Krates Eye Centers - Palos Heights

May 2023

This review is so long overdue mainly because I had to make sure I used every correct adverb, and adjective to describe my exprience at Krates Eye Center. To begin with I had a very rushed initial cataract removal from another eye surgeon. I want to name him, but I feel that is vindictive and I want to remain neutral. After that surgery, because I was severly myoptic(which I was not really aware of) I suffered from "unabalanced vision" which was absolutely horrible. I did have another cataract in the other eye, but this surgeon NEVER MENTION that this could be a problem until after I had the iniital cataract eye done. I had complications with the cataract removal, and...read full review

Apr 2023

Dr. Stephen Krates is phenomenal at what he does. He has changed my life. I am beyond grateful for Dr. Krates and his team. By being one of his youngest patient, age 34, I was not sure of what to expect with cateract surgery. Dr. Krates reassured me that all would be well and that I would be very pleased with the results. I can now SEE better than I have ever seen in my life. I highly recommend Dr. Krates and his team. They were very attentive before, during and even after surgery. You will not be disappointed. Thank you for you sharing your gift with me, Dr. Krates. I am forever grateful and will never forget this life-changing experience.

Dec 2022

I recently had cataract surgery by Dr Nick on both eyes, two weeks apart. I opted for the Vivity multifocal lens implant. It's been about 2 months now and I can say without hesitation that the results have been phenomenal!!Colors are more vivid, there are no "halos" or any glare issues at all. I don't need reading glasses anymore either, and my distance vision is actually a bit better than 20/20. I can see my golf ball on the green from 200 yards out. Yes, the Vivity lens adds to the cost that Medicare won't pay for the upgrade, but I'm glad to have made that choice. If you need cataract surgery, I highly recommend the Vivity lens and have Dr Nick do it- I could not...read full review