New Cataract Surgeon-Dr. Robert Funk
Dr. Robert Funk is the new surgeon performing cataract surgeries at Veterans Memorial Hospital, providing a very convenient, local service. Dr. Funk consults with patients at the Gundersen Eye Clinic in Waukon about the cataract procedure being performed at Veterans Memorial Hospital’s surgery department.
“I’m pleased to provide comprehensive ophthalmology services in Waukon, including performing cataract surgery at Veterans Memorial Hospital,” says Robet Funk, MD, Gundersen Health System Ophthalmologist. “We strive to provide specialty care close to home. I’m seeing patients once a month at the Gundersen Waukon Eye Clinic.”
Cataracts cause cloudy, foggy, or even fuzzy vision. Glares from lamps or the sun may make night driving more difficult and can cause double vision.
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure, which means patients get to go home the same day as their surgery. The surgery itself only takes about 30 minutes, but patients should plan to be at the hospital for about three hours for the entire process.
To make an appointment to see Dr. Funk for an exam, please call the Gundersen Waukon Eye Clinic at 563-568-3000. For more information about cataract surgery locally, please call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
