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Surgery

Whenever you need inpatient or outpatient surgery, you can be assured that you will receive the highest quality care.

a male and female surgeon looking down at patient

With more than 16,000 square feet of space, the Surgery Center has a spacious waiting/registration area; a private family consult room; four surgery suites and private pre- and post-operative patient rooms.

  • Multiple operating rooms support a full range of surgical procedures including general surgery, orthopedic, endoscopy, and urology procedures.
  • The Ambulatory Surgery Unit within the Surgery Center has twelve private rooms for patients undergoing outpatient procedures.
  • For patient privacy and convenience, surgery patients are discharged through a separate exit near the visitor parking lot.
  • To learn more, call 217-324-8547. 

Family Communication System

Family members can track their loved one's progress through every stage of care via a real-time display monitor in the lounge. Text message updates are also available during surgery for added peace of mind.

Woman receiving an eye exam

Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and safest operations in the United States as well as being highly effective. Many people report that they didn’t realize how bad their eyesight had gotten until they were able to see so clearly after surgery.

Cataract surgeries are performed locally at HSHS St. Francis Hospital. Call 217-324-8547 for an appointment to determine if you are a candidate for cataract surgery.

Cataract Symptoms

Cataracts can cause very mild symptoms at first but as they grow, they can cause changes in your vision. Some things you could experience are:

  • Cloudy or blurry vision.
  • Colors looking faded.
  • You can’t see well at night.
  • Lamps, sunlight or headlights seem too bright.
  • You see a halo around lights.
  • Double vision (which can go away as the cataract gets larger).
  • You often have to change the prescription for your glasses or contact lenses.

If you have any of the symptoms, talk with your eye doctor as they could also be signs of other eye problems.