I began using the SWH Eye Center in the late 1970s and after Dr, Swagel passed away (while I was out of the state) and upon my return from a 15 yr absence began seeing Dr. Hiatt for the past 10 years. During that time my cataracts "ripened" and he removed them a year and a half ago. Many local MDs use Dr. Hiatt, a good sign I might say. He is very knowledgeable and does literally 100's of cataract surgeries every couple of weeks!!! The facility is 21st century, clean and comfortable, with a friendly and efficient staff. The actual surgery, completely painless and done while awake take 5 minutes! One eye at a time, a week or so apart. I'm happy to say my vision is close to perfect at a distance but I do need those inexpensive pharmacy eyeglasses for reading. This was all carefully explained to me prior to the surgery. Hiatt is the only eye surgeon who will get a scalpel near my eyes :)