
Need laser surgery to improve your sight? Don’t limit yourself to a Des Plaines eye care center. For over 30 years, the Kraff Eye Institute has provided patients with excellent care, top-rated technology, and superior results.
Residents of Des Plaines often visit our Chicago office for LASIK surgery and advanced vision correction from neighborhoods near Lake Opeka, the Des Plaines River Trail, and Downtown Des Plaines, as well as nearby communities in the northwest suburbs.
Kraff Eye Institute in downtown Chicago is located at 25 E Washington St #606 in Chicago, and patients regularly travel from Des Plaines for the expertise of our surgeons, advanced LASIK technology, and decades of experience helping people achieve clearer vision.
Because our Chicago office is accessible from I-90 and I-294, many patients find the trip into the city convenient for a procedure as important as LASIK vision correction.
To schedule a consultation, please call (312) 444-1111. To inquire about other services, please fill out our Vision Correction Consultation form.
Schedule ConsultationLASIK eye surgery is a safe and effective treatment option to help patients lessen their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Here at the Kraff Eye Institute, we utilize state-of-the-art technology to give patients exceptional best visual outcomes.
Using the iDesign 2.0 technology, we are able to customize each LASIK eye surgery procedure based on a patient's specific visual needs. One of the main benefits of LASIK is how quickly patients can return to most of their normal day-to-day activities.
If considering LASIK eye surgery, eye doctor, or an optometrist in Des Plaines, look no further. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Kraff's skill set and expertise are unmatched.
Much like LASIK, PRK is a LASER procedure that enables patients to see more clearly without glasses or contact lenses. This procedure uses the same iDesign 2.0 technology to help customize each treatment, resulting in the same visual outcome as a LASIK procedure.
When here for an initial consultation and eye exam, Dr. Kraff will counsel the patient, explaining which of the two surgeries he feels is safest based on their specific measurements and visual needs. If you are looking for PRK or an eye doctor in Des Plaines, remember that the Kraff Eye Institute is a quick commute away!
If you are looking for PRK or LASIK near Des Plaines, remember that the Kraff Eye Institute eye care center is a full-service ophthalmology clinic handling all aspects of the eye. These include:
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Colman Kraff has been at the forefront of LASER eye surgery since its inception. Having participated in the 1991 FDA clinical studies, which helped get LASIK and PRK approved in this country, Dr. Kraff is committed to bringing safe and effective eye care treatment options to his patients.
We deliver patients precise Custom LASIK and Custom PRK results using the iDesign 2.0 technology. This software helps Dr. Kraff customize treatments based on each patient's specific visual needs, and unique prescription requirements.
If you are looking for an Ophthalmologist near Des Plaines, emember that Dr. Kraff is located only a quick trip away.
Dr. Kraff works closely with industry manufacturers as a principal investigator and consultant. As a result, he actively participates in the most recent FDA trials to ensure the best and most precise technology is available to patients.
Dr. Kraff was born and raised in Chicago. He enjoys running, photography, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Dr. Cheryl Kraff-Cooper is a specialist in comprehensive ophthalmology.

Dr. Elizabeth Wickware is an optometrist focusing on fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with irregular corneas.

Dr. Christopher Pereira specializes in comprehensive medical optometry, with a focus on vision rehabilitation and geriatric ocular disease.
It's manageable drive to get to the Kraff Eye Institute from Des Plaines, IL.
If you live in Des Plaines or the surrounding northwest suburbs, our Chicago team would be happy to help you explore whether LASIK is right for you.
Ready to meet with a professional and get your vision where you'd like it to be? Reach out to our team and schedule a consultation at our office near Des Plaines to learn more about your laser vision correction options.
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The average cost of a CustomVue LASIK procedure using the iDesign 2.0 technology ranges between $2200 to $3200 per eye.
The average cost of PRK in Des Plaines, IL, can range from $1900 to $2800 per eye, depending most appropriate procedure for you. Dr. Kraff will recommend the procedure that will give you the best possible outcome.