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Searching for LASIK eye surgery Belmont Central families trust? Finding the right surgeon for your eyes is a big deal. You've got healthcare options nearby in the neighborhood. But sometimes getting the absolute best care means making the trip downtown to see a true specialist.
Kraff Eye Institute sits in downtown Chicago's medical district. For over three decades, Belmont Central residents have trusted us with their vision correction. Dr. Colman Kraff actually pioneered laser vision correction right here in Chicagoland. He performed the very first VISX Excimer Laser procedure in the area.
Getting to our downtown location from Belmont Central is easy. You can take the Blue Line from Belmont-Central station or hop on the Kennedy Expressway. Belmont Central residents tell us they love how central we are in the Loop. And there's real peace of mind knowing you're choosing a practice that's performed over 70,000 laser procedures since 1991.
To schedule a consultation, please call (312) 444-1111. To inquire about other services, please fill out our Vision Correction Consultation form.
To schedule a consultation, please call (312) 444-1111. To inquire about other services, please fill out our Vision Correction Consultation form.
Schedule ConsultationYour path to clearer vision starts with understanding what's available at our Washington Street facility. LASIK eye surgery remains our most popular procedure. We use state-of-the-art VISX laser technology to reshape your cornea with remarkable precision. Beyond traditional LASIK, we offer PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) for patients whose corneal thickness or lifestyle makes them better candidates.
Custom wavefront LASIK gives you an even more personalized approach. It maps your eye's unique imperfections to deliver superior visual outcomes. For those dealing with presbyopia, our monovision LASIK technique can reduce your dependence on reading glasses. Each treatment plan gets carefully tailored to your specific visual needs and lifestyle. This means you get the best results whether you're shopping at Brickyard Mall or enjoying time with family at Riis Park.
The decision to travel from Belmont Central to downtown Chicago for LASIK eye surgery Belmont Central neighbors choose reflects a commitment to quality outcomes. Local clinics simply can't match what we provide. As one of only ten centers nationwide selected for FDA clinical trials of new laser vision technology, Kraff Eye Institute gives you access to cutting-edge treatments before they're widely available.
Dr. Kraff's national recognition for performing hundreds of advanced laser corrections annually means you're trusting your vision to proven expertise. The combination of experience and innovation creates an environment where precision meets compassion. Our team gets that Belmont Central residents value both convenience and quality. That's why we've structured our practice to minimize your visits while maximizing your results.
The trip from Belmont Central becomes minor when you consider the lifetime of clear vision ahead. Many patients combine their procedure with downtown errands or lunch in the Loop. It makes the trip feel less like a medical appointment and more like a productive day out.
Our office is at 25 E Washington Street on the sixth floor. If you're coming from Belmont Central, you probably know downtown pretty well. We're right in the medical district where a lot of the top doctors practice.
The Chicago Theatre is your big landmark. That huge marquee on State Street is impossible to miss. Once you spot that, you're basically here. Millennium Park is just a few blocks east if you arrive early and want to walk around. A lot of our Belmont Central patients do exactly that.
Block 37 is right at State and Washington if you need to grab lunch or do some shopping. The Chicago Cultural Center is nearby too—the one with the fancy Tiffany dome inside. At street level, there are coffee shops where you can grab a quick cup before coming up, or nicer restaurants if you want to make a day of it.
If you're staying overnight (some people do after the procedure), the Palmer House Hilton and Hyatt Centric Loop are both walking distance. Your family can easily get around downtown while you rest up.
The drive from Belmont Central is pretty straightforward. Most of our patients take the Kennedy. Here's what works best:
Distance and timing: About 10-12 miles total. Budget 20-25 minutes if traffic is moving.
Rush hour tip: Morning rush (7-9 AM) adds another 20 minutes easy. The Kennedy gets packed coming into the city. Friday afternoons after 3 PM are also rough. Try to schedule around those times if you can.
Parking advice: There are several parking garages nearby. The Millennium Park Garage is close and usually has space. Street parking in the Loop is basically impossible, so we definitely recommend a garage.
Your journey to visual freedom begins with a single phone call to (312) 444-1111. Our experienced team at Kraff Eye Institute welcomes consultations Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday appointments are available by special arrangement.
Located at 25 E Washington Street, Suite 606, Chicago, IL 60602, our office gives you a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment. Your vision goals become reality here. Don't let another day pass wondering what life could be like without glasses or contacts.
Belmont Central residents consistently tell us that the trip to downtown Chicago proved to be one of their best investments. Call today to discover why patients travel from throughout Chicagoland to experience the Kraff Eye Institute difference.
No, LASIK doesn't hurt during the actual procedure. We use numbing eye drops that make your eyes completely numb. You won't feel any pain. What you might feel is some pressure when we're working on your eye, kind of like someone gently pressing on your eyelid. But it's not painful at all.
The whole thing takes about 15 minutes for both eyes. Most Belmont Central patients tell us it's way easier than they expected. After the numbing drops wear off (a few hours later), your eyes might feel scratchy or like you've been swimming in a chlorinated pool. That goes away pretty quickly. We give you drops to keep you comfortable. By the next day, most people feel totally normal.
LASIK results are permanent. The reshaping we do to your cornea doesn't change over time. Most Belmont Central patients enjoy clear vision for decades after their procedure. However, your eyes can still change as you age—that's just normal aging, not the LASIK wearing off.
Around age 40-45, everyone develops presbyopia (difficulty reading up close). LASIK doesn't prevent that because it's a natural aging change in your lens, not your cornea. Some people might need reading glasses later in life even after LASIK. Also, if you develop cataracts when you're older, that affects your vision regardless of whether you had LASIK. But the actual LASIK correction itself is permanent and stable.(1)
Yes, if for some reason LASIK doesn't give you the vision you want, you can still wear contacts afterward. But honestly, that's pretty rare. Most patients get the vision they want from LASIK. We actually have you stop wearing contacts for a couple weeks before your consultation so we can measure your eyes accurately.
If you're not a good candidate for LASIK, we'll tell you upfront during the consultation—we won't do the procedure if it's not right for you. We might recommend PRK or another procedure instead. The consultation is free, and there's no pressure. We'd rather be honest with you than do a procedure that won't give you great results. That's how we've been doing business in Chicago for 30 years.
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