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Residents near Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield make the drive to downtown Chicago regularly. Getting LASIK eye surgery near Brookfield Zoo Brookfield means taking that same I-290 route east for about 30 minutes. Dr. Colman Kraff runs Kraff Eye Institute at 25 E Washington St. He brings technology to downtown that you won't find at local eye centers.
Dr. Kraff was the first doctor in Chicagoland to do the VISX Excimer Laser procedure. He's been doing this work since 1991. That's over 70,000 procedures and 35 years of experience. People come from Brookfield because they want someone who's done this tens of thousands of times. You can start with a free consultation to see if LASIK fits your needs.
To schedule a consultation, please call (312) 444-1111. To inquire about other services, please fill out our Vision Correction Consultation form.
Schedule ConsultationWhy drive from Brookfield to downtown for LASIK? The equipment makes the difference. Kraff Eye Institute is one of just 10 centers in the whole country testing new FDA laser technology. When you come here, you get tools that suburban offices won't have for years.
What makes our technology different:
Our office sits at 25 E Washington St in Suite 606. Take the elevator up and you'll find modern equipment in a professional space. Studies back up what we see every day. A 12-year research project published by the National Institutes of Health tracked LASIK patients over time. The results show LASIK gives stable vision correction that lasts, and patients stay happy with their choice years later. (1)
Here's what happens when you choose Kraff Eye Institute:
Step 1: Free Consultation You drive downtown to meet Dr. Kraff. He checks your eyes and talks through whether LASIK works for you. No charge for this visit.
Step 2: Procedure Day The whole appointment takes 2 hours. The laser part? Just 15 minutes per eye. Most people feel very little during treatment. You'll see better within 24 hours. You can't drive yourself home, so bring someone along.
Step 3: Follow-Up Visits All your checkups happen at the same 25 E Washington location:
Everything stays in one place. You get to know the team. They get to know you.
Custom Wavefront-Guided LASIK fixes different vision problems. Can't see far away? Nearsighted and squinting at signs? We treat that. Struggle reading up close? Farsighted? We handle it. Blurry vision from astigmatism? Dr. Kraff has done this 70,000+ times.
How the procedure works:
The laser reshapes your cornea. Light hits your retina the right way after treatment. Your vision clears up. Wavefront technology maps problems that regular glasses miss. It finds tiny imperfections and fixes them. Many patients see better than they ever did with contacts or glasses.
Vision Problem
Nearsightedness
Farsightedness
Astigmatism
Presbyopia
Treatment Type
Laser reshaping
Custom correction
Specialized protocol
Monovision technique
Expected Result
20/20 or better in most cases
Clear near and distance vision
Sharp focus at all distances
Reduced reading glass need
Dr. Kraff does hundreds of these procedures every year. Other eye doctors across the country know his name. Most patients hit 20/20 vision or better. His experience plus our equipment gives you results that beat expectations.
From 31st Street and 1st Avenue area:
Where we're located: Between State Street and Wabash Avenue, right near Macy's.
Parking your car:
Taking the train instead:
Remember: You need a driver on procedure day. Public transit works fine for your consultation visit.
What to expect after LASIK:
First 24-48 Hours: Your vision gets clearer fast. Most people see improvement the next day.
Back to Work: Desk jobs? You can go back the next day. Just take breaks and use eye drops often.
Activities to Skip:
Full Healing: Takes 3-6 months for everything to settle. But you're living your normal life way before that.
Chicago Winter Bonus: No more fogged-up glasses when you walk into warm buildings. No more searching for your glasses in the morning. Just clear vision.
Timeline
Next Day
1 Week
1 Month
3 Months
What Happens
Dr. Kraff checks your healing
Make sure recovery is on track
Vision should be stable by now
Final checkup, confirm results
Dr. Kraff's background:
He brought VISX Excimer technology to Chicagoland first. Before anyone else had it here, he was doing these procedures. He holds board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology. He belongs to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and other professional groups.
Why 35 years matters:
When you've done something 70,000 times, you've seen everything. You know how to handle complications before they happen. You understand what works for each person's unique eyes.
What patients say:
People keep coming back to Kraff Eye Institute. They send their family and friends. Our care level beats what you'll find at discount centers or suburban offices. We treat you like a person, not a number on a chart.
The honest truth:
Many Brookfield folks look at closer options first. Makes sense - who wants to drive downtown? But after they learn about our equipment and meet Dr. Kraff, they choose the trip. Your eyes only get one chance at LASIK. You want it done right the first time.
When you're researching LASIK eye surgery in Chicago, the technology gap becomes obvious. Kraff Eye Institute offers what you can't get locally. That's why the drive matters.
Kraff Eye Institute is located at 25 E Washington St, Suite 606, Chicago, IL 60602, just 30 minutes east of Brookfield via I-290. Call us at (312) 444-1111 to schedule your free consultation and discover why Brookfield area residents choose our downtown location for LASIK eye surgery.
Ready to explore LASIK eye surgery near Brookfield Zoo Brookfield? Schedule your free consultation today. Check our Chicago area locations and plan your visit from Brookfield.
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