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Villa Park residents considering LASIK eye surgery in Chicago have a clear winner downtown. Kraff Eye Institute at 25 E Washington St Ste 606 has been fixing vision problems for over thirty years. Dr. Colman Kraff brought laser eye surgery to Chicago first, back when most people had never heard of it. Since 1991, he's done over 70,000 procedures.
Why drive from Villa Park to downtown? Simple. Dr. Kraff doesn't just do LASIK—he helped create the techniques everyone else copied. His practice works with the FDA testing new laser technology before it hits the market. That means you get tomorrow's technology today, not last year's leftovers.
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 takes center stage here. Dr. Kraff uses VISX laser technology that he brought to Chicago decades ago. The system fixes nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Most people walk out seeing 20/20 or better.
Can't do LASIK? PRK works just as well for people with thin corneas or jobs that rule out LASIK. Same great results, different method. The practice runs every test imaginable before surgery, during the procedure, and afterwards too.
Don't expect to buy glasses here. Kraff Eye Institute does surgery, period. That focus means everyone on staff knows laser correction inside and out.
Dr. Kraff didn't just show up yesterday. He performed the first VISX Excimer Laser procedure in the Chicago area. Thirty-five years of eye surgery experience adds up to something special. He does hundreds of advanced procedures every year while other doctors do dozens.
The FDA picks only ten eye centers nationwide for clinical trials of new technology. Kraff Eye Institute made the cut. That puts Villa Park patients at the front of the line for breakthrough treatments that won't reach other practices for years.
Happy patients keep coming back and sending their friends. The secret? Dr. Kraff treats your eyes like they're his own family's. Membership in top medical organizations like the American Board of Ophthalmology proves he stays sharp.
Kraff Eye Institute sits on the sixth floor at 25 E Washington Street, right in the Loop's thick of things. State Street shopping runs one block over. The famous Chicago Theatre marquee practically points to the building.
Parking gets tricky during business hours because every office worker in Chicago seems to drive downtown. Garages on Wabash Avenue and State Street charge reasonable rates for medical visits. The building itself looks professional without being intimidating.
Restaurants, shops, and banks fill the street level around the institute. Washington and State streets cross right there, so finding the place becomes easy once you know downtown's numbered grid system.
LASIK patients need rest after surgery, especially before the next-day checkup. The Palmer House Hilton sits two blocks south on State Street with room service and old-school Chicago charm. The Hyatt Centric on Magnificent Mile puts you walking distance from the office.
Hungry before surgery? Wildberry Pancakes on Washington Street does breakfast right. The Purple Pig offers dinner worth staying downtown for. Want real Chicago pizza? Pequod's delivers the deep-dish experience, though you'll need a quick cab ride.
Call 312-757-7335 right now to book your consultation at Kraff Eye Institute. The office at 25 E Washington St Ste 606 runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday appointments happen by special request.
Dr. Kraff and his team will check if LASIK or PRK works for your eyes, answer every question you throw at them, and design a treatment plan that fits your life.
LASIK at Kraff Eye Institute barely registers as uncomfortable. Dr. Kraff uses numbing drops that work so well most patients feel only light pressure during the 10-15 minute procedure. The VISX laser makes precise cuts while computers guide every movement.
Afterwards, your eyes might feel like they have sand in them for a day or two. That's normal and goes away fast. Villa Park patients often say the whole thing felt easier than getting their teeth cleaned. Dr. Kraff's done this 70,000 times, so he knows how to keep things comfortable.
Even at Kraff Eye Institute, LASIK isn't perfect for everyone. Dry eyes happen sometimes but clear up with eye drops over a few months. (1) Night driving might show halos around lights at first, though this usually fades as healing progresses.
Most people don't hit exactly 20/20 vision, but almost everyone ditches their glasses and contacts for good. LASIK costs real money upfront, and insurance coverage varies. Kraff Eye Institute doesn't take EyeMed or Blue View Vision insurance. Dr. Kraff tests your eyes thoroughly and explains what to expect based on your specific situation.
PRK usually runs cheaper than LASIK at Kraff Eye Institute while delivering the same vision results for Chicago patients. Contact lenses seem cheap month to month, but add up the costs over ten years including solutions, cases, and replacements—LASIK often wins.
Bargain shopping for eye surgery makes no sense. Dr. Kraff's thirty years of experience and FDA trial participation cost more for good reasons. Villa Park residents discover that financing makes quality LASIK affordable, and eliminating glasses and contacts pays for itself within a few years.
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