Our Doctors

Specializing in Refractive Eye Surgeries for over 25 years

Committed to advancing new technologies in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Colman Kraff helped to pioneer laser vision correction. In February of 1991, as part of a five-site, U.S., FDA clinical trial team, Dr. Kraff successfully performed the first excimer laser procedures in the Chicagoland area using the VISX Excimer Laser.

Since that time, Dr. Kraff and the Kraff Eye Institute have devoted their practice to specializing in laser vision correction. The Kraff Eye Institute has been and continues to be the lead U.S. investigative site for all VISX LASIK FDA clinical trials, performing the very first hyperopic LASIK and Wavefront-guided custom treatments in this country.

Dr. Kraff actively lectures and teaches doctors throughout the world and is one of three primary physician excimer laser trainers in the United States.

Dr. Kraff also has a teaching appointment at Northwestern University Medical School and is an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His personal time is spent with his family and enjoying distance running and skiing.

Serving the Chicagoland community with comprehensive ophthalmology

Dr. William Lissner, serving the growing Chicagoland community since 1976 with comprehensive ophthalmology, is on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and on the faculty of Northwestern University Medical School.

Graduating from Northwestern University Medical School where he received the Upjohn Achievement Award, Dr. Lissner completed his internship and residency at Northwestern University Medical Center. His Fellowship in diseases of the cornea was done at Moorsfield Eye Hospital in London, and he served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Kenner Army Hospital in Virginia.

Dr. Lissner is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Illinois Association of Ophthalmology, Chicago Ophthalmologic Society, American Medical Society, Illinois Medical Society, and Chicago Medical Society.

Specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology

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

She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois and her Medical Degree from Chicago Medical School where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Society and received the Top Student in Basic Sciences Award. Following her internship at Evanston Hospital, she served her residency at the University of Illinois.

A Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Kraff-Cooper's professional affiliations include the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Women's Association, and Chicago Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Kraff-Cooper is also a member of the Associate Board of the Chicago Lighthouse, an organization that serves blind and visually impaired people of all ages and walks of life.

Specializing in surgery and diseases of the retina

Dr. Caryn Orlin-Kraff is one of a small, select group of female retinal surgeons in the US, specializing in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, eye tumors, and eye trauma.

She received her undergraduate degree, Cum Laude, from the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in the top ten percent of her class from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Orlin-Kraff interned at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center and completed her residency and a Fellowship in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous at Northwestern University Medical Center.

Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Orlin-Kraff is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Associate of Research in Vision in Ophthalmology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Society, American Medical Association, Chicago Medical Society, Chicago Ophthalmological Society, and the Vitreous Society.

Specializing in contact lenses for abnormal and diseased corneas

Dr. Elizabeth Wickware is an optometrist focusing on fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with irregular corneas. She is experienced with fitting scleral lenses, hybrid lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses including torics and multifocals, and reverse geometry lenses. She fits contact lens patients who have keratoconus, post-corneal transplant irregularities, post-surgical ectasia, corneal degenerations and scars, large amounts of astigmatism, and severe dry eye conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome.

She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and graduated from SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. She graduated with both her doctorate degree and a master's degree in vision science, focusing on computer vision syndrome. She also completed a fellowship with the Scleral Lens Education Society. She is an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.

Having grown up in the Chicago area, Dr. Wickware enjoys raising her two young boys here now, and loves to take them on local adventures.

Specializing in medical and emergency eye examinations

Dr. Steven Huynh is an optometrist focusing on medical and emergency eye examinations, including glaucoma evaluation and diabetic eye examinations. In addition, he is experienced with fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with irregular corneal conditions such as keratoconus and post corneal grafts. Specialty lenses include custom soft lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, and scleral lenses.

Dr. Huynh was raised in Orange County, California, where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Afterward, he went to do a research internship at the University of California, Berkeley in visual processing prior to coming to the University of Houston, College of Optometry to pursue his Doctor of Optometry degree. Because of his passion for ocular disease, after completing the doctorate program, he accepted the Primary Care and Ocular Disease residency position at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, where he gained additional experience working with various optometrists and ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma, retina, uveitis, cataract evaluations, and neuro-ophthalmic conditions.

Dr. Huynh is an active member of the American Academy of Optometry and the Illinois Optometric Association. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor recreational activities, traveling, and be active in various non-profit community organizations.

Southern Illinois

Dr. Jodi Albert & Associates

• 308 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820 - 217-356-5787

Main Street Optical

• 135 W. River Street, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 – 815-939-2222

Illinois Valley Eye Care

• 215 Richard A Mautino Drive, Spring Valley, IL 61362 – 815-664-5331

Indiana

Dr. Jorge Benavente - Benavente Eye Care

• 9175 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321 – 219-836-7800

Dr. John Czaja - Eye Designs

• 8100 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 – 219-769-2020

Dr. Jill Davids & Dr. Paul Veld – Illiana Eye Care

• 13115 Wicker Ave., Cedar Lake, IN 46303 – 219-374-7800
• 1001 Main Street, Suite 1 West, Dyer, IN 46311 – 219-322-7800
• Also seeing patients at Veld Vision, 1080 East Exchange St., Crete, IL 708-672-1910

Dr. James Ferguson - Family Eyecare Center

• 8417 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN 46322 – 219-838-2020

Dr. Heather Jozwiak

• 2010 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383 – 219-462-5501

Dr. Alexander Kouklakis & Dr. Lisa Saks – Vision Quest Eye Clinics

• 2294 W. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN 46410 – 219-756-1700
• 1303 165th Street, Hammond, IN 46320 - 219-931-8733
• 521 Broadway, Gary, IN 46402 – 219-882-9397
• 4902 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN 46312 – 219-398-2066

Dr. Douglas Zale – Zale Eye Center

• 711 S. Calumet Rd., Chesterton, IN 46304 - 219-926-1001

Dr. Louis Bejec – Bejec Eye Clinic

• 401 Wall Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 – 219-464-2020

Michigan

Drs. Steven & Brenda Smoke – Dr. Bradley Mundy – Dr. Adam Urbanski – Smoke Vision Care

• 18301 W US Highway 12, New Buffalo, MI 49117 – 269-469-6331
• 400 E Front Street, Ste A, Buchanan, MI 49107 - 269-695-3434
• 105 Pennsylvania Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047 – 269-782-7141

Wisconsin

Dr. Peter Kalinka – Salem Vision Center

• 3725 Roosevelt Rd., Kenosha, WI 53142 – 262-654-7991

Chicago

Dr. James Doherty – Dr. Don Helms – Dr. Evan Hapner - AccuVision - www.accuvision.com

• 321 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601 – 312-641-2020

Dr. Michael Sculley - Dr. Casey Crumbliss - Dr. Jennifer Cameron - Dr. Grant Goble - Dr. Almas Haq – Dr. Genna Higbee - Custom Eyes - www.customeyes2020.com

• 3539 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 – 773-871-2020
• 2110 W. Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL – 773-975-2015
• 607 North State St., Chicago, IL 60654 - 312-846-1166

Dr. Jordan Jones & Dr. Elizabeth Wozny – Wear Eyewear - www.weareyewear.com

• 750 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60654 – 312-255-1212
• 14215 S. Lagrange Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462 - 708-349-9327

Dr. Stacy Beute & Dr. Caitlyn McHugh – Wink Optical – www.winkchicago.com

• 2736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60641 - 773-348-9465

Dr. Joanna Slusky – Halsted Eye Boutique – www.drjoannaslusky.com

• 2852 North Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60657 – 773-549-1111

Dr. Norman Blasé & Dr. Spencer Vidulich & Associates – Pearle Vision - www.chicago-eyedoctors.com

• Riverpoint Center 1730 N. Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614 - 773-327-3000
• Old Town Square – 400 West Division St., Chicago, IL 60610 – 312-274-1212
• Six Corners – 4017 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60641 – 773-545-2660

Dr. Michael Ciszek & Dr. Joseph Warner & Dr. Jamie Johnson – Visionary Eye Care Professionals

• Andersonville – 5222 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640 – 773-275-2538
• Loop – 181 West Madison St., Suite 125, Chicago, IL 60602 - 312-201-8989

Dr. Dennis Delee & Dr. Lance Olson & Dr. Michael Meifert - Dean Optical - www.deanoptical.net

• 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 120, Chicago, IL 60604 – 312-332-4461

Dr. Sylwia Szewczyk – Ideal Family Eye Care – www.ifeyecare.com

• 5526”B” N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60630 - 773-774-2200

Dr. Stephanie Lyons & Dr. Kelsey Frederick – Lyons Family Eye - www.lyonsfamilyeyecare.com

• 3250 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 – 773-935-2020

Dr. Helen Tzanaetakos & Dr. Neil Boldus & Dr. Malgorzata Kiwacz - Vision Boutique – www.vision-boutique.com

• 948 West Madison St., Chicago, IL - 312-829-6800
• 3053 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL - 773-360-8900
• 1224 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL – 312-643-2499
• Also seeing patients at West Loop Eye Care – 940 W. Adams St., Suite 302, Chicago, IL 60607- 312-432-0080

Dr. Frederic Banser & Dr. Merry Gindorf – Lincoln Park Eyes – www.lincolnparkeyes.com

• 2842 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657 - 773-975-4300

Dr. Travis Park – D/Vision Optical – www.dvoptical.com

• 1756 West Division St., Chicago, IL 60622 - 773-489-4848

Dr. Matthew Gifford & Dr. Andrew Kohn & Dr. Anita Patel – Red Eye Eyewear - www.redeyeoptical.com

• 2158 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 – 773-782-1660

Dr. Stevie Young – Sight Optical Co. - www.sightopticalco.com

• 1800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 – 773-904-8395

Dr. Magdalena Adas & Dr. Crystal Strickler – Target Optical

• 2656 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60647 - 773-862-0743

Dr. Ronni Lee – Stone Eye Center – www.midnortheyecenter.com

• 4640 North Marine Drive, Suite A 5200, Chicago, IL 60640 – 773-561-4545

Spex/MyEyeDr – www.spexoptical.com

• 50 East Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 – 312-649-9110
• 29 East Madison St. Suite 808, Chicago, IL 60602 – 312-782-4208
• 2146 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 – 773-975-7867
• 463 Central Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035 – 847-266-6400
• 104 S. Washington St. Hinsdale, IL 60521 – 630-323-1100
• 3760 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60613 – 773-975-2020
• 2154 W. Roscoe St., Chicago, IL 60618 – 773-525-2022
• 1130 West Madison St. Chicago, IL 60607 – 312-226-7200
• 1407 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 – 773-276-2020

Dr. Ami Patel – Pearle Vision Hyde Park

• 1200 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615 – 773-493-8372

Dr. Seth Sarai & Dr. Mona Sood & Dr. Kassie Koutnik & Dr. Kristin Mathson - Village Eyecare - www.villageeyecare.net

• 1116 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607 - 312-829-6173
• 1243 South Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 – 312-663-4250
• 1621 East 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615 – 773-363-0202
• 2121 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60615 – 773-697-7370

Dr. Randy Ricketts – Eye Mechanix – www.eyemechanix.com

• 1953 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 – 773-857-1260

Dr. Chet Steinmetz – Visual Effects Optical – www.visualeffectsoptical.com

• 1013 West Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 – 773-281-0200

Dr. Liz Saxton-Williams & Dr. Barry Siegel - Northcenter Eye Care – www.northcentereyecare.com

• 1926 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60613 – 773-525-0952

Dr. Tanvi Mago – Eye Society – www.eyesoc.com

• 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 120, Chicago, IL 60611 – 312-640-2405

Dr. Angelica Perez & Dr. Patricia Perez & Dr. Emily Davis – Perez Eye Care - www.perezeyecare.com

• 25 East Washington St. Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60602- 312-332-0921
• 2252 West Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60608 – 773-847-1581

Dr. Kaori Asano – Eyes on Fulton – www.eyesonfulton.com

• 1011 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 – 312-226-2020

Dr. Simona Toader – Marketplace Vision – www.marketplacevision.com

• 1306 South Halsted Street, Chiago, IL 60607 – 312-455-1306

Dr. Andrew Paik & Dr. Raechelle Espiritu Paik– The Art of Vision - www.aoveyecare.com

• 1101 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 (inside Target Optical) – 312-243-6628
• 1200 N. Larabee St., Chicago, IL 60610 (inside Target Optical) - 312-649-9220

Dr. Angelina Popovic - Vision Works

• 1101 South Canal Street, Suite 108, Chicago, IL 60607 - 312-588-0159

Dr. Robert Steinmetz & Dr. Kasia Aleszczyk – Solo Eye Care – www.soloeyecare.com

• 1444 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 – 312-588-5999

Dr. Thomas Benthein – EyeLines – www.eyelines.com

• 112 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603 – 312-236-6460

Northwest Suburbs

Dr. Michael Robinson & Dr. Matthew Bluemlein - Coventry Eye Care Associates - www.coventryeyecareassociates.com

• 500 West Coventry Lane #200, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 – 815-459-5433

Dr. Kent Aide – Illinois Eye Care Center - www.imageoptics.net

• 2441 West Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194 - 847-301-2727

Dr. Thomas Kemparas – Kemparas Eyecare

• 1289 W. Spring Street, South Elgin, IL 60177 – 847-742-8742

Dr. Mindy Nguyen – Huntley Eye Care – www.huntley-eyecare.com

• 11809 Main Street, Huntley, IL 60142 – 847-515-2030

Dr. Leonard Randazzo – For Eyes-Norridge

• 4135 N. Harlem Ave., Norridge, IL 60716 – 708-457-1113

Dr. Janet Tseng – Clear Vision Eyecare – www.eyeseeclear.com

• 1533 Market St., Des Plaines, IL 60016 - 847-391-6988

Western Suburbs

Dr. Charles Philippou – Clarendon Eye Associates

• 403 E. Ogdon Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 – 630-887-7797
• Pearle Vision 7222 W. Cermak Rd., North Riverside, IL 60546 – 708-447-1494

Dr. Alan Hein - Oswego Vision - www.oswegovision.com

• 83 Templeton Drive, Oswego, IL 60543 – 630-554-8002

Dr. Bradley Kampschroeder – Naper Grove Vision Care – www.napergrove.com

• 29 S. Webster Street, Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60540 – 630-357-3511
• 5018 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515 – 630-969-3268

Dr. Joseph Franceschini – Oakbrook Optical Eyecare – www.oakbrookoptical.com

• 1600 W. 16th Street, Suite 10, Oak Brook, IL 60523 – 630-571-0399

Dr. Lisa Wohl – Wohl Eye Center – www.wohleyecenter.com

• 303 East Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108 – 630-351-2030

Dr. Lenard Schwartz

• 1250 West Lake St., Addison, IL 60101 – 630-543-0607

South Suburbs

Dr. Julie Beard - B&B Shelle Optical - www.shelleoptical.com

• 170 West Sauk Trail, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411 - 708-754-7111
• 22200 Wolf Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423 - 815-534-5102

Dr. Lonnie Williams – South Holland Vision Center – www.southhollandvisioncenter.com

• 353 East 162nd Street, South Holland, IL 60473 – 708-331-3553
• Also sees patients at American Vision Center 9617 S. Western Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60643 - 708-425-4350

Dr. Effie Lilas - For Eyes-Orland Park

• 14706 S. Lagrange Rd., Orland Park, IL 60462 – 708-403-7895

Dr. Gloria Docherty - Orland Eye – www.orlandeye.com

• 15410 Harlem Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462 –708-633-0011

Dr. Elizabeth Hanno & Dr. Louis Lipschultz - Southland Eye – www.southlandeye.com

• 19950 S. Governors Highway, Olympia Fields, IL 60461 – 708-481-4600

Dr. Irving Zagorin

• 5303 West 79th Street, Burbank, IL 60459 - 708-636-3937

Dr. Joseph Zaker & Dr. Theresa Zaker – Zaker Family Vision – www.zakerfamilyvision.com

• 9602 South Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, IL – 708-237-2020

Dr. Casey Hogan – Advanced Eye Care Professionals – www.aepeye.com

• 10320 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 – 708-229-2200

Dr. Patricia Simpson

• 123 East 9th Street, Lockport, IL 60441 – 815-838-8069

Dr. Angelo Marino & Dr. Timothy Ortiz – Ortiz Eye – www.ortizeye.com

• 880 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL 60450 – 815-942-5500

Dr. John Gardner- Gardner Eye Care

• 9400 S. Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 – 708-598-1322

Dr. Jack Guenther – In Focus Guenther Eyecare – www.guenthereyecare.com

• 19607 S. Lagrange Rd., Mokena, IL 60448 – 708-479-1616

Dr. Robert Gehrke – Walmart Vision Center

• 16241 S. Farrell Rd., Lockport, IL 60441 - 815-838-1027

Dr. Steve Guzik – Primary Eyecare Professionals – www.primaryeyedocs.com

• 10379 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423 – 815-469-7240

North Suburbs

Dr. Ronald Henderson & Dr. Russell Brody – Optometrists of the North Shore - www.theoptometrists.com

• 1815 W. Dundee Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062 - 847-498-4770
• 510 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045 – 847-283-0800

Dr. Gene Grinman – Grinman Eye Care Associates – www.grinmaneyecare.com

• 1013 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201 – 847-475-1416

Dr. Michael Harms – Optique - www.optiquenorthshore.com

• 561 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 – 847-446-3917

Dr. Bruce Goldstick – Eye Physicians

• 4709 W. Golf Rd. Suite07, Skokie, IL 60076 – 847-674-4363

Dr. Emily Velotta – Northern Illinois Eye Clinic – www.northernillinoiseyeclinic.com

• 333 E. IL Route 83, Suite 106, Mundelein, IL 60060 – 847-566-5300

Dr. Jodi Ricketts & Dr. Angela Pak-Oh & Dr. Meghan Walsh – 730 North Optometry – www.730northoptometry.com

• 730 North Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048 – 847-362-9900

Dr. Todd Cohan - Forsight Vision – www.forsightvisioncare.com

• 4160 IL Route 83 Suite 107, Long Grove, IL 60047- 847-955-9393

Dr. Ken Lossman & Dr. Thomas Balda – Lossman Eye Care Associates – www.lossmaneyecare.com

• 950 West Route 22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 - 847-726-2020

Dr. Jeff Swafford & Dr. Brent Gandolfi – My Eye Xpert

• 1475 N. Dilleys Rd., #4, Gurnee, IL 60031 – 847-856-3939