Lasik Surgeon

Hi,

I went to Kraff as well. They are amazing, very professional and detail oriented. I did it in Sept of 2001 and it was been one of the best decisions that I have ever made! I do not know of 1 person who went to Kraff that has been disappointed but I do know of many people who have had lasik and had complications who went elsewhere. Good Luck to you!

Well god bless you saori, i work for an ophthalmologist and surgeon located on western ave and touhy ave. He's been performing lasik surgeries for over 30 years. He's well known all over the chicago land area. We offer the consultation completly free. He's awesome, believe me i wouldn't say this if i didn't know it was true. Our office number is 888)761-8200 you could call me direct at this number. He's got so many sastified patients who have regreted not comming sooner to him.

I had Lasic surgery done at Kraff eye institute in February 03. I think the address is 25 E. Washington. I was VERY pleased with the entire process.

I went to the Kraff Eye Institute on Wacker as well. I had it done in February 2006 and so far I have had no problems at all. I have had four friends go there as well and they are all VERY happy with the results. Dr. Kraff is very highly recommended!

I had a wonderful Lasik experience - and I would do it again if I had to. (My surgery was performed at Southwest Eye Physicians in Palos Hills, Il). To be frank, its not the location you choose, but the physician that makes your experience a good one. These Lasik locations bascially provide a laser and a facility for doctors to come in and perform the surgery. So, if you want to keep costs down, I highly recommend finding an experienced Lasik surgeon and have the surgery performed at the hospital they are on staff at (i.e., RUSH).

Hi Saori,

I had Lasik done last November. I went to Nothwestern Hospital. I saw Dr Feder (a mamasource referral). He was written up in Chicago Magazine a couple of years ago. Take a look at their website. www.northwesternlaservision.com. I had surgery on one eye since my other wasn't as bad. Believe it or not, my non surgery eye has gotten stronger. There are different types of surgery. I had PRK done (not as invasive). It cost $2,300 for the one eye and I am covered for all exams for one year. You go back about every three months or so for check-ups. I would do it again if I had to, but the sensitivity to light for a few days (for me anyway) was pretty bad.

Good luck.

I didn't get my lasik done here in Chicago, but I would look for someone who uses the laser to cut the flap rather than the blade. That's what I did and I love it! I have large pupils and other surgeons told me that I would have night halos, etc because of having large pupils, but the surgeon with the laser cut said that it gave him more room to work and that I might not have any halos or other negative side effects. I don't have any halos and I see better now at night than I did with contacts. Good luck!!

P.S. Make sure that you get someone who has a two year free adjustment period too - my sister-in-law had to have corrections after her initial surgery and you don't want to be stuck where you can't get that done for free. Also, go for custom lasik - it is very worth it.

I had it done in Jan of this year and it was the best thing I have ever had done. I had it done in Highland Park by Dr.Randy Epstein. He is with Chicago Cornea. I know he does the surgery every other week at Rush. I have had about 7 friend have it done by him to. He is the greatest out there. I couldn't be happier. I also have a two year old, and she would also pull of my glasses. So I am so glad I did it. My vison is 20/20 in one eye and better then 20/20 in the other eye. Good Luck

Coleman Kraff is the best there is. Good luck!

Hi Soari,
I didn't have lasik but my husband did in dec2006. He is extremely happy with the results. He went to the northwestern as wel to a professor (i can find the name if you want). I know he isn't cheap and its hard to get in but my husband is very picky and was extremely satisfied.
let me know if you need name and tel.
Mirjam

I also highly recommend Kraff Eye Institute. I had PRK b/c I did not qualify for lasik and it has been wonderful. I had my procedure done in Jan of 2002. My sister just had the procedure done last year without complications at Kraff as well.

Hi Saori,

I had Lasik Surgery 18 months ago and my husband last month at the downtown location. We have had no problems so far. I do recommend that you take lots of magazines since you should expect to be there for a few hours. The surgery will only be a few minutes, but the waiting time is much longer. My husband’s appointment was @ 10:00am and he didn’t go in to the surgery room until after 2:00pm. Just keep this in mind.
Good Luck!

I went to Lasik Plus. There's a few locations throughout Chicagoland. The best part is that my doctor was named Dr. Fagman. No joke. But, he was awesome. My mom went to him first and had such a good experience that I went to him too. I highly recommend Dr. Fagman.