Kraff Eye Institute
LASIK and refractive surgery · Chicago, Illinois
- LASIK price per eye
- Not published
- Procedures
- 4
- Surgeons
- 8
- Offices in area
- 1
- Index score
- 7.4 / 10
What does Kraff Eye Institute offer?
Kraff Eye Institute is a LASIK and refractive surgery practice in Chicago, Illinois. It performs LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL and refractive lens exchange. Its surgeon, Dr. Colman Kraff, is an NPI-verified ophthalmologist.
Kraff Eye Institute uses the VISX Star S4 IR, iDesign, and IntraLase iFS laser platforms. The practice offers all-laser LASIK and wavefront or topography-guided treatment. Patients have access to a free consultation and may use financing through CareCredit. Kraff Eye Institute accepts HSA or FSA payments for procedures.
Kraff Eye Institute has one NPI-verified ophthalmologist named Colman Kraff. The practice also lists Cheryl Kraff-Cooper, Jorge Benavente, John Czaja, James Ferguson, Heather Jozwiak, Alexander Kouklakis, and Lisa Saks as doctors. Kraff Eye Institute does not publish a specific price for LASIK surgery.
How much does LASIK cost at Kraff Eye Institute?
Kraff Eye Institute does not publish a LASIK price. A quote means booking a consultation.
| Procedure | What it is | Offered |
|---|---|---|
| LASIK | A corneal flap is created and the tissue beneath it is reshaped with an excimer laser. | ✓ Offered |
| PRK | Surface laser treatment with no flap. The outer cell layer is removed and the cornea is reshaped with an excimer laser. | ✓ Offered |
| SMILE | A femtosecond laser cuts a small lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue, which the surgeon removes through a short incision. | Not listed |
| EVO ICL | An implantable collamer lens is placed inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the natural lens. | ✓ Offered |
| Refractive lens exchange | The natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, using the same technique as cataract surgery. | ✓ Offered |
Who are the surgeons at Kraff Eye Institute?
Kraff Eye Institute has 8 doctors on record. 1 are verified in the federal NPI registry as an ophthalmologist practising in Illinois. NPI verification confirms identity and specialty. Licence status sits with the Illinois medical board.
| Name | NPI status | Specialty | NPI number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colman Kraff, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1912953712 |
| Alexander Kouklakis | Not verified | ||
| Cheryl Kraff-Cooper | Not verified | ||
| Heather Jozwiak | Not verified | ||
| James Ferguson | Not verified | ||
| John Czaja | Not verified | ||
| Jorge Benavente | Not verified | ||
| Lisa Saks | Not verified |
Optometrists at this practice, who provide eye exams and aftercare and do not perform surgery: Christopher Pereira, Elizabeth Wickware, Jill Davids, Jodi Albert, Paul Veld.
What laser technology does Kraff Eye Institute use?
Reshapes the cornea in LASIK and PRK.
Creates the LASIK flap without a blade, or the lenticule in SMILE.
A lens placed inside the eye without removing the natural lens.
What do patients say about Kraff Eye Institute?
- Several reviewers report positive outcomes following cataract and EVO ICL surgeries.
- One reviewer expresses dissatisfaction regarding unexpected costs for follow-up appointments.
- Several reviewers describe the office staff as professional and helpful.
- One reviewer notes a lack of clear communication regarding insurance coverage for post-procedure care.
I had a cataract surgery by Dr Kraff and later was treated by Dr Wickware. My case was not easy one after old RK surgery and both doctors went above and beyond to get the best results. All stuff at the Kraff Eye Institute were friendly and very helpful during all my appointments. I am happy that I got dealt with such great doctors and will highly recommend to go to Eye Kraff Institute if you need eye corrections.
Amazing experience getting EVO ICL surgery here. The staff was incredibly professional, and the procedure was completely painless. My vision is now crystal clear, and being free from glasses and contacts is life-changing. Highly recommend!
I came back for a follow up exam after I was experiencing problems after a procedure, and they said they no longer accepted insurance for a checkup and it would be $320 + $140 for the checkup. This was after I had verified insurance with them over the phone when making the appointment (and it was insurance they had taken before.) They seem to have very poor communication and very little interest in serious aftercare, and simply said that 'insurance policies change over time ' - apparently even between making an appointment and arriving at the office. So ...
Been going to Dr Coleman Kraff for years. Sent my husband, my father, two of my friends. He’s an excellent surgeon. This doctor knows his stuff and is on the cutting edge.
I had cataract surgery on in December 2025. Everything was going well until May 3, 2026, when I started seeing a patch of spidery like black lines obstructing the vision in my brand new lens. I went to Kraff to see what was going on and after several tests they referred me to a retina specialist. I was able to be seen the same day and was told that I had a tear (apparently out of nowhere) in my retina (back of the eye). They did some procedure but I have received no change to what is now in front of my eye. No one has really told me when the ...
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Where are the Kraff Eye Institute offices?
Kraff Eye Institute
25 East Washington StreetChicago, IL 60602312-444-1111
Questions about Kraff Eye Institute
Does Kraff Eye Institute publish its LASIK price?
No. Kraff Eye Institute does not publish a per-eye LASIK price. A quote means booking a consultation.
Who are the LASIK surgeons at Kraff Eye Institute?
Kraff Eye Institute has 8 doctors on record: Colman Kraff, Alexander Kouklakis, Cheryl Kraff-Cooper, Heather Jozwiak, James Ferguson and John Czaja and 2 more. 1 are verified as an ophthalmologist in the federal NPI registry. Ask which surgeon would treat you, and check that surgeon's licence with the Illinois medical board.
How is Kraff Eye Institute rated?
Kraff Eye Institute has a Google rating of 4.8 from 330 reviews and an Index score of 7.4 out of 10, which ranks it 4th of 19 LASIK practices in Chicago.
Index score 7.4 / 10: google reputation, weighted by review count 4.1/5 · names its surgeons 0.75/0.75 · surgeon matched to the federal npi registry 0.75/0.75 · states procedures beyond lasik 0.75/1 · names its laser or diagnostic platforms 0.5/0.5 · hours and contact details on public record 0.5/0.5. Data verified . Sources and methodology
