Most LASIK providers are general ophthalmologists. Chicago Cornea Consultants is a practice built around the eye's surface -- which means your surgeon knows this procedure at a depth most clinics simply don't have.
After LASIK in Chicago, many of our patients can swim, play golf and other sports, and perform their jobs without the need for glasses or contact lenses. They have a life free from the hassles of glasses and contacts. Believe it or not, LASIK eye surgery is actually less expensive than the cost of glasses and contacts over a 10-year period! LASIK is safe, effective, and has very few side effects. The procedure is relatively quick and painless. LASIK is not for everyone and does require a screening process. The first step to getting better vision through laser vision correction is to schedule a refractive surgery consultation to determine your candidacy for the procedure.
LASIK delivers permanent correction of your underlying prescription. Most patients achieve 20/20 vision or better and never return to glasses or contacts.
The procedure takes roughly 15 minutes. Most patients are back to normal activity within 24 to 48 hours -- with noticeably clearer vision from day one.
The average contact lens wearer spends $500 or more per year. LASIK pays for itself -- and financing options make it accessible without paying everything up front.
If a patient has a history of vision impairment that has been treated with corrective lenses, and they are looking for a more permanent solution, LASIK is likely an appropriate treatment option. LASIK has been traditionally used to treat mild to moderate cases of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The latest LASIK technology now makes it possible to treat high degrees of nearsightedness and farsightedness as well.
LASIK is not effective in treating presbyopia, the loss of ability to focus on close-up tasks such as reading, which affects most people in their 40s or 50s. LASIK is also not an appropriate treatment for vision loss resulting from eye disease or injury. In these cases, our doctors can assess the situation and may recommend alternative treatments.
If you're done with glasses and contacts, Chicago Cornea Consultants offers every major laser vision correction option -- evaluated and performed by corneal subspecialists. Whether you're a candidate for LASIK, SMILE, or a surface-based alternative, your treatment plan starts with a thorough diagnostic workup, not a one-size recommendation.
Some temporary visual side effects are normal during the healing process, including:
These symptoms are typically temporary and improve as the eye heals over several weeks to months. In most patients, side effects resolve within 3–6 months.
Our highly skilled team of ophthalmologists and optometrists are backed by advanced training and extensive experience in a wide variety of eye diseases and treatments. We have performed over 50,000 corneal refractive procedures. Learn more about our doctors and how we can help you. The doctors of Chicago Cornea Consultants™, Ltd. have been featured in numerous radio broadcasts, TV newscasts, newspaper, and magazine articles. They have been consistently listed among the "Top Doctors in Chicago," as voted by their colleagues and published in Chicago Magazine.
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Our doctors serve patients in multiple locations throughout the greater Chicago area and beyond. With offices conveniently located in downtown Chicago, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, and Arlington Heights, Indiana, we make it easy for patients to access our world-class eye care services. Whether you're looking for routine eye exams, advanced cataract surgery, or treatment for complex eye conditions, we are here to provide the highest quality care and support for your visual health needs.
How long does the LASIK procedure take?
Will I see clearly right after LASIK surgery?
Are the results of LASIK permanent?
What does recovery after LASIK look like?
What vision problems can LASIK fix?
The actual laser portion takes only minutes per eye, and most patients are in and out of the surgery center in under an hour.
Many patients notice improved vision almost immediately or by the next day, though full visual clarity can continue improving for a few weeks.
LASIK reshapes your cornea permanently, but normal aging changes in your eyes can still affect vision over time — for example, the need for reading glasses later in life.
Most people return to normal daily activities within 24–48 hours, though your eyes may be a bit dry and sensitive to light initially. Eye drops and simple precautions help ensure a smooth recovery.
LASIK can correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea so light focuses correctly on the retina.
