Kugler Vision
LASIK Omaha & Advanced Vision Correction
See Life
Without Limits
Custom LASIK and laser vision correction from Kugler Vision. Omaha’s first practice to offer all 7 advanced procedures, including solutions for nearsightedness, astigmatism, cataracts, and dependence on reading glasses.
Omaha's LASIK Vision Experts
Nebraska's First Practice to Offer All 7 Procedures
Since 2005, the team at Kugler Vision has helped patients across Omaha, Nebraska, achieve life-changing clarity through advanced laser vision correction. We are Nebraska’s first practice to offer all seven modern procedures, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange, Blended Vision, and Laser Cataract Surgery. We match every patient with the procedure that’s right for their eyes, not the one we’re trying to sell.
Whether you’re a LASIK candidate or not, we have a proven solution. Our proprietary EyeAnalysis™ technology maps your unique eye across 22,000+ data points to recommend the right treatment for your prescription, corneal shape, and lifestyle.
7 Procedures
First in Omaha to offer all 7
For Every Life Stage
Whether you're 18 or 88
VisionTrack
Lifetime vision planning and solutions.
Meet Your Surgeon
Lance Kugler, M.D.
Board-Certified Opthalmologist
Dr. Kugler has performed over 30,000 vision correction procedures and is a Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences — a credential held by fewer than 3.33% of LASIK surgeons nationwide and only two in Nebraska. He is Assistant Professor of Refractive Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute and a 2019 TEDx speaker on the global myopia epidemic.
Top
3%
Top Tier of
LASIK Surgeons (WCRS)
20+
Years
Experience
47
States
Served
Every patient deserves personalized care – not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Meet Your Surgeon
Drew Dickson, M.D.
Board-Certified Opthalmologist
Dr. Dickson is a Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences, joining Dr. Kugler as one of only two WCRS Fellows in Nebraska. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Storm Eye Institute — a top-10 program nationally — followed by a Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at Kugler Vision. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and a recipient of the AECOS Young Ophthalmic Leaders Award.
Top
3%
Top Tier of
LASIK Surgeons (WCRS)
10
Top 10 Residency
(Storm Eye Institute)
7
Surgical
Specialties
Restoring sight is more than a medical procedure; it’s a lifelong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for my patients.
Best of
Omaha
1,400+ 5-Star
Reviews
States
Served
Procedures
Available
Our Services
We Find the Right
Procedure for Your Eyes
We offer all 7 modern vision correction procedures: the first practice in Nebraska or Iowa to offer all 7 options.
Modern LASIK
The gold standard of vision correction – fast, painless, permanent.
SMILE
Flapless, minimally invasive – ideal for dry eye patients.
EVO ICL
Implantable lens – removable and ideal for thinner corneas.
PRK
Surface-based correction – great for high prescriptions.
Refractive Lens Exchange
Replace aging lens – treats presbyopia and prevents cataracts.
Cataract Surgery
Advanced lens implants to restore vision clouded by cataracts.
Blended Vision
Eliminates glasses and contacts for near and distance vision.
Not Sure Which?
Take our quick candidacy quiz.
Patient Stories
Real Patients, Real Results
The Process
How it works
From your first appointment to crystal-clear vision, here’s what to expect at Kugler Vision.
Your
EyeAnalysisTM
A comprehensive 90-minute exam maps 22,000+ data points on your eye to determine your best procedure option.
Your
Procedure Day
Most procedures take under 15 minutes total. Relax in our massage chairs, then let our team take care of the rest.
See Clearly
& Live Free
Most patients see 20/20 or better the very next day. We’re with you for follow-up care every step of the way.
Advanced Technology
Precision Tech for Improved Outcomes
Our EyeAnalysisTM maps 22,000+ data points on your eye – more than any standard exams – ensuring the safest, most precise recommendation.
EyeAnalysisTM
Mapping
22,000+ data points for unmatched precision
ZEISS
VisuMax 800
Latest generation SMILE laser platform
iDesign 2.0
LASIK
Custom wavefront-guided treatments
Real-Time
Eye Tracking
400x per second – no margin for error
Our Difference
Why Patients Choose
Kugler Vision
7 Procedures, 1 Practice
We never push you toward a procedure that isn’t right for your eyes – we match you with the one your eyes need.
Research-Backed Outcomes
Dr. Kugler and Dr. Dickson publish peer-reviewed research and lecture nationally and internationally.
Lifetime Commitment
VisionTrack for lifetime vision planning and solutions for every stage of life.
Common Questions
FAQ
Have more questions? Our team is happy to talk through anything before your consultation.
Why choose Kugler Vision for LASIK & vision correction?
- Kugler Vision is an internationally recognized eye surgery center of excellence — making our Omaha, Nebraska office a destination for people seeking world-class vision correction outcomes.
- Both Dr. Kugler and Dr. Dickson hold a fellowship with the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences. Only 3.33% of refractive surgeons hold this credential.
- Kugler Vision is the only eye care provider in the Omaha area that performs all seven advanced forms of modern vision correction. Because we specialize in all vision correction methods, you can be confident that your recommendation is tailored to your eyes and your specific needs, for clear vision without the need for glasses or contacts.
- Patients have traveled from 47 states and several countries to seek vision care from our expert team of eye doctors and surgeons.
- Kugler Vision is the doctor’s choice. Doctors travel from around the world to Omaha so they can collaborate with and learn from our friendly, professional eye surgeons and staff.
- Kugler Vision also participates in the Focus on Independence Program, which provides vision correction at no cost to those affected by paralysis.
- Dr. Kugler is a featured TEDx speaker on vision correction and the newest technological developments for the treatment of myopia (nearsightedness). You can watch his TEDx talk here: TEDx 2019 talk by Lance Kugler, MD.
- Don’t take our word for it – read one of the over 1,000+ 5-star reviews left by satisfied patients in Nebraska and beyond.
How can Kugler Vision help me get the most out of life?
Our mission is to help you get the most out of life by achieving amazing vision. There’s no need to live a life restricted by dull, blurry vision and the never-ending hassles and expense of glasses and contact lenses. You deserve to feel empowered and confident so you can enjoy the things you love with crisp, clear vision. One of our seven modern LASIK procedures can help you get there.
What if I have a tough vision problem?
If you’re dealing with a tough vision problem, like a high prescription, astigmatism, or dependence on reading glasses, don’t be discouraged. At Kugler Vision, our award-winning Omaha LASIK team can help. As the first team in Omaha to specialize in all seven modern vision correction procedures, we have customized solutions for even the most challenging cases, so you can experience life free from glasses and contacts.
What if I am nervous about vision correction?
We completely understand. You only have two eyes, and trusting someone with them is a big deal. That’s exactly why patients travel from 47 states and several countries to Kugler Vision, and why we’ve earned over 1,400 5-star reviews from people who once felt exactly how you feel right now. We’ve guided thousands of nervous first-timers through the process, and what we hear most often afterward is, “That was so easy. Why did I wait so long?” Our team takes the time to walk you through every step, answer every question, and make sure you feel confident before, during, and after your procedure.”
How long does LASIK or another vision correction procedure take?
Most vision correction procedures take about 10 minutes per eye, with the laser treatment portion often lasting just a minute or two. Plan on being at our Omaha office for about 1.5 to 2 hours.hours total, including prep and a short post-procedure rest. Every procedure we offer is outpatient and completed the same day.
Am I a candidate?
Take our quick vision quiz. Over 80% of patients who were told ‘no’ elsewhere find a solution here.
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From our Blog
Eye Health &
Vision Insights
SMILE and LASIK correct the same problem — nearsightedness — by reshaping the same structure, the cornea. However, more people have heard of the household name LASIK. Drew Dickson, MD, refractive surgeon at Kugler Vision in Omaha, Nebraska, visited with KETV Very Local Business Spotlight to explain the similarities and
Shreeya Mishra has worn glasses since she was five years old. She knows what it feels like to wake up and reach for them before she can see the clock, to feel contacts dry out under the exam room lights, to carry solution and backup pairs everywhere she goes. She
Most vision correction procedures are permanent by design. That is usually the point — and for most patients, it is exactly what they want. EVO ICL offers something different. Not because permanence is a problem, but because some patients want the option to change course if their eyes or their
Flexible
Financing
Options
Vision correction pays for itself in about 5 years. We offer multiple financing plans so you can start seeing clearly now.
Payments as Low As
$252/mo
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Schedule your
EyeAnalysisTM
Our Office
17838 Burke St. Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68118
Call Us
(402) 558-2211
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:45AM-5PM
Sat-Sun: Closed