What to Expect the Day of LASIK
Published by on February 16, 2015
At Kugler Vision in Omaha, we do not take for granted how life-changing the experience is for everyone who goes through vision correction procedures. We have made the LASIK experience truly unforgettable. LASIK is quick, comfortable, and life-changing!
Surgery Day
On your surgery day, we require you to have a friend or family member drive you to Kugler Vision. We would recommend that you to wear loose, comfortable clothing and arrive wearing glasses (not contact lenses!). It is required that all of our patients stay out of contact lenses for 5 days before their procedure. After checking in, our nurses will take some measurements and give you a mild sedative (such as Valium).
Safety is our top priority, so several steps are in place to ensure that all the measurements and settings are accurate and that they are matched to the correct patient using biometric identification technology. Lance Kugler, MD personally reviews all settings and measurements. Our safety checks are similar to programs that pilots or military personnel use.
LASIK Surgery
You will be led into the laser room, where you will be positioned under the laser. Before the procedure begins, your eyes will be cleaned and numbed by anesthetic drops. Every LASIK procedure performed at Kugler Vision is performed with a femtosecond laser. Surgeries performed with a femtosecond laser are safer and more predictable. The procedure lasts approximately 9-12 minutes. 
After the surgery is complete, you will immediately notice an improvement in your vision! Lance Kugler, MD will examine your eyes and you will be provided sunglasses and sleeping goggles. Your friend or family member will then take you home where it is recommended that you rest with your eyes closed for a short time.
A New Life
LASIK is quick, comfortable, and life-changing. A life without barriers is just within your grasp. See if you are a LASIK candidate by completing our online self test! If you have any questions that were not addressed, please visit our frequently asked questions and LASIK page on Kugler Vision’s Website or contact Kugler Vision to get your free consultation scheduled today.
Lance Kugler, MD, is a specialist in LASIK and vision correction surgery and CEO of Kugler Vision. A proud Omaha native, he is passionate about improving lives through clear vision. Dr. Kugler serves on several national boards, and his practice is recognized internationally as a center of excellence. Dr. Kugler is one of the original founders of the Refractive Surgery Alliance, an international organization comprised of over 350 of the world’s leading vision correction surgeons; he also served as its first president. In 2019, Dr. Kugler was selected as a TEDx speaker, and delivered a talk in Omaha about the worldwide epidemic of nearsightedness and refractive solutions. Dr. Kugler is an Associate Professor of Refractive Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute, has been published in many medical journals, and participates in numerous clinical studies to advance the field of vision correction surgery. Additionally, Dr. Kugler is proud to be a Board Certified Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences. Dr. Kugler and his wife are proud parents to five active kids. When he has a spare moment, he enjoys skiing, tennis, travel, and fine coffee.
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