I was recently asked this question on Quora: “Will thinning the central part of the cornea during Lasik or ASA lead to Keratoconus? I was recently asked this question on Quora: “Will thinning the central part of the cornea during Lasik or ASA lead to Keratoconus?” Click here to read
Being a star athlete requires staying on top of the game in every way, including having excellent vision. Whether driving a golf ball longer and straighter, tracking opponents on the football field or throwing a perfect pitch, freedom from glasses, contacts, and blurred vision is central to the performance of
Eye injuries may seem rare, but are one of the leading causes of vision loss, often resulting from a sport or physical activity. Each year, more than 40,000 sports-related eye injuries are reported, many of which could have easily been prevented with protective eyewear. Three common types of eye injuries
Many patients with dry eyes are interested to know if their condition will prevent them from having LASIK surgery. With proper examination, dry eye treatment, and post-surgical care, having laser eye surgery with dry eyes is a possibility. The tear film on the surface of the eye helps to protect
At Kugler Vision in Omaha, Nebraska, we receive many LASIK questions via e-mail, social networks, phone calls and during patient EyeAnalysis consultation appointments. And we get it! It’s totally natural to have LASIK questions when you’re considering a procedure. At Kugler Vision, we value you and customer service is one
Laser vision correction has come a long way over the past few decades. From the production of the first excimer laser by IBM in 1975 to the FDA’s approval of customized Wavefront LASIK vision correction in 2002, many milestones have helped assert LASIK surgery as one of the most popular
In the summer, our patients are really excited about LASIK surgery because it gives them an opportunity to enjoy water activities without worrying about wearing contact lenses or prescription goggles to see underwater. If you are planning or have recently had LASIK, you must be wondering when it’s safe for
LASIK recovery is faster than most people expect. The majority of our patients see clearly the next morning and are back to everyday life within a day or two. Here is what healing actually looks like, what is normal along the way, and what we ask you to do to
INTACS corneal rings have been used as a treatment for keratoconus for several years. Although experts have always assumed that INTACS prevent the progression of keratoconus, and decrease the chance of requiring a corneal transplantation, we now have scientific proof. Researchers in France recently published an article in the inter
The article, which appeared in the July 2, 2012 edition, may be read in its entirety on the Omaha World Herald website. Dr. Kugler is currently a Principal Investigator for an experimental surgical procedure designed to reduce patients’ need for reading glasses. To learn more about this new procedure, please
When discussing laser eye surgery, people typically refer to LASIK as the only option for vision correction. While it is still the most popular type of eye surgery, there are other alternatives for those who are not a candidate. Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA), also known as Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), corrects
At Kugler Vision, we know that “Wavefront” is a term that is often inaccurately used to describe a range of refractive surgeries. This has resulted in increased confusion about what Wavefront technology really is and how it can affect the outcome of vision correction surgery. Wavefront LASIK is a type
