More than 16 million people worldwide have benefited from successful LASIK surgery in the past 25 years. Over that time, the technology used in LASIK eye surgery has evolved to deliver even greater precision and results. Lance Kugler, MD of Kugler Vision has been the Director of LASIK and Refractive Surgery at the Truhlsen Eye Institute of the University of Nebraska Medical Center since 2010, where advanced technology and procedures are the focus.
The highest standards for advanced science and care
As both the program director and course instructor at the University of Nebraska, Dr. Kugler ensures that ophthalmology residents are properly educated in the art and science of refractive surgery. With a focus on the highest level of accuracy, knowledge and a commitment to patient care, Dr. Kugler trains future surgeons in the details and science of LASIK.
The advancement and learning continue
The partnership between Kugler Vision and the Truhlsen Eye Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center keeps Dr. Kugler and students in the LASIK and Refractive Surgery program at the forefront of the latest in eye surgery science. From new discoveries about vision to new technologies for performing surgery, patients who undergo LASIK can know they are in the best hands.
Sports performance and eyesight
Multiple substantiated research studies show a direct correlation between vision and performance—the better the vision, the better the performance. Taking this further, it is known that the most elite athletes have the most exceptional vision. No matter the sport or the level at which a person participates, this has been proven true and is good news for people that enjoy:
- Golf
- Football
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Bicycling
- Swimming
- And so many more activities!
Everyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes can have new opportunities to improve their game by improving their eyesight. Those people for whom LASIK is appropriate can not only enjoy freedom from contacts or glasses but also maximize enjoyment from sports participation.
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.
