The Evolution of LASIK Technology: A Leap Forward in Vision Correction for Omaha LASIK Patients
Published by on August 29, 2024
Since its FDA approval in 1998, LASIK has undergone a remarkable transformation. The technology parallels the leaps we’ve seen in other fields, like the evolution from early cell phones to the advanced iPhones and Galaxy devices we use today.
Over the past 26 years, the lasers used in LASIK surgery have become incredibly sophisticated, offering unmatched precision, accuracy, and safety. The modern lasers we use for our Omaha LASIK patients are equipped with advanced features like eye trackers that monitor eye position 1,000 times per second, ensuring every laser pulse is perfectly centered.
This meticulous calibration and leading-edge technology leads to safer procedures and superior outcomes, providing patients with visual results customized to their needs. Watch the video to learn more about the fascinating advancements in LASIK technology and what you can look forward to with the advanced, proven lasers in the hands of the highly experienced surgeons at Kugler Vision.
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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