Meet the Kugler Vision Staff: Jackie

Meet the Kugler Vision Staff: Jackie

Published by Lance Kugler, MD on January 12, 2016

We think it’s time you got to know our staff a little bit more! Each month we, at Kugler Vision in Omaha, NE will highlight one staff member just for you! This month’s lucky staff member is Jackie! She is a technician, or patient concierge, at Kugler Vision. As one of our team members, she takes patients through eye tests and diagnostics to gather information for our doctors. Kugler Vision technicians guide all of our patients through their entire appointment and work to make everyone feel at ease and comfortable. They are always ready and willing to answer any questions you may have. Jackie took time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions. Read her responses to get to know her more!

• If you could describe yourself in one word, what would that be?
  • If I could describe myself in one word, it would be “Ethical”.

• What are your hobbies?
  • I love tabletop games, such as Dungeons and Dragons and Alhambra. I love reading and my 3DS too!

• How do you recharge?
  • I recharge by just going home to my dog, Ewok. That is enough to get me re-energized. He is always so happy to see me!

• If you were to tell one person “ Thank You” for helping me become the person I am today, who would it be and what did they do?
  • My high school debate coach, Jody Petrow. She taught me to challenge myself, my beliefs and my surroundings. She taught me how to think critically and quickly!

• What’s the most important lesson you have learned this past year?
  • The most important lesson that I have learned this past year would be slowing down is critical to clarity.

• What movie or novel do you most identify with?
  • I think that the fictional character I identify most with is Hermoine Granger. I hope that’s a good enough answer!

• When are you the happiest?
  • I am the happiest when I am at home, cooking, and with my dog.

• What kind of impact do you believe you have on people?
  • The kind of impact that I believe that I have on people is that “I can be a bit overwhelming”.

• What one memory do you most treasure?
  • There was a night that I was spending the night at my grandparent’s to study for the ACT (I was sharing a room with my sister at home & she required her beauty sleep). My grandpa came down and changed all the lights in the room because he thought I needed more light to study. It reminds me that someone is always looking out for me!

• What superpower would you like to have?
  • I’d like to be a healer.

• If you ruled the world, what would you change on Day 1?
  • I agree with Stephanie: universal nap time!

• How do you think your coworkers see you?
  • By looking down (I’m only 5’ tall)!

• If you could eat only one food on a desert island, what would it be?
  • If I could only eat one food on a desert island, it would have to be Stir Fry!

KV Mission Click the links below to meet more of our helpful and friendly staff!

• Meet Sue
• Meet Doug
• Meet Stephanie
• Meet JoAnn

If you are interested in getting out of your:

• glasses
• contact lenses
• readers
• bifocals
• or scheduling an eye exam for your child, ages 10-21

Contact us by texting or calling 402.430.6302 today. When you come in for a visit, you will know one friendly face greeting you!

Lance Kugler, MD

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.