Dr. Drew Dickson, MD
CURRICULUM VITAE
Drew Dickson, MD
EDUCATION
July 2021- Present: Kugler Vision
- Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellowship
July 2018-June 2021: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Storm Eye Institute • Ophthalmology Residency
July 2017-June 2018: University of South Dakota
- Internal Medicine Preliminary Year
Aug. 2013-May 2017: University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Medicine • Doctor of Medicine
Aug. 2009-May 2013: Liberty University
- B.S., Biology: Pre-Med, Summa Cum Laude
HONORS
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- Tuition Scholarship Awardee, UNMC
- Pre-Med Honors Society President, Liberty University
- Honors Program Member/Graduate, Liberty University
PUBLICATIONS
Dickson D, Conde TP, Berdahl James, Osmundson G, Sudhagoni R PhD, Bender C, Thompson V, Berdahl John. Comparison of a novel sublingual sedation troche with midazolam, ketamine, and ondansetron to intravenous sedation and the effects on vital signs. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery: April 15, 2020 – Volume Publish Ahead of Print – Issue – doi: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000211 • Served as Primary Investigator/Author
Gouvea L, Dickson D, Waring IV GO, Rocha KM. Combined Intracorneal Ring Segments and Cornea Collagen Crosslinking. World Journal of Ophthalmology & Vision Research. 1(3): 2018. • Participated in manuscript writing and editing
Dickson D, Fouzdar-Jain S, MacDonald C, Song H, Agraz D, Morgan L, Suh D. Comparison study of fundoscopic exam of pediatric patients using the D-EYE method and conventional indirect ophthalmoscopic methods. Open Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017; 7, 145-152
- Served as the Primary Investigator
Rhoades WR, Dickson D, Nguyen QD, Do DV. Management of macular edema due to central retinal vein occlusion: the role of Aflibercept. Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017; 7:70-76. • Participated in manuscript writing and editing
Dickson D, Agarwal A, Sadiq MA, Hassan M, High R, Nguyen QD, Sepah YJ. Assessment of vitreous haze using ultra-wide field retinal imaging. Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. 2016; 6:35; DOI 10.1186/s12348-016-0105-0.
- Served as the Primary Investigator/Author
Welch RJ, Dickson D, Do DV. “Laser Focal Treatment.” Encyclopedia of Ophthalmology. 2014. Print. DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-35951-4_1119-1
- Participated in article writing and editing
PRESENTATIONS
“Outcomes of Resident Performed LASIK and PRK”
- 2021 Kiawah Eye Meeting; Kiawah Island, SC. June 3, 2021
“Comparison of a novel sub-lingual sedation troche with Midazolam, Ketamine, and Ondansetron to intravenous sedation and the effects on vital signs”
- 2019 Kiawah Eye Meeting; Kiawah Island, SC. May 30, 2019
“Comparison of a novel sub-lingual sedation troche with Midazolam, Ketamine, and Ondansetron to intravenous sedation and the effects on vital signs”
- 2019 ASCRS Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA. May 5, 2019
“Comparison Study of Fundoscopic Exam of Pediatric Patients Using the D-EYE Method and Conventional Indirect Ophthalmoscopic Methods”
- 2017 Midwest Pediatric Specialty Symposium: Pediatric Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat; Omaha, NE. March 24, 2017
“Assessment of Vitreous Haze using Ultra-Wide Field Retinal Imaging”
- 2015 ARVO Annual Meeting; Denver, CO. May 3, 2015
“Compliance with the American Academy of Ophthalmology guidelines for routine eye examinations in the SHARING Clinic patient population”
- 2015 Society of Student Run Free Clinics Annual Meeting; Atlanta, GA, February 7, 2015 EMPLOYMENT
March 2014- May 2017: Eye Bank Technician- Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska, UNMC • Performed in situ and laboratory cornea extractions for corneal transplants
- Performed approximately 150 corneal extractions
June 2003- Aug. 2013: Co-Owner/Manager- Dickson Auto Detailing, Clear Lake, IA • Oversaw quality control and customer satisfaction
Fall 2011-May 2013: Physician’s Scribe- Lynchburg General Hospital; Lynchburg, VA • Documented the medical notes and orders in the EMR for physicians
VOLUNTEER
July 2018-June 2021 Storm Sight Provider/Resident Coordinator- MUSC
- Provide eyecare to patients at this free medical clinic
Sep. 2013- May 2017: UNMC SHARING Clinic Student Provider-UNMC Clinics • Provided medical care for underserved population
September 2016: Ghana Medical Service Trip- Kumasi, Ghana
- Assisted with eye examinations, surgeries, and screenings during this 1-month elective medical school rotation
Spring 2014-2016: Bike For Sight Volunteer- Omaha, Nebraska
- Advertised, registered participants, and recruited additional volunteers for this fundraiser for cataract surgeries in underserved countries
June 2016: Bridge To Care Refugee Health Fair- Omaha, Nebraska • Performed vision screenings for local refugees
June 2014 & 2016: Ponca Tribe Eye Screening- UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Performed vision screenings local Native American Tribe
March 2014 & 2015: Jamaica Medical Mission Trip- Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica • Served as a trip leader in 2015 and trip member in 2014 for 8-day medical
mission trips
June 2012-2014, 2017: Mexico Mission Trip Leader- Juarez, Mexico
- Participated in four separate 12-day trips
March 2011: Brazil Medical Mission Trip- Amazonas, Brazil
- Assisted in running multiple free medical clinics in rural villages along the
Amazon River
LEADERSHIP
July 2015-May 2017: UNMC Ophthalmology Interest Group Student Board • Served as Co-President beginning May 2016
Sep. 2013- May 2017: UNMC SHARING Student Board Co-President/Student Provider- UNMC • Served as Co-President for this student-run free medical clinic from April
2014- March 2015
June 2014-June 2015: VISION Clinic Administrator- UNMC
- Administrated and provided at this monthly student-run free ophthalmology clinic
Fall 2011-May 2013: Pre-Med Honors Society President- Liberty University • Served as President for 1.5 years and secretary for 1 semester for this 90-
member society
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. 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.