William Schlichtemeier, MD
Lance Kugler, MD

Serving patients seeking cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants in Omaha and the surrounding area

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William Schlichtemeier, MD, and Lance Kugler, MD, are highly skilled, board-certified ophthalmologists who perform a range of advanced vision correction procedures, including cataract surgery. Dr. Schlichtemeier is a Nebraska native who has focused his career on new advances in refractive surgery. He was the first eye surgeon in Nebraska — and one of only ten in the world — to perform epikeratophakia and keratomileusis (the precursor to LASIK eye surgery) and was also one of the first surgeons in Nebraska to perform RK (radial keratotomy) in 1983. Dr. Kugler is a successful refractive surgeon who completed fellowship training under world-renowned eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang. He is currently the Director of Refractive Surgery for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Kugler has authored several articles and textbook chapters and has presented at refractive surgery meetings nationwide. He has also served as the study coordinator in FDA clinical trials, and serves as an international consultant for corneal topography scans. Drs. Schlichtemeier and Kugler strive to offer the most advanced technologies and highest quality of surgical care to their patients.

Drs. Schlichtemeier and Kugler specialize in "no-needle, no-stitch," refractive cataract surgery, an advanced technique that involves the implantation of intraocular lens implants (IOLs). The procedure is performed by creating a small, self-sealing incision in the eye, removing the eye's natural lens, that has become clouded by a cataract, and implanting an advanced technology IOL. Drs. Schlichtemeier and Kugler offer a wide range of artificial lens implants to serve the needs of different patients, including AcrySof ReSTOR and Toric lenses as well as Crystalens. Following surgery, most cataract surgery patients of Dr. Schlichtemeier and Dr. Kugler are able to enjoy clear vision at many distances, reducing their dependency on corrective eyewear.

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Schlichtemeier or Dr. Kugler and learn more about your vision correction options, please contact LASERVISION Correction at (800) 724-4065.

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William Schlichtemeier, MD, received his undergraduate degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He completed his medical degree at the University of Nebraska, School of Medicine, and performed a four-year residency in ophthalmology with several famous eye surgeons at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He has personally taught more than 30 eye surgeons the techniques of corneal transplantation and serves as a consultant to Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco, Tripler Army Hospital in Hawaii and Travis Air Force Base Hospital in Sacramento. He also believes in extending the gift of sight to persons in underdeveloped countries and has served as a medical missionary in Honduras with the Christian Medical Society. Dr. Schlichtemeier is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Refractive Surgery Interest Group. He is a member of the Trusted LASIK Surgeons network. To learn more, visit TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com

Lance Kugler, MD, obtained his undergraduate degree at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. Dr. Kugler completed his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, after which time he entered into private practice. He later moved to Nashville to complete fellowship training under the guidance of internationally recognized eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang. During this time, Dr. Kugler successfully performed more than 1,300 refractive surgical procedures and focused on difficult LASIK cases. Following this comprehensive training, Dr. Kugler joined Dr. Schlichtemeier at his practice in Nebraska. Dr. Kugler is affiliated with many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the YO (Young Ophthalmologist) organization.

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