William Schlichtemeier, MD

William Schlichtemeier, MD, is a Nebraska native ophthalmologist who has focused his career on new advances in refractive surgery. Dr. Schlichtemeier was the first ophthalmologist in Nebraska and one of only ten eye surgeons in the world in 1982 to perform epikeratophakia and keratomileusis (the precursor to LASIK surgery). He has studied refractive surgery with the world's leading surgeons and was one of the first surgeons in Nebraska to perform RK (radial keratotomy) in 1983. Dr. Schlichtemeier continues his tradition of excellence and strives to offer the most advanced technology and highest quality of surgical care for his patients.

Dr. Schlichtemeier has a keen sense of the importance of visual quality, as he is a championship marksman, participating as a member on the National Championship Free Pistol Team in 2001 and Air Pistol Team in 2003. Many patients have sought his skilled hands to correct their vision, including persons with vision-intensive tasks such as firemen, policemen, and athletes. His relentless focus on quality is reflected in a re-treatment rate less than one-half the national average. He prides himself on the fact that over 90 percent of his patients can drive to work the next day, unaccompanied.

More About Laser Eye Surgery with Dr. Schlichtemeier

Dr. Schlichtemeier is the medical director and chief surgeon of his practice and the laser eye center. For LASIK surgery, he uses the LADARVision flying spot excimer laser system. This advanced technology utilizes the same highly accurate tracking systems developed by NASA scientists and engineers for the space program. The combination of this advanced technology with Dr. Schlichtemeier's extensive experience provides optimal outcomes for each patient. In addition to LASIK laser eye surgery, he also performs CK (conductive keratoplasty) for correction of farsightedness. Dr. Schlichtemeier is also an expert implant surgeon who performs the "no-needle," "no stitch," "small incision" surgery for cataract patients and for those patients who do not qualify for LASIK.

To eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, please contact us today at 1-800-831-3937 to schedule a consultation.

More About Dr. Schlichtemeier

William Schlichtemeier, MD, was born in Omaha and 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. 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 his gift of sight to persons in underdeveloped countries and has served as a medical missionary to Honduras with the Christian Medical Society. Dr. Schlichtemeier is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

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