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William Schlichtemeier, MD, is a Nebraska native ophthalmologist who has focused his career on new advances in refractive surgery. Dr. Schlichtemeier was the first in Nebraska and one of only ten eye surgeons in the world to perform epikeratophakia and keratomileusis (the precursor to LASIK surgery) in 1982. 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, 2007, 2008 and 2009, 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 on the happy faces of his patients. He prides himself on the fact that most of his patients can drive to work the next day with restored vision.
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 Intralase and Allegretto 400 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 cataract surgeon who performs the "no-needle," "no stitch," "small incision" surgery for cataract patients and for those patients who do not qualify for LASIK. Dr. Schlichtemeier uses multi focal and accommodative bi focal implants for those who qualify.
To eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, please contact us today at 1-800-724-4065 to schedule a consultation.
More About Dr. Schlichtemeier
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. Dr. Schlichtemeier is a member of the Trusted LASIK Surgeon network. To learn more, visit TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com
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