Dr. Keegan Harkins

Dr. Jesse Himebaugh is an ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and treatment of external eye and corneal disease. He also performs refractive procedures such as LASIK and PRK, and offers both medical and surgical treatment options for eye disease. Originally from Utah, he earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Brigham Young University and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Utah and an ophthalmology residency at West Virginia University. He then pursued fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine to further specialize in advanced corneal and vision-correction care.

Dr. Brandon Menke is an ophthalmologist who focuses on cataract and refractive surgery. He offers laser cataract surgery and vision-correction procedures such as LASIK, SMILE, PRK, EVO ICL, refractive lens exchange, and blended vision approaches tailored to a patient’s goals. He earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship in retinal regeneration. His training also includes an ophthalmology residency at Palmetto Health with the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Menke is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been recognized for research and innovation. He emphasizes clear education and realistic expectations so patients feel confident about their choices and recovery.

Dr. John Bader is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who cares for patients across Lincoln with a practical, easy-to-understand approach. He offers full-scope eye care from preventive exams to advanced cataract surgery, and he takes time to explain diagnoses, options, and what to expect at every step. Patients appreciate his calm manner, clear communication, and focus on tailoring plans that fit their goals and daily life. In the operating room, Dr. Bader performs cataract surgery with a range of intraocular lens (IOL) options, including toric and multifocal lenses for astigmatism and reduced dependence on glasses. In the clinic, he evaluates and treats glaucoma, monitors age-related macular degeneration, and provides urgent eye care for sudden symptoms such as flashes, floaters, or eye injuries. Trained at the University of Kentucky after medical school at the University of Nebraska, he stays current with evolving technology so patients can make confident, informed decisions about their vision.