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Meet Dr. Lance Kugler
About Me
Dr. Lance Kugler is a refractive and cataract surgeon and the founder of Kugler Vision in Omaha, Nebraska. He specializes in advanced vision correction procedures, including LASIK, SMILE, implantable collamer lenses (ICL), and cataract surgery. Dr. Kugler has personal experience with LASIK and is dedicated to helping patients reduce their dependence on glasses and contact lenses. He previously served as the director of refractive surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he oversaw resident education and research programs to advance the field of refractive surgery.
Dr. Kugler believes that a life without the barriers of glasses or contact lenses is a better life, and he combines cutting-edge technology with a personalized approach to care. He treats conditions such as myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and cataracts. His practice is recognized internationally as a center of excellence, and he serves on several national boards. Dr. Kugler is passionate about using his skills and expertise to make lives better for his patients.
Training
Physician-CEO Executive Education Program
2015Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Masters / PhDCornea/Refractive Surgery
2010Wang Vision Institute/University of Tennessee
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2005University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency
PGY-1, Internal Medicine
2002University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
2001Case Western Reserve University
Medical School
B.A., Computer Science
1997DePauw University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Best Paper of Session
2010American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Howard Dinsdale Award for Outstanding Resident Presentation
2005University of Nebraska Medical Center
Publications & Press
Enhancements after SMILE: Encouraging evidence for considering primary small-incision lenticule extraction
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today•2019Expanding your refractive practice with lens-based options
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today•2019Visual Recovery after Implantation of a Small-Aperture Corneal Inlay into a Femtosecond Laser-Created Lamellar Pocket
ASCRS Annual Meeting•2018Medico-legal issues in refractive surgery
Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting•2016Lasers in refractive surgery: history, present, and future
Applied Optics•2010
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NE
- License Numbers
- NE23266


