Dr. Lance Kugler

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Omaha, NE
(402) 558-2211
Accepts Medicare

Location

17838 Burke St Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68130

Areas of Expertise

Refractive Lens Exchange
SMILE
Corneal Crosslinking
Astigmatism Correction

Meet Dr. Lance Kugler

Advertisements

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

    2015

    Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

    Masters / PhD
  • Cornea/Refractive Surgery

    2010

    Wang Vision Institute/University of Tennessee

    Fellowship
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Ophthalmology

    2005

    University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Residency
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    PGY-1, Internal Medicine

    2002

    University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Residency
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    2001

    Case Western Reserve University

    Medical School
  • DePauw University

    B.A., Computer Science

    1997

    DePauw University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Best Paper of Session

    2010

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

  • Howard Dinsdale Award for Outstanding Resident Presentation

    2005

    University of Nebraska Medical Center

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NE
License Numbers
NE23266