About Me

Dr. Legge is Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He received his medical degree from UNMC in 1986, completed an ophthalmology residency at Boston University in 1990 and a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Tufts New England Medical Center a year later. His practice is limited to adults with neurologic vision disorders and children with vision loss of any kind. Dr. Legge also specializes in strabismus surgery, which is the moving of muscles to correct eye misalignment.

Diagnoses that are of special interest to Dr. Legge are:

  • Double vision
  • Pseudotumor cerebri
  • Brain related vision loss
  • Pediatric cortical visual impairment
  • Eye movement disorders
  • Optic nerve disease.

Dr. Legge is a Fellow of the North-American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and currently serves as president of the Pediatric Cortical Visual Impairment Society. 

Services and treatments

Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Medical School

UNMC College of Medicine, 1986

Internship

UNMC College of Medicine, 1987

Residency

Ophthalmology, Boston University Medical School, 1990

Fellowship

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Tufts University/New England Medical Center, 1991

Publications

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Locations

Truhlsen Eye Institute
3902 Leavenworth St. Omaha NE 68105 Get directions
Monday - Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Truhlsen Eye Institute at Village Pointe Health Center
110 N 175th St. Omaha, NE 68118 Get directions
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.If you have an urgent need, please call 402.559.2020.
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Can perform surgeries at: Nebraska Medical Center.

Insurance and Coverage

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Licensed to practice medicine in: Nebraska

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Ratings

  • Sep 17, 2026

    Dr. Legge explained everything very well. He was thoughtful and thorough.

  • Sep 10, 2026

    I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Legge as my eye care provider.

  • Sep 10, 2026

    Dr. Legge is the best.

  • Aug 30, 2026

    Love Dr Legge

  • Aug 27, 2026

    Dr. Legge is such a nice gentleman. I trust him completely to make the correct decisions about my care.

  • Aug 23, 2026

    Dr. Legge is very kind, considerate and concerned with all my needs and questions. Very polite also calling me ma'am is very thoughtful.

  • Jun 15, 2026

    I highly respect Dr Legge. I feel he is very knowledgeable in his field. We were seen by a resident Dr first who seemed a little stressed, but show me one who's not. He still appeared to know what he was doing, just focused more on his own interest. Dr Legge had a medical student in tow who seemed very interested in everything.

  • Jun 09, 2026

    We have been going to this provider since our 23 year-old was a toddler and she has seen him since she was five. Would highly recommend this provider.

  • Jun 04, 2026

    Dr. Legge was very thorough with his exam and explained everything to me for my treatments.

  • Jun 03, 2026

    Very good.

  • May 22, 2026

    Dr Legge was amazingly kind and supportive. He is respectful to his staff and communicated clearly with me.

  • May 21, 2026

    Dr Legge has always been very good to work with.

  • Apr 30, 2026

    Dr. Legge is recognized nationally. We are not even sure how we were able to get him to be her surgeon. We are very happy with Dr. Legge

  • Apr 23, 2026

    Very professional!!

  • Mar 13, 2026

    Good

  • Mar 09, 2026

    I love Doctor Legge, he's very nice, knowledgeable and cares for patients, he explains everything and he listens to you. I've been coming here for 3 yrs and I 100% trust him with my care!!

  • Mar 07, 2026

    Dr Legge is a top notch Dr. We have seen him for 21 years and he knows how to work with me.

  • Feb 06, 2026

    Wonderful doctor, been going for years, but generally spend a great deal of time there

  • Jan 31, 2026

    Dr Legge is wonderful

  • Jan 23, 2026

    The time we wait from getting in the exam room to seeing the doctor is the longest part we wait about 20 minutes

  • Jan 21, 2026

    Dr. was kind and very nice

  • Jan 09, 2026

    Dr. Legge is an incredibly friendly, caring and thorough provider.

  • Dec 31, 2025

    Dr Legge and his staff are always both professional and pleasant!

  • Nov 23, 2025

    I would not know how to describe a bad experience because everything from start to finish exceeded my expectations!

  • Nov 02, 2025

    Dr. Legge was very professional and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions thoroughly.

  • Oct 18, 2025

    I have known the doctor for many years and trust him explicitly!

  • Oct 17, 2025

    Dr. Legge is the best. He always listens to me and explains everything in a way I can understand. He is very positive and always puts my concerns and worries at ease. He is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. I like the way he goes over my test results and informs me of what will happen at my next appt. He is wonderful and I am so grateful to have him as my doctor. He even remembers that I like to ride horses and I barrel race. The world needs more doctors like Dr. Legge.

  • Oct 16, 2025

    Dr Legge is a Great Doctor! Nice & extremely intelligent & honest in his discussions with him! I hope those who get to train under him take everything to heart how he works & his skillset he provides us patients! God Bless Dr Legge!

  • Oct 03, 2025

    My doctor was excellent. He is listening to me and trying to help me feel better.

  • Sep 30, 2025

    Talked low and didn't thoroughly speak at you instead he talks more to the wall. Did not introduce med student shadowing him, the student introduced himself.

  • Sep 29, 2025

    (Patient) has been under Dr. Legge's care for 2 years. We appreciate his care. He has a calm demeanor and is very thorough. We appreciate him.

  • Sep 26, 2025

    Miracle doctor.

  • Sep 23, 2025

    Have sent several patients to the clinic

  • Aug 30, 2025

    Dr Legge is wonderful. Very professional. Anyone dedicated to the gift of vision is a super hero

  • Aug 11, 2025

    Dr Legge is Awsome.

  • Jul 15, 2025

    If I hadn't ask questions I don't think that next management steps would have been clear

  • Jun 20, 2025

    Have been a patient of Dr Legge for years. He is the best

  • Jun 08, 2025

    Dr Legge is a wonderful asset to The Nebraska Medical community

  • May 25, 2025

    Dr Legge is exceptional and kind.

  • May 16, 2025

    Excellent care.

  • May 16, 2025

    Everyone was kind and understanding

  • May 15, 2025

    This was my first appointment at the eye clinic and was impressed with the experience

  • May 08, 2025

    Dr. Legge is wonderful!!

  • May 08, 2025

    I've been going to Dr. Legge for over 25 years and drive 60 miles to see him. I have recommended him many times over the years.

  • Apr 24, 2025

    The doctor is so professional and such a gentleman. He is easy to talk with, answers all my questions and gives me answers that enables me to make informed decisions about my health care. I trust him.

  • Apr 15, 2025

    I was very impressed with the staff and their skills in my examination

  • Apr 14, 2025

    Explained things very well.

  • Apr 06, 2025

    Dr Legge is very good. He patiently explained my surgery results in layman terms.

  • Apr 05, 2025

    Can't beat this service

  • Mar 27, 2025

    Dr. Legge has always been good to us and we trust his expertise.

  • Feb 09, 2025

    Dr Legge and his resident are amazing. They listened to my concerns and asked questions to help me the best they could. Unmatched care.

  • Feb 08, 2025

    Dr. Legge was extremely friendly and answered my questions in an easy understand way. He was thorough in explaining his findings and recommended treatment options. He carefully explained the benefits I could expect from strabismus surgery, as well as the potential for risks. I will highly recommend this provider to others!

  • Jan 23, 2025

    My doctor and all his assistants are very professional and very courteous and care for me or I wouldn't come here this is the best doctor I've ever had for my eyes!

  • Nov 08, 2024

    Great bedside manner. Very caring

  • Nov 07, 2024

    I have been seeing Dr. Legge for over 20 years and feel he has treated me professionally and has explained exam and tests thoroughly and in a way I could understand. Thank you Dr. Legge.

  • Nov 05, 2024

    Dr Legge gives excellent care

  • Oct 30, 2024

    Very knowledgeably

  • Oct 24, 2024

    Dr Legge was the only good thing about this appt

  • Oct 23, 2024

    Several options quickly listed. Very glad labs were ordered and completed to dx or R/O causes of problems.

  • Oct 17, 2024

    We love Dr. Legge!!!! He is extremely knowledgeable, explains things in a way you can understand, and takes time to answer all my questions. I would definitely recommend Dr. Legge. We are blessed to have him as our doctor.

  • Oct 12, 2024

    I trust in him whole heartedly he has my back and my eyes!

  • Oct 12, 2024

    Dr Legge is a great Dr.

  • Oct 06, 2024

    Dr. Legge is an excellent doctor in all ways of providing a professional service;