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Patient Stories Close up of ICL lens being held in front of person's eye

ICL vision correction surgery enhances patient’s daily life
Jenny May has worn glasses since she was in third grade. Dealing with her strong prescription glasses became just another part of daily life. That is, until she experienced a life-changing vision correction surgery.
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New laser surgery offers ‘better-than-glasses’ vision
The future of laser vision correction has arrived in our state. Nebraska Medicine’s Truhlsen Eye Institute now offers advanced laser technology called WaveLight® Plus.
Patient Stories Lori Bausch, RN in skydiving suit

LASIK surgery helps skydiving nurse soar to new heights
For Lori Bausch, RN, the decision to get LASIK surgery was life changing. The Nebraska Medicine float staff nurse and avid skydiver had considered the procedure for years before finally taking the leap.
Conditions and Services Ronald Krueger, MD, ophthalmologist, with patient

Hyperopic laser vision correction research study
Those interested in LASIK eye surgery may be eligible for a research study if they are farsighted and between 20 and 40 years of age.
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You asked, we answered: Can I have LASIK a second time?
I’m wondering if I am eligible or if it's safe to have another corrective LASIK procedure.
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SMILE or LASIK? Comparing 5 aspects of 2 vision correction surgeries
Looking for the differences between LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) surgery and SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction)? SMILE is the latest vision correction surgery and the most recently approved.
Conditions and Services How LASIK surgery is done

How LASIK surgery is done
Are you thinking about getting LASIK but worried about the procedure? Let me tell you what it’s like.
Patient Stories Watch a patient go through getting laser vision correction surgery

Watch a patient go through getting laser vision correction surgery
Watch someone go through a LASIK procedure.
Questions and Answers LASIK Q&A with Ronald Krueger, MD

[Video] LASIK Q&A with Ronald Krueger, MD
A live Q&A with ophthalmologist Ronald Krueger, MD about LASIK.
Conditions and Services Ronald Krueger, MD, ophthalmologist, evaluating a woman for LASIK surgery

LASIK: 7 reasons it might not be for you, plus 3 alternative procedures
LASIK surgery is the most commonly performed elective surgical procedure in all of medicine. While LASIK surgery is very successful, not everyone may be a candidate. Dr. Ronald Krueger discusses who is a good candidate and who is not.
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