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She’s Helped Thousands of Omaha Patients Choose Refractive Lens Exchange. Then She Chose It for Herself.

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Jolene Palmquist, RN, CRNO, Surgical Manager for Kugler Vision, with surgeon Dr. Lance Kugler, MD following her successful RLE with LAL procedure in Omaha, NE. If you’ve been searching for Refractive Lens Exchange in Omaha, NE, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of the same question: is this really worth it? Consider this — the woman who has spent over 40 years counseling patients through vision correction surgery at one of Omaha’s most trusted practices decided it was time to stop counseling and start experiencing. Jolene Palmquist, RN, CRNO, is the Surgical Manager at Kugler Vision in Omaha, Nebraska. She has guided more patients through Refractive Lens Exchange than most people could count. And when her own vision started making daily life harder than it needed to be, she did exactly what she’s always told patients to do. She took the next step. Her story is worth reading — whether you’re squinting at menus in Omaha restaurants, fishing for your readers in the dark, o...
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What Happens During a LASIK Evaluation in Omaha?

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If you’re considering LASIK in Omaha , understanding the evaluation process is an important first step. Knowing what to expect — and how to prepare — helps you make an informed decision about your vision correction options. What happens during a LASIK evaluation in Omaha? A LASIK evaluation in Omaha typically includes a comprehensive eye exam, corneal thickness measurements, corneal topography mapping, pupil size assessment, tear film evaluation, and a review of your medical history and vision goals. The evaluation determines whether your eyes are suitable for LASIK or if another vision correction procedure may be more appropriate. Most evaluations take one to two hours. At Kugler Vision, the evaluation process is called EyeAnalysis — a comprehensive diagnostic exam using advanced imaging technology that typically takes 90 minutes. Surgeons Dr. Lance Kugler or Dr. Drew Dickson personally review every patient’s results and recommends the procedure best suited to your unique eyes, whe...
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EVO ICL Lens Vision Correction: Dr. Drew Dickson Explains the Implantable Collamer Lens in Omaha, Nebraska

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If you’re curious about vision correction beyond glasses, contacts, and even LASIK, you may have heard about EVO ICL Lens— short for Implantable Collamer Lens . In a recent Very Local Business Spotlight interview on KETV, Dr. Drew Dickson of Kugler Vision offered insights on what EVO ICL is, how it works, and who might be a good candidate for the procedure. What Is the EVO ICL Lens? The EVO ICL Lens is a biocompatible implantable lens that is placed inside the eye to correct vision. Think of it like an internal contact lens: instead of resting on the surface of the eye like a traditional contact, the ICL is positioned behind the iris and in front of your eye’s natural lens. This allows light to focus more accurately on the retina, improving clarity and reducing reliance on glasses or contacts. How EVO ICL Differs from LASIK During the interview, Dr. Dickson explained a key difference between EVO ICL and LASIK: LASIK reshapes the corneal surface using lasers , while EVO ICL do...
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SMILE vs LASIK: Which Vision Correction Is Right for You in Omaha?

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Choosing between SMILE and LASIK can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to decide which vision correction option fits your eyes, your lifestyle, and your long-term goals. Many people turn to Kugler Vision because they want a clear, honest explanation of how these two advanced treatments differ and what kind of result each may offer. SMILE is FDA-approved for nearsightedness with or without astigmatism, while LASIK can also treat farsightedness and more complex refractive errors. Both procedures are safe, modern solutions for refractive errors, but they work in different ways and support different patient needs. This guide breaks down those differences in simple terms to help you make an informed decision. To learn what is best for your eyes, schedule a consultation with Kugler Vision. What’s the Difference Between SMILE and LASIK? The main difference between SMILE and LASIK is how each procedure reshapes the cornea to correct near-sightedness, astigmatism, and other vision correc...
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Dr. Lance Kugler: Omaha’s World College of Refractive Surgery Fellow | Elite LASIK Surgeon Credentials

What Separates Elite LASIK Surgeons from the Rest? Finding a qualified LASIK surgeon in Omaha can be challenging when marketing claims fail to highlight meaningful credential differences. The World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (WCRS) Fellowship represents verified surgical excellence that less than 3.33% of LASIK surgeons nationwide achieve. Dr. Lance Kugler is one of only two World College of Refractive Surgery Fellows in Nebraska, bringing internationally validated expertise to patients throughout the region. The other WCRS Fellow happens to be Kugler Vision’s own Dr. Drew Dickson, who also practices at Modern Vision Centers in West Des Moines. How Many WCRS Fellows Practice in Nebraska? Dr. Lance Kugler is one of only two World College of Refractive Surgery Fellows practicing in Nebraska. He is based in Omaha and brings the expertise of a WCRS-certified LASIK surgeon to the state. (October 2025, WCRS official directory) Out of the approximately 19,0...
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When Can You Return to Contact Sports After LASIK?

Many patients at Kugler Vision choose LASIK because it offers the freedom to perform at their best—without the limitations of glasses or contacts. But if you play football, basketball, martial arts, or any other contact sport, you may be wondering how long you’ll need to sit out after surgery. It’s a smart question, and recovery timelines can vary depending on the activity. In this article, we’ll break down what you can expect and when it’s safe to get back in the game. Schedule a consultation with Kugler Vision to find out if LASIK is the right option for your active lifestyle. When can you return to contact sports after LASIK? Most patients at Kugler Vision can return to contact sport activities like basketball, racquetball, or football about one month after LASIK, provided they wear proper eye protection. This timeline allows the cornea and the tissue around the flap created during LASIK eye surgery to stabilize enough to withstand normal bumps or incidental contact. Some athlet...
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Refractive Lens Exchange for Adults Over 50 | Lance Kugler, MD on KETV

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On KETV Omaha’s Very Local Business Spotlight, Lauren Taylor sits down with Dr. Kugler of Kugler Vision to discuss refractive lens exchange , a vision correction procedure designed for people in their 40s and 50s who are experiencing age-related changes in their eyesight. Dr. Kugler explains how this procedure differs from cataract surgery, who makes an ideal candidate, and the various lens options available to patients seeking to improve both their near and distance vision while preventing future cataracts. Introduction Lauren Taylor: Get ready for another very local business spotlight. I’m Lauren Taylor and today we’re at Kugler Vision talking to Dr. Kugler about refractive lens exchange. Dr. Kugler, what is refractive lens exchange? What is Refractive Lens Exchange? Dr. Kugler: Our eyes have natural lenses that are able to see far and close. And as we get older, we lose the ability to do that. And so refractive lens exchange replaces our natural lens with an artificial lens t...
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