ilumin Eye Care Center, an ophthalmology practice located in Omaha, Nebraska, offers laser-assisted cataract surgery to patients across the greater Omaha metro area. ilumin's board-certified ophthalmologists, Dr. Peter Simone and Dr. Brandon Menke perform femtosecond laser cataract surgery. The practice also offers the Light Adjustable Lens and same-day bilateral cataract surgery to cataract patients in Omaha. A new patient resource published by the practice, Laser Cataract Surgery in Omaha: Which Ophthalmologists Offer It, reviews how laser-assisted cataract surgery differs from traditional surgery, which Omaha ophthalmology practices offer it, and the intraocular lens options available to cataract patients.
Laser cataract surgery uses a femtosecond laser to perform several steps that a surgeon otherwise completes by hand, including the corneal incision, the opening in the lens capsule, and softening of the cataract before it is removed. The laser performs these steps with image-guided precision, while the choice between laser-assisted and traditional surgery depends on a patient's cataract and lens preferences. As with traditional cataract surgery, the clouded natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens, and the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. For residents of Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, and Papillion, ilumin Eye Care Center offers a full range of intraocular lens options, from monofocal lenses to premium options such as toric, extended-depth-of-focus, and the Light Adjustable Lens, which allows patients to fine-tune their vision after cataract surgery. According to the practice, premium lens implants can reduce dependence on glasses for many patients.
Candidacy for laser cataract surgery is determined during a comprehensive eye exam in Omaha that measures the eye and identifies individual factors, while traditional manual cataract surgery remains effective for many patients with straightforward cataracts. The image-guided precision of the femtosecond laser supports accurate placement of the intraocular lens, which is relevant for patients across the Omaha metro area who choose premium or astigmatism-correcting lenses. ilumin Eye Care Center also offers same-day bilateral cataract surgery, which allows eligible patients to complete both eyes in one day. Most patients notice clearer vision within a few days of cataract surgery.
"Laser-assisted cataract surgery gives us image-guided precision for the steps that matter most when positioning a lens," said Dr. Brandon Menke, MD, board-certified ophthalmologist at ilumin Eye Care Center. "For each patient, the goal is matching the technology and the lens to their eye and their vision goals, whether that involves a premium lens, astigmatism correction, or a standard monofocal lens." Dr. Menke earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Oculoplastic Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He has been featured by KETV discussing refractive cataract surgery and by KMTV discussing the Light Adjustable Lens. Cataract surgery at ilumin Eye Care Center is performed by Dr. Menke and Dr. Peter Simone, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology who earned an MD with Distinction and a PhD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and together the practice's ophthalmologists bring more than 50 years of combined experience to patients in Omaha.
ilumin Eye Care Center is located at its Lakeside office at 16820 Frances Street, Suite 100, in Omaha, Nebraska, and serves cataract patients throughout Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, and Papillion. A consultation for laser cataract surgery includes a comprehensive eye exam, measurements of the eye, and a review of intraocular lens options along with Medicare and insurance coverage, since basic cataract surgery is usually covered when medically necessary while premium lenses may involve an added cost. During the consultation, the practice's surgeons review whether a patient is a candidate for laser-assisted surgery and which lens best fits their vision goals. The practice's Google Maps profile shows its location, and driving directions to the office are available for patients traveling across the Omaha metro area.
ilumin Eye Care Center provides laser cataract surgery, the Light Adjustable Lens, and same-day bilateral cataract surgery to patients in Omaha and the surrounding communities. More information about cataract surgery and intraocular lens options at the practice is available at ilumineyes.com or by calling 402-933-6600. ilumin Eye Care Center continues to offer current-generation cataract technology and a full range of intraocular lens options to cataract patients across the Omaha metro area.
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For more information about ilumin Eye Care Center, contact the company here:
ilumin Eye Care Center
ilumen
(402) 558-2211
info@ilumineyes.com
16820 Frances St #100, Omaha, NE 68130
