If you’re experiencing dull or blurry vision, chances are, you have a cataract that can and should be treated. Click below to take our self-test, tell us a little about yourself, and find out more about your options to improve your vision.
Dr. John Liu is one of Nebraska’s most experienced eye surgeons, having performed thousands of laser surgery and microsurgical. Dr. John Specializes in cataract surgery, iLasik correction, and glaucoma surgery. Dr. John Liu is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Purdue university and served as a major in the United States army while completing his internship and ophthalmology residency.
In 1989, he completed his fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Illinois eye center. Dr. John Liu was honorably discharged from the army in 1990. Dr. Liu became board certified in ophthalmology in 1987 and participates in continuing education programs around the country.
Today he is one of the few fellowship-trained glaucoma specialists in Private practice in Nebraska. Dr. Liu was raised in the common-wealth of Puerto Rico, and is also fluent in Spanish and Chinese.
Dr. James Liu joined his brother in practice at The Omaha Eye Institute in 1996. Since then, Dr. James Liu has also become one of the most experienced and talented eye and cosmetic surgeons in Omaha having performed thousands of laser and microsurgical procedures utilizing the latest techniques and technology. He specializes in refractive surgery, cataract, cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, and laser skin rejuvenation.
Dr. Liu is an honors graduate of Harvard University and the University of Puerto Rico and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as a student. Subsequent to his internship at Hurley Medical Center at Michigan State University, Dr. Liu completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine in 1996. Dr. James Liu was American Board Certified in Ophthalmology in 1998. He has been a member of the Academy of Ophthalmology since 1996 and a Fellow of the Academy since 1998. He continues to actively participate in numerous continuing education programs in ophthalmology and cosmetic surgery throughout the United States.
Dr. Mark Young, M.D. is a native of North Platte, NE who attended medical school at the University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in Omaha, NE and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, CO. He spent thefirst five years of his practicein Greeley, CO and has since been practicing inNorth Platte, NE.
Dr. Mark Young was American Board Certified in Ophthalmology in 1996. He has been a member of the Academy of Ophthalmology since 1995. He continues to actively participate in numerous continuing education programs in ophthalmology throughout the United States.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which happens gradually and can make your vision less sharp over time. The natural lens, located behind the iris (the colored portion of the eye), works like the lens of a camera. The natural lens focuses light images on the retina in the back of the eye which then transports those images to the brain.
Although cataracts can happen at any age, they are the most common cause of vision loss in adults over 55. More than one million cataract procedures will be performed nationwide this year alone. At Omaha & Lincoln Eye & Laser Institutes we offer the most advanced micro-surgical technique in the comfort of our very own AAAHC accredited surgery center.
Due to the slow progression, cataracts can be difficult to recognize. Often times cataracts are the reason behind increasingly blurred vision, dulled colors or decreased night vision due to glare, starburst or halos. Reading can become more difficult due to the blurriness and loss of contrast sensitivity, and daily activities may be impacted for these reasons. In the past it was thought that cataract surgery could not be performed until the cataract was ripe or ready. With recent research and studies we have found that this is no longer true. Cataract surgery can be performed as soon as vision interferes with a patient’s quality of life.
Drs. John and James Liu and Dr. Mark Young were the first in Nebraska to use lasers to remove cataracts, and were also the first to incorporate state-of- the-art, image-guided systems during cataract surgery to achieve best visual results.
The LenSx® laser is an advanced femtosecond laser that operates with unmatched precision. The computer-controlled procedure helps our skilled surgeons create a customized surgical plan that fits the unique needs of your eye. The innovative high-resolution 3-D display lets our doctors view an intricately detailed image of every component of the eye so a more accurate incision can be made, cutting down on the risk for complications and helping to ensure successful results.
LenSx® technology uses a revolutionary laser to evaluate your eyes. The LenSx® waves gently disperse over the curvature of your eye, allowing a live image of your eye to be generated on a nearby computer. The real-time image is studied by your surgeon, as he or she distinguishes where to make the initial incisions in your eye. Once the sites have been mapped out, the computer-guided laser makes several small, precise incisions in the surface of your eye. The process is quick, virtually painless, and incredibly accurate. After the incisions have been made, the laser is used to soften the cataract and break it into smaller segments.
Once the cataract has been partitioned into smaller segments, an ultrasonic tipped probe is inserted into your eye to remove the smaller lens segments. The removal process is performed with a combination ultrasonic probe and automated irrigation – aspiration probe. Once the lens has been removed, an aspheric intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted into the capsule bag that once held your natural lens.
The total stay at the Omaha & Lincoln Eye & Laser Institutes will generally average anywhere from 2 to 4 hours due to pre-op and post-op time required. The actual cataract procedure is only twenty to thirty minutes.
The Omaha Eye & Laser Institute is completely committed to delivering the best possible care for our patients so you can enjoy clear, crisp distance vision without glasses or contacts. Our focus on advanced laser technology to produce better surgical results and better vision is what truly distinguishes us. Our Omaha ophthalmologists are committed to improve your quality of life by dramatically improving your vision.
We were the first eye doctors to bring bladeless laser vision correction LASIK to Nebraska in 2002, and we were the first doctors to bring bladeless Laser Cataract surgery to Nebraska in 2011. All our LASIK and cataract surgeries are performed in our own private, exclusive, AAAHC accredited / state-certified surgical center - ensuring our consistent care for our patients during every step of treatment. We have highly-experienced and dedicated support staff that focuses exclusively on eye surgery.
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