Vance Thompson Vision Acquires Nebraska Laser Eye Associates to Advance Innovative Ophthalmic Care

VCBeat (WeChat ID: vcbeat) learned from foreign media that on November 26, 2019, local time, U.S. ophthalmic healthcare company Vance Thompson Vision announced the acquisition of the eye clinic Nebraska Laser Eye Associates. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed by either party.

It is reported that Vance Thompson Vision made this acquisition decision after 18 months of steady growth in its regional operations across Nebraska and Iowa, aiming to advance innovative ophthalmic medical technologies for the treatment of eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma, as well as for post-operative care following corneal surgery and LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) procedures.

Dr. Vance Thompson, founder of Vance Thompson Vision, stated, “This acquisition is a great opportunity to showcase our deep commitment to research and continuous innovation over the past few years. For instance, cataract patients can now achieve optimal corrected vision without glasses after surgery by utilizing the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL). These innovative technologies are ushering in a new chapter in ophthalmic healthcare.”

It is understood that the clinics and surgical centers under Nebraska Laser Eye Associates will operate under the name Vance Thompson Vision in the future without changing their locations. Its current medical director, Dr. Mark E. Johnston, will retire at the end of January 2020, while Dr. Brandon Baartman, head of the Vance Thompson Vision Omaha branch, and optometrist Dr. John Goertz will join in early 2020.

Dr. Brandon Baartman stated, “We are very excited about future developments. The new workspace, combined with our collaboration with Dr. Goertz, will enable us to provide simpler and more convenient medical services to patients, while also enhancing the efficiency of our team.”

“Establishing an ophthalmic medical institution that integrates outpatient services and a surgical center will create a best-in-class healthcare experience for patients,” said Dr. John Berdahl, partner at Vance Thompson Vision. “We are excited to have this opportunity and look forward to seeing Dr. Baartman and Dr. Goertz work together to provide top-tier eye surgery and care services to patients.”

Vance Thompson Vision is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading medical centers for laser vision correction and intraocular lens implantation. It participates in the development and provision of the most advanced technologies in ophthalmology, aiming to enhance surgical outcomes and deliver an unparalleled patient experience.

Nebraska Laser Eye Associates is dedicated to providing optimal laser vision correction services, offering personalized medical care tailored to each patient’s ocular characteristics and lifestyle. Its Medical Director, Dr. Mark Johnston, has performed over 50,000 LASIK procedures, making him the most skilled surgeon in the Omaha area.

(Compiled by Hu Lushuang)