The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Nebraska, US

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Nebraska, US. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Truhlsen Eye Institute

    3902 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-559-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
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    Brent Timperley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Timperley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Timperley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Steven Z. Yeh
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Steven Z. Yeh
    Ophthalmology
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    Truhlsen Eye Institute

    3902 Leavenworth St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-559-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
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    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Yeh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Yeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
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    Midwest Eye Care PC

    4353 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Halsted is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Halsted is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Halsted is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Shawna R. Collier
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Shawna R. Collier
    Ophthalmology
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    Oregon Trail Eye Center PC

    945 E Zero Street, 
    Ainsworth, NE 
    402-387-2800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Shawna Collier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Collier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Daniel Agraz
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Daniel Agraz
    Ophthalmology
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    First Eye Associates PC

    8111 Dodge St, Suite 143, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-354-8111
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
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    Daniel Agraz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Agraz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Agraz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jordan J. Rixen
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jordan J. Rixen
    Ophthalmology
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    Mid-Plains EyeCare Center PC

    121 N 8th St, 
    Nebraska City, NE 
    402-484-9000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jordan Rixen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Dr. Rixen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Rixen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    Midwest Eye Care PC

    13500 California St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jesse Himebaugh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Himebaugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Himebaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas J. Clinch
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Thomas J. Clinch
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kearney Eye Institute PC

    411 W 39th St, 
    Kearney, NE 
    308-324-5994
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Clinch is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kearney, Nebraska. Dr. Clinch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Clinch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Care PC

    4353 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Feilmeier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Feilmeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Astigmatism. Dr. Feilmeier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sao C. Liu
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Sao C. Liu
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Leighow Anesthesia & Medical Aesthetics LLC

    11606 Nicholas St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-493-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Sao Liu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. John T. Halgren
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. John T. Halgren
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Nebraska Methodist Hospital

    8303 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-354-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    John Halgren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Halgren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Halgren is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. William B. Miles
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. William B. Miles
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Avera Medical Group O'Neill-Urgent Care

    300 N 2nd St Ste 100, 
    Oneill, NE 
    402-336-5122
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    William Miles is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oneill, Nebraska. Dr. Miles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Miles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Julie P. Janky
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Julie P. Janky
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    CHI Health Saint Francis

    2620 W Faidley Ave, 
    Grand Island, NE 
    308-384-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Julie Janky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Grand Island, Nebraska. Dr. Janky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma. Dr. Janky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Patricia A. Terp
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Patricia A. Terp
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Care PC

    4353 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Patricia Terp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Terp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Terp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Madeline D. Ripa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Madeline D. Ripa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Care PC

    4353 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Madeline Ripa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ripa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Ripa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Lee T. Thurber
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Lee T. Thurber
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eyeworks Inc

    1101 S 70th St Ste 200, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    402-486-3132
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lee Thurber is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Thurber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Presbyopia. Dr. Thurber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mario C. Mota
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Mario C. Mota
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eyeworks Inc

    1101 S 70th St Ste 200, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    402-486-3132
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mario Mota is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Mota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Dr. Mota is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Rachel C. Mercer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Rachel C. Mercer
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Eye Care PC

    13500 California St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-552-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Mercer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Mercer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Pinguecula, and Chalazion. Dr. Mercer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Gleason-Janky Eye Physicians PC

    611 N Diers Ave Ste 2, 
    Grand Island, NE 
    308-381-4733
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Trumler-Gleason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Grand Island, Nebraska. Dr. Trumler-Gleason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Trumler-Gleason is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Nebraska Laser Eye Associates

    4909 S 118th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    402-506-9970
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Baartman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Baartman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Cloudy Cornea, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Baartman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pterygium?

    A pterygium is a noncancerous growth that starts in the clear, thin tissue (conjunctiva) of the eye. This growth covers the white part of the eye (sclera) and extends onto the cornea. It is often slightly raised and contains visible blood vessels. The problem may occur on one or both eyes.

    When should I see a Pterygium doctor in Nebraska, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pterygium doctor in Nebraska, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Pterygium doctor in Nebraska, US?

    You can find a Pterygium doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Pterygium doctors in Nebraska, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pterygium doctors in Nebraska, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pterygium doctor in Nebraska, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pterygium doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pterygium doctor in Nebraska, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pterygium doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pterygium doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pterygium doctors in Nebraska, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pterygium doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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