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Dr. Lee Thurber, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Lee Thurber, MD
5.0 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Lee Thurber, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lincoln, NE.
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Dr. Lee Thurber, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Lincoln, NE
Accepting new patients
Dr. Lee Thurber, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lincoln, NE.

About

Dr. Thurber graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN. Dr. Lee Thurber, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Thurber currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bryan East Campus and CHI Health St. Elizabeth. Dr. Thurber has experience treating conditions like Presbyopia and Accommodation Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thurber received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Thurber's office accepts new patients. Dr. Thurber is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Senile Cataracts
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Senile Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Squamous Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Shingles
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Strabismus
Stye
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Tonic Pupil
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Eyeworks Inc
    1101 S 70th St Ste 200, Lincoln, NE 68510
  2. 2 Bryan Medical Center-West
    2300 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68502

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Oct 12, 2021
Dr Thurber is the best! He is so kind and takes all the time I need to understand what he is telling me about my eyes. I never wait more than a minute or two for my appointment. He is a 5 star Doctor.
Pat Pike-Dimel — Oct 12, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lee Thurber, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thurber's profile.

Dr. Thurber frequently treats the following conditions: Presbyopia and Accommodation Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lee Thurber, MD is affiliated with Bryan East Campus and CHI Health St. Elizabeth.

Yes, Dr. Lee Thurber, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bryan East Campus

    1600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE

  • CHI Health St. Elizabeth

    555 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE