Articles, Videos & Publications by Dr. Ivey L. Thornton, MD
A collection of articles, lectures, and video conversations Dr. Thornton has contributed — curated here so you can read and watch the same information she shares with her patients.
In her own voice.
Selected video appearances and patient education segments.
Can LASIK Help If I Now Need Reading Glasses?
UNMC College of Medicine
Dr. Thornton answers a common post-LASIK question on the #AskUNMC patient education series.
Welcome Video · Burgess Health CenterCataract & LASIK Specialist Now at Burgess
Burgess Specialty Clinics, Onawa IA
Burgess Health Center introduces Dr. Thornton as their visiting cataract and LASIK surgeon.
Webinar · On-DemandBeyond LASIK: Your Vision Correction Options
Nebraska Medicine Advancing Health, 2024
A full-length webinar walking through LASIK, PRK, SMILE, Contoura Vision, EVO ICL, and RLE — with candidacy criteria.
Writing for Nebraska Medicine.
Six bylined articles published through Nebraska Medicine’s Advancing Health platform. Every piece was fact-checked and professionally edited.
What Are Eye Floaters, and Are They Treatable?
Why floaters happen, when they are harmless, and when to come in urgently. Includes the warning signs that indicate a possible retinal tear.
Read on Nebraska MedicineWhat Is a Detached Retina, and How Does It Happen?
The mechanics of retinal detachment in plain English. Why peripheral vision fades first. When surgery becomes urgent.
Read on Nebraska MedicineLASIK Surgery Helps Skydiving Nurse Soar to New Heights
A patient story about Lori Bausch, an RN and competitive skydiver who underwent monovision LASIK after Dr. Thornton treated her for an optic nerve condition.
Read on Nebraska MedicineICL Vision Correction Surgery Enhances Patient’s Daily Life
Jenny May, an Omaha native with thin corneas who was ruled out for LASIK, describes her EVO ICL surgery with Dr. Thornton.
Read on Nebraska MedicineLaser Vision Correction Options Beyond LASIK: What Is Contoura Vision?
Co-authored with Dr. Brian Armstrong. A comprehensive overview of all six refractive procedures available at Truhlsen Eye Institute.
Read on Nebraska MedicineHow to Treat Itchy Eyes
The difference between allergy itch, blepharitis, and viral conjunctivitis — and practical tips like refrigerated preservative-free artificial tears and lid hygiene.
Read on Nebraska MedicineConversations on vision care.
Three recorded appearances where you can hear Dr. Thornton explain surgery options, diagnosis, and decision-making in her own voice.
Dr. Ivey Thornton, Ophthalmology — Provider Introduction
A short introduction to Dr. Thornton’s practice at Nebraska Medicine, her approach, and what patients can expect from a consultation.
Read on Nebraska Medicine · YouTubeBeyond LASIK: Your Vision Correction Options
An on-demand webinar co-presented with Dr. Brian Armstrong. A candid walkthrough of LASIK, PRK, SMILE, Contoura Vision, EVO ICL, and RLE — including who qualifies for each.
Read on Nebraska Medicine · On-DemandRefractive Eye Surgery: Beyond LASIK
A solo in-person lecture at the Truhlsen Eye Institute’s Level Three Auditorium on refractive surgery options, candidacy, and patient expectations.
Read on Nebraska Medicine · Live EventVerified professional profiles.
Links to Dr. Thornton’s presence on the directories and platforms used by physicians, patients, and medical systems.
Doximity Physician Profile
ABMS board certification verified. Publications listed in full. The platform used by physicians to verify other physicians.
Read on DoximityUS News Doctor Profile
Listed directory entry with procedure volume data, insurance coverage, and fifteen-plus years of independent practice noted.
Read on US NewsHealthgrades Profile
Comprehensive physician profile including patient ratings and procedure frequency data.
Read on HealthgradesVitals Profile
Four listed areas of expertise. Currently accepting new patients.
Read on VitalsGlimpses of her practice, patient education, and life at the Truhlsen Eye Institute.
Read on @driveythorntonmdDunes LASIK Consultants
Her consultant biography at the Dunes LASIK & Vision Center in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.
Read on Dunes EyeI write and speak publicly because I believe the same information I share in a consultation should be available to anyone considering their options. The resources here are meant to help you come in informed, curious, and ready to make the right decision for you.