New faculty spotlight: Brian Armstrong, MD

Brian Armstrong, MD, is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Brian Armstrong, MD
• Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
• Current positions at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Associate professor, UNMC Department of Ophthalmology; ophthalmologist, Nebraska Medicine

Previous positions, including residencies and fellowships:

• Medical school at Vanderbilt University in Nashville
• Residency in ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Fellowship in cornea/refractive surgery at Cleveland Clinic – Cole Eye Institute

Professional and medical interests:

• Cataract surgery and  premium intraocular implantation
• Refractive surgery and laser vision correction: SMILE, LASIK, PRK, PTK, Refractive Lens Exchange, EVO ICL Placement
• Keratoconus treatment, including crosslinking and corneal rings 
• Pterygium excision
• Excision of conjunctival and corneal lesions
• Corneal dystrophies/degenerations, including pediatric corneal conditions 
• Corneal transplants 
• Diversity, equity and inclusion in health care

How I fell in love with ophthalmology: Being entrusted to care for someone’s eyes is a humbling privilege that I take seriously. Not only are our eyes the window to our souls, but they also enable us to see and experience the world. I’m passionate about improving people’s vision and enabling them to see more clearly.  

Memberships:

• American Board of Ophthalmology certified
• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons 
• International Society of Refractive Surgery

Three things people may not know about me:

• I spent eight years practicing abroad in the United Arab Emirates.
• I’m passionate about cooking and spending time with my family.
• I’m a former college sprinter who still likes to hit the track periodically.  

Clinic locations: Truhlsen Eye Institute and TEI at Village Pointe Health Center

For appointments and referrals: 402-559-2020