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Our Surgery Center Clinical Director, Katie (Olmsted) Peterson, was recently featured in the latest issue of ASC Focus magazine! Check out her insights on enhancing staff education and training with the link here.
Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Tower Clock Eye Center – Appleton (3142 N. Richmond St.) for a free educational program on glaucoma, one of the leading causes of vision loss. Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, will share how he manages glaucoma both medically and surgically, covering the latest treatment options, […]
Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, recently traveled to Tanzania with FOCUS Inc., a program dedicated to advancing ophthalmology education and training around the world. During the trip, he worked with local residents to share cataract surgery techniques, retina examination skills, and hands-on laboratory training for first-year residents. He also delivered lectures on scleritis and post–cornea transplant […]
Confused about whether your upcoming appointment counts as a medical eye exam or a routine vision exam? You’re not alone. This distinction is important because it impacts insurance coverage, billing, and your out-of-pocket costs. In this video, Tower Clock Eye Center practice administrator, Danielle Jorgensen, explains the key differences between medical and routine eye exams, […]
Join us for a FREE cataract seminar to learn more about one of the most common—and most treatable—causes of vision loss. This seminar (registration required, see below) will cover what cataracts are, how the disease progresses, available surgical options (including laser cataract surgery), intraocular lens (IOL) selection, and what to expect before and after surgery. […]
Medical vs. Routine Vision Exams: What’s the Difference? If you’ve ever wondered whether your eye appointment is considered a medical eye exam or a routine vision exam, you’re not alone—and it’s actually a really important distinction, especially when it comes to billing and insurance coverage. What Is a Medical Eye Exam? A medical eye exam […]
National ASC Month August is National Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Month, a time to recognize the essential role ASCs play in improving access to high-quality, cost-effective surgical care across the country. At Tower Clock Surgery Center, with locations in Green Bay and Appleton, Wisconsin, we’re proud to be part of this modern approach to outpatient […]
We’re honored… and seeing the love, clearly! Thanks to YOU, Tower Clock Eye Center has been voted Best of the Bay for the 10th consecutive year! And that’s not all—we’ve also landed in the Top 3 for Best of the Valley! We’re so grateful to our amazing patients and community for your continued trust and […]
In this video, Dr. Jamie Myers, OD, from Tower Clock Eye Center explains the importance of visual field testing, a vital diagnostic tool used to detect and monitor a range of eye and neurological conditions. Whether you’re being monitored for glaucoma, have experienced vision loss, or are undergoing routine care, visual field testing plays a […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts by your optometrist, or you’re experiencing blurry vision, glare, or trouble seeing at night, it may be time to consider cataract surgery. But in Appleton and surrounding areas, many ophthalmology clinics are booking surgeries months out—leaving patients waiting while they miss out on enjoying life to the fullest. At […]
