Spring is here and with this change in season comes eye allergies. Many of us know too well the congestion and swollen, itchy eyes associated with spring eye allergies. The primary causes of these allergies are things we all come in contact with including pollen, dust mites, mold and pet dander, to name a few. […]
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It’s Halloween season and that means scary, frightening ghosts and goblins are on the way. Thankfully there’s nothing spooky when it’s time for cataract surgery, not to mention anything to be afraid of. But centuries ago, that wasn’t always the case. Before modern cataract surgery came to be, even before slightly less modern cataract surgery
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Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, yet nearly half of people affected by the disease are unaware they have it. Glaucoma also has no warning signs in its most common forms, especially in its earliest stages, so it can be difficult to detect without frequent eye exams. “Glaucoma affects the optic nerve
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Watch as Dr. Matthew Thompson discusses his training from first grade until he began practicing medicine. Tagged with: blog, Cataracts, Dr. Matthew Thompson, eye doctor, eye surgeon, LASIK, ophthalmologist, Tower Clock Eye Center Posted in: Blog, Latest News
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Cataract surgery is one of the most common, safest and successful surgeries performed in the U.S. Few issues arise after any cataract procedure, and the vast majority of patients come to have the best vision they have experienced in years. However, about 30% of patients will develop something called posterior capsule opacification (PCO). Cataract surgery
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Red, watery eyes, skin flakes around the eyes, greasy eyelids: they’re all symptoms of blepharitis, a common eye disease that affects the area of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow. The disease is a chronic condition that is easy to treat, but difficult to cure. Blepharitis presents when small oil glands on the eyelid become
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Watch as Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, explains how offering patients multiple options will benefit them when it comes to their eye surgeries. Tagged with: Best of the Bay, blog, Cataracts, Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, Eye Care, eye doctor, eye surgeon, Green Bay, Tower Clock Eye Center, Tower Clock Surgery Center Posted in: Blog, New Announcements
Tower Clock Eye Center, in keeping with the modern standard of care, is the first ophthalmology practice in Northeast Wisconsin to offer IV-free cataract surgery. The practice of IV-free cataract surgery is common in many ophthalmology centers across the U.S., and has widespread use in both Europe and Canada. IVs often cause increased levels of
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Tower Clock Eye Center prides itself on being on the cutting edge of ophthalmologic technology and techniques. Our practice model allows us to readily adopt new procedures and equipment; one of the most innovative areas of our care comes in the way of dropless cataract surgery. In standard cataract surgery, patients are prescribed several eyedrops,
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Watch as Kurt Schwiesow, MD, discusses the importance of insurance and the continuity of care at Tower Clock Eye Center. Tagged with: Best of the Bay, blog, cataract surgery, Cataracts, Common eye problems, Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, eye surgeon, glaucoma, Insurance, News, ophthalmologist, Outreach, Tower Clock Eye Center, Tower Clock Surgery Center, Wisconsin Posted in: Blog, Latest News, New Announcements, Uncategorized
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