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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Meet Jim. Watch him describe the moment he realized he needed cataract surgery, and how he came to choose Tower Clock Eye Center. Not only has his vision improved, so too has his golf game. Tagged with: Best of the Bay, blog, cataract surgery, Cataracts, Common eye problems, Dr. Matthew Thompson, Laser Cataract Surgery, Testimonial, Tower Clock Eye Center Posted in: Blog, New Announcements
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Watch as Chrissy describes her journey to clear vision with LASIK from Dr. Matt Thompson at Tower Clock Eye Center. As an active person, with a family, a passion for being outside and a demanding work schedule, Chrissy was looking to be free from contacts and glasses. After researching other practices, her decision was clear.
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Watch Tower Clock Eye Center’s Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, discuss the IV-free surgery option that the clinic offers for cataract surgery. Tagged with: Best of the Bay, blog, Cataracts, Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, eye doctor, IV-free, ophthalmologist, Tower Clock Eye Center Posted in: Blog, New Announcements
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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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Among the most common questions ophthalmologists get from patients facing cataract surgery is if the procedure is painful. Cataract surgery is rarely painful and most patients who have gone through the procedure say they only had slight discomfort. After surgery, most patients are relieved how fast and relatively pain-free the procedure is. Patients need to
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