Among the many tests Tower Clock Eye Center uses to provide the best eye care is Optical Coherence Tomography, or OCT. This test is crucial to determine the eye’s health as it relates to several structures that comprise the eye, including the cornea, retina and optic nerve. OCT scans also provide eye doctors information about […]
Spring has sprung and so have seasonal eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis. Watch Dr. Kunal Patel, MD, explain the symptoms and what you can do to help reduce their affects this year.
Dry eye is the most common reason why people visit eye doctors, and with dryer air on the way it is important to know how best to keep your eyes properly lubricated. Watch Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, explain how to keep your eyes healthy during the upcoming winter months.
Now that spring is finally here and we’re venturing outside from coronavirus quarantine, the surroundings can be difficult to enjoy if you have seasonal allergies. The doctors of Tower Clock Eye Center are here to help! Why do our eyes get itchy, puffy and red due to the season? Seasonal Allergies Allergies are cause by […]
Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the cornea, or front part of the eye, and distorts vision as it progresses. Tower Clock Eye Center offers several treatments for keratoconus, including corneal crosslinking, a novel treatment that strengthens the cornea in a safe, non-surgical way. Keratoconus usually develops in people as they age through their […]
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 […]
Tower Clock Eye Center in proud to introduce the Optomap® Ultra-widefield Retinal Imaging system at our Green Bay location. This technology allows our doctors to scan the retina in detail to detect potential vision problems earlier than other technologies. Detecting issues earlier allows for better and more effective treatments – and for you to better […]
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 […]
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 […]
Watch as Matthew Thompson, MD, discusses the many advantages Tower Clock Eye Center has by owning and operating its own ambulatory surgery center.