Last night Tower Clock Eye Center hosted a continuing medical education event where Dr. Annette Giangiacomo, MD, presented on glaucoma to nearly 30 area optometrists. The event also served as an open house for our new state-of-the-art Appleton surgery center.
Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, presented to a large group of optometrists as part of a Continuing Medical Education event held last night in Oshkosh. Dr. Schwiesow, a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist, spoke on the latest advanced treatments for the disease, including iDose TR and Durysta.
Our clinic is known for unsurpassed glaucoma care. Watch as Dr. Annette Giangiacomo, MD, walks you through your initial glaucoma exam, and explains whats to expect. To schedule, call 920 499-3102.
Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” is a group of eye conditions characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision loss. Tower Clock Eye Center physicians are experts at treating this eye disease both medically and surgically. A key factor in the development and progression of glaucoma is […]
Tower Clock Eye Center is excited to announce the addition of fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist Dr. Annette Giangiacomo, MD. Dr. Giangiacomo will see patients on a part-time basis in both our Appleton and Green Bay locations (primarily Appleton) starting in June. With an extensive background in comprehensive ophthalmology and glaucoma, she has a passion for providing […]
Healthy eye pressure, also known as intraocular pressure (IOP), is essential for maintaining the normal shape and function of the human eye. IOP that is higher than your eye can tolerate can lead to glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Tower Clock Eye Center physicians understand that proper eye pressure measurement and management […]
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is considered a “silent” disease because there are few symptoms as it develops in the eye, so regular check ups and exams are very important. Glaucoma develops when pressure inside the eye (the eye needs some pressure to stay inflated) becomes higher than the eye can tolerate. That added […]
January is #glaucomaawareness month! Check out Dr. Kurt Schwiesow explain glaucoma basics, including how the disease progresses, the importance of screening, and specific risk factors. Glaucoma is among the leading causes of blindness worldwide. The disease progresses slowly which results in people not realizing their vision is being reduced.
Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, is the first ophthalmologist in Wisconsin (and one of the first in the U.S.) to implant the new iStent infinite – a device recently approved by the FDA to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients. iStent infinite is the first micro-invasive, stand-alone implantable MIGS device available. Learn more about iStent […]
Last night Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, presented CME “Microincisional Glaucoma Surgery – Spring Update 2022” to local optometrists at our new Appleton clinic. The event is part of continuing medical education our physicians often provide area eye doctors. Dr. Schwiesow gave a comprehensive presentation on the many techniques and technologies available to glaucoma surgeons, both […]
