Watch Tower Clock Eye Center’s Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, explain Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) as a treatment for glaucoma. The procedure takes minutes and is a safe, effective treatment to lower eye pressure. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. If you have questions about SLT or any of our other treatments for glaucoma, please call […]
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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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Fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, explains how medical marijuana, specifically THC, is not a preferred treatment for glaucoma.
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Tower Clock Eye Center’s Dr. Kurt A. Schwiesow, MD, was chosen to be among the first ophthalmologists in the country, and the first in Wisconsin, to utilize a second-generation iStent device called iStent inject ®. Dr. Kurt is part of an early experience program that leads into the device’s official release August 27. iStent is
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Last night Dr. Kurt led a continuing education discussion on developmental glaucoma for area ophthalmic techs. Tower Clock Eye Center doctors frequently lead such talks to keep area eye care professionals educated in a wide array of eye diseases, conditions and treatments. Tagged with: Common eye problems, Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, glaucoma, News, Outreach, Tower Clock Eye Center Posted in: Latest News, New Announcements
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Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, recently visited WBAY TV-2’s Ask the Expert to discuss how compound eye drops benefit glaucoma patients. Oftentimes, glaucoma is treated with several eye drops that help control eye pressure; Dr. Kurt explains how combining these drops in one bottle makes treatment easier and less confusing for patients. Tagged with:Â Best of the
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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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Tower Clock Eye Center’s Kurt Schwiesow, MD, was a guest on yesterday’s Living with Amy program. Dr. Schwiesow discusses glaucoma, how it is treated, and stresses the need for frequent eye exams. Schwiesow is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. Here is the segment: Tagged with: Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, eye surgeon, glaucoma, News, Outreach, Tower Clock Eye Center Posted in: Latest News, New Announcements, Uncategorized
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Technology has always been at the forefront of maintaining vision or improving eye health. From the earliest bifocals to LASIK, technology aids in our ability to see the world around us. Now, advancements in technology have come to those in need of cataract surgery who also suffer from mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma. That technology is iStent®.
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