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Happy Thanksgiving from Tower Clock Eye Center!

Thanksgiving hours 2022

All Tower Clock Eye Center locations will close this Thursday (11/24) and Friday (11/25) to celebrate the holiday. We will reopen on Monday with regular clinic hours. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!


Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, of Tower Clock Eye Center

Laser capsulotomy: explained

Watch Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, describe laser capsulotomy, a common procedure often needed following cataract surgery. In the video you’ll learn that vision can become distorted as cells reform in the capsule. A special laser removes these cells, restoring vision. This procedure is safe and takes seconds to complete. To schedule, please call 920 499-3102.


Dr. Matt in Rwanda

Dr. Matt provides aid in Rwanda

Tower Clock Eye Center’s Matthew Thompson, MD, recently traveled to Rwanda on behalf of FOCUS to provide ophthalmology students there hands-on surgical training and education. During his nearly two week long stay in Africa, Dr. Matt also performed surgery on several patients in need of his corneal and cataract expertise. FOCUS’s campaign, No More Blind Babies, addresses the current epidemic […]


Tower Clock Eye Center surgeons provide continuing medical education at Shopko Optical's conference at Lambeau Field

Tower Clock Eye Center doctors provide CME to nearly 100 ODs

Over the weekend, Tower Clock Eye Center Drs. Kunal Patel, Matthew Thompson and Kurt Schwiesow presented continuing medical education (CME) to nearly 100 optometrists for Shopko Optical’s annual corporate meeting held at Lambeau Field. The event was attended by Shopko ODs from Washington to Ohio, as well as many independent area optometrists.      


Dr. Patel now in Appleton

Tower Clock Eye Center ophthalmologist Dr. Kunal Patel, MD, is now seeing patients at our Appleton location. To schedule with Dr. Patel, or any of our other providers, please call 920 499-3102.


Tower Clock Eye Center's Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD

Dry eyes after cataract surgery

Following cataract surgery patients can develop dry eye symptoms. Watch Tower Clock Eye Center ophthalmologist Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, explain the causes and how it’s easily treated.


Eye care at Tower Clock Eye Center

Routine vs. medical care

A common question we get at Tower Clock Eye Center is the difference between routine and medical care, especially how they are billed through insurance. Routine eye care Some medical insurance companies cover routine, or preventative, eye care. Patients should check with their insurance provider to see if this benefit is part of her or […]


Tower Clock Eye Center optometrist Dr. Jacob Woldt, OD, discusses retinal photography and dilated eye exams

Retinal photography vs. pupil dilation

Watch Dr. Jacob Woldt, OD, explain the differences between two techniques for examining the retina. Retinal photography uses our Optos technology and takes a static snapshot of the retina whereas dilating the pupil makes it easier for your optometrist to better see and examine the retina in realtime. To schedule your appointment with Tower Clock […]


Dr. Karl Schwiesow, MD, of Tower Clock Eye Center

Dr. Karl Schwiesow, MD, retires

After over 40 years of practice in Green Bay, Dr. Karl Schwiesow, MD, has decided to fully retire. Dr. Schwiesow opened Tower Clock Eye Center in 1995 and has been seeing patients here ever since. Though he has reduced his work load over the last few years, he continued to see many of his long-time patients […]


MGD, dry eye & blepharitis treatment

Are you among those who suffer from chronic dry eye, blepharitis or meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)? If so, Tower Clock Eye Center offers a treatment for these common eye problems – the Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress, which is quickly becoming a favorite of our physicians. Learn more how this simple treatment can help your eyes […]


Latest News

04.09.24

Is eye rubbing safe?

We all do it, sometimes because our eyes are dry or irritated, or because it's been a long day, or maybe you have something in your eye and rubbing it feel good. For whatever reason, check out this brief video from Dr. Kunal Patel, MD, as he tells you about the safety of rubbing your... read more

04.05.24

“Prof” Schwiesow presents to LLI

Today, "Professor" Kurt Schwiesow presented a class on cataract surgery for the UWGB Lifelong Learning Institute. He touched on all aspects of surgery including the surgical process, IOL options, technology, and addressed many common patient questions. All the nearly 70 students received passing grades... but are reminded that this material will be on the mid-term.... read more

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