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Watch Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, explain the updated safety measures and policies at Tower Clock Eye Center during the coronavirus pandemic.

Watch Dr. Tyson describe our updated safety measures

Watch Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, explain the updated safety measures and policies at Tower Clock Eye Center during the coronavirus pandemic. The clinic and its surgeons are incrementally expanding their patient volume to include routine exams and elective surgeries, such as cataract surgery. Please call 920 499-3102 for appointments.


Tower Clock Eye Center coronavirus COVID-19 update

Updated safety measures during COVID 19 – May 5, 2020

We recognize the importance of routine care in maintaining eye health, but also respect the need to keep everyone safe during the coronavirus pandemic. As we open back up routine medical and surgical services, our goal is to maintain quality of care while refining safety measures. You will be met at the door by a […]


Tower Clock Eye Center is offering tele-medicine services for established patients

Tele-medicine virtual visits available

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Tower Clock Eye Center is offering established patients virtual visits via telephone during our reduced hours ahead. Call us at 920 499-3102 and we’ll schedule you to speak 1 on 1 with our doctor on call to answer your eye care questions.


***Attention patients – important clinic update on coronavirus

***ATTENTION PATIENTS*** Tower Clock Eye Center physicians will temporarily limit routine eye exams at all their facilities in Northeast Wisconsin for the next 30 days as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The move aims to limit the spread of the virus by anyone potentially infected. “Our goal is to clear the clinic as […]


Update to waiting room policy at Tower Clock Eye Center during coronavirus COVID-19

Waiting room policy during coronavirus outbreak

In light of concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) we’ve temporarily updated our waiting room policy. Some of our patient population is at high risk for complications of #coronavirus and we’re asking patients to help limit potential exposure. Because of this we are looking to minimize non-essential people in our waiting rooms. We understand patients often require that a […]


Coronavirus protocol

Update on coronavirus (COVID-19)

We’ve been closely monitoring rapidly changing conditions and updated information regarding the spread of the novel #coronavirus (COVID-19). We have implemented several measures at all of our facilities: •Patients who currently demonstrate symptoms of an upper respiratory infection (cough, fever) are asked to reschedule their appointment. •Patients stating they are ill over the phone will be asked […]



MCW Students learn from Tower Clock Eye Center physicians

Several Medical College of Wisconsin students visited Tower Clock Eye Center to learn about eye anatomy and administer basic eye exams. Our doctors gave students special insight into entering the field of optometry and ophthalmology. Tower Clock Eye Center doctors have volunteered time to give instruction to MCW students for several years. We’re proud to […]


Tower Clock Eye Center's Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, performs surgery on a Haitian patient during a mission trip there.

Dr. Matt returns to Haiti

Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, has returned to Haiti to continue his mission work there. He’s performed surgery on several patients, including some children. It has been some time since his last trip to the beleaguered country, due to rioting and uncertainty there. Dr. Thompson is there on behalf of 1Focus.org, a group he is heavily […]


January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

How do I know if I’m at risk for glaucoma?

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 […]


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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