Posts Tagged ‘ cataract surgery ’

Couching

Couching: ancient eye surgery

It’s Halloween season and that means scary, frightening ghosts and goblins are on the way. Thankfully there’s nothing spooky when it’s time for cataract surgery, not to mention anything to be afraid of. But centuries ago, that wasn’t always the case. Before modern cataract surgery came to be, even before slightly less modern cataract surgery […]


Julie a cataract surgery patient at Tower Clock Eye Center

Julie – Avid golfer and cataract surgery patient

How’s your golf game? Julie, an avid golfer, noticed her game on the decline. Watch her describe her story about how having cataract surgery with Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, at Tower Clock Eye Center helped her feel younger, see clearer, and got her back to playing her best. We’ll see you out on the links, […]


Tower Clock Eye Center's Dr. Matt Thompson explains the advantage of correcting for astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery

Correcting Astigmatism during Cataract Surgery

Watch Tower Clock Eye Center’s fellowship trained cornea specialist Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, explain the advantages of correcting astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery, and why he feels it is the best choice for patients to see their best. “Correcting your astigmatism and having the Toric lens placed in the eye, that’s something that […]


Tower Clock Eye Center cataract surgery evaluation testing

Cataract surgery evaluation process

Cataract surgery testing at Tower Clock Eye Center is extensive and required to assure the clearest vision possible following the procedure. Whether you are referred by your normal optometrist or are a patient of one of our eye doctors, the first step in your cataract surgery evaluation is to make an appointment for your comprehensive […]


State-of-the-art lens option: Alcon PanOptix IOL

Cataract surgery is an inevitability almost all of us will face as we age. Luckily, it’s one of the safest, most often performed surgeries around. The procedure to remove cataracts has been honed and perfected over the years to include technologies such as laser surgery, dropless surgery and lens customization. Now, Tower Clock Eye Center […]


Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, presents to the public on cataract surgery

Dr. Tyson Schwiesow presents on cataract surgery

Last night Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, held a public seminar on cataract surgery with an in-depth discussion on the new Alcon PanOptix trifocal lens. Tower Clock Eye Center surgeons were the first in Wisconsin to perform surgery with this revolutionary new lens. Dr. Schwiesow explained the history of cataract surgery, as well as the most recent developments […]


FREE Cataract Surgery Seminar with New Alcon PanOptix lens

Join us for a FREE public seminar to discuss the new Alcon AcrySof IQ PanOptix trifocal intraocular lens and how it can improve your vision at the time of cataract surgery. Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist, will present on this new lens technology Thursday, November 21 at 6pm. The discussion will happen at […]


Watch Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, discuss the new PanOptix trifocal IOL

Watch fellowship trained ophthalmologist Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, discuss cataract surgery, specifically the new Alcon PanOptix trifocal intraocular lens. For more information on this new lens technology, we’re offering a FREE seminar on Cataract Surgery with the new Alcon PanOptix trifocal lens. Search our Facebook Events for more information. Tower Clock Eye Center surgeons were among the first […]


Dr. Matt Thompson visits Jamaica for mission work

Dr. Matt Thompson, MD, as well as ASC staff members Katie and Lisa visited Jamaica to perform surgery on residents in need of eye surgery. Dr. Matt is visiting the country on behalf of See International, an organization that helps people receive eye care in under-developed countries. Thompson has visited Haiti several times, but due […]


PanOptix trifocal lens now at Tower Clock Eye Center

Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, was the first surgeon in Wisconsin to use the new Alcon Acrysof IQ PanOptix trifocal lens. This new lens is the latest multi focal option and builds on previous technology to give the most depth of focus of any multi focal lens. All three of our surgeons will offer the new lens, […]


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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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