Posts Tagged ‘ ophthalmologist ’

Blepharitis: symptoms and treatments

Red, watery eyes, skin flakes around the eyes, greasy eyelids: they’re all symptoms of blepharitis, a common eye disease that affects the area of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow. The disease is a chronic condition that is easy to treat, but difficult to cure. Blepharitis presents when small oil glands on the eyelid become […]


Cataract surgery: Does it hurt?

Among the most common questions ophthalmologists get from patients facing cataract surgery is if the procedure is painful. Cataract surgery is rarely painful and most patients who have gone through the procedure say they only had slight discomfort. After surgery, most patients are relieved how fast and relatively pain-free the procedure is. Patients need to […]



What is a YAG capsulotomy?

Cataract surgery involves the removal of a cloudy natural lens inside the eye and the replacement of an artificial one. The natural lens has several layers, and all of these are removed during surgery except for the very back layer, known as the posterior capsule. The posterior capsule is important because it will hold the […]



Tyson Schwiesow, MD, holds laser cataract surgery seminar.

Tower Clock Eye Center’s Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, held a seminar about the virtues of laser cataract surgery last night at the clinic’s surgery center. The discussion touched on all aspects of cataract surgery and was open to the public. Dr. Schwiesow spoke for nearly an hour and answered questions from those in attendance. For […]


Tyson Schwiesow, MD, holds laser cataract surgery seminar

Tyson Schwiesow, MD, recently held a seminar to discuss the many advantages that laser cataract surgery at Tower Clock Eye Center has to offer. Dr. Schwiesow spoke for nearly and hour, and then answered a wide variety of questions from the audience about the procedure. For appointments, call 920 499-3102.



Tower Clock Eye Center hosts Medical College of Wisconsin Students

Tower Clock Eye Center ophthalmologists recently hosted Medical College of Wisconsin students for a Bench-to-Bedside course in ophthalmology. Students received hands-on experience in many ocular tests and exams under the direction of our physicians. Students learned all aspects of an ocular examination, including how to take into consideration a patient’s history (Chief complaint, age, past […]


Laser Cataract Surgery Seminar – April 6, 2017

Join us for a FREE seminar to discuss the advantages of laser cataract surgery at Tower Clock Eye Center on Thursday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tower Clock Surgery Center, 1077 West Mason Street, Green Bay. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, will present on why laser surgery is the preferred method of cataract surgery. Dr. […]


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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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