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Tower Clock Eye Center suggests wearing sunglasses during winter blog

Winter sun eye care

Many people believe that once summer is gone it’s time to put away the sunglasses, but wearing your shades is crucial for winter sun eye care. True, winter’s rays aren’t as direct as they are during the summer, yet the effects of the winter sun can be just as dangerous. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are dangerous […]


Tower Clock Eye Center fellowship trained glaucoma specialist Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD

Presentation on Intraocular lenses (IOLs)

Join us for a FREE Facebook Live presentation with fellowship trained ophthalmologist Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, where he will discuss intraocular lenses at the time of cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, the body’s clouded natural lens is replaced with a clear artificial one. There are different types of these lenses and Dr. Schwiesow will discuss […]


Tower Clock Eye Center Thanksgiving hours 2021

Thanksgiving holiday hours 2021

All Tower Clock Eye Center locations will be closed Thursday and Friday (November 25 and 26) as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll reopen with normal clinic hours on Monday. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!


Tower Clock Eye Center's Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, discusses cataracts on Facebook Live

Dr. Kurt Schwiesow discusses cataracts on Facebook Live

Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, a fellowship trained ophthalmologist, recently held a Facebook Live event to discuss cataracts. The forum allowed questions to be asked by viewers and answered by Dr. Kurt in real time. Follow our page for more future Facebook Live events.



Breaking ground for Tower Clock Surgery Center

10 years of Tower Clock Surgery Center

Ten years ago this week we broke ground for what would become Tower Clock Surgery Center – and simultaneously almost lost our physicians to a new career in construction as each took his turn at the controls of the backhoe. Our facility recently exceeded 25,000 surgeries since opening.


Tower Clock Eye Center's Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, discusses glaucoma on Facebook Live

Dr. Kurt Schwiesow discusses glaucoma on Facebook Live

Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, a fellowship trained glaucoma specialist, recently held a Facebook Live event to discuss glaucoma. The forum allowed questions to be asked by viewers and answered by Dr. Kurt in real time. Keep an eye out (pun intended) both here and on our Facebook for more future Facebook Live events.


Tower Clock Eye Center's Dr. Jacob Woldt, OD, describes the concern over sudden vision changes

Sudden vision changes

Sudden vision changes can be a telltale sign of some serious health conditions. Watch Tower Clock Eye Center’s Dr. Jacob Woldt, OD, explain how sudden vision changes present and some possible serious health issues they represent. If you experience sudden changes in your vision, it is important to seek assistance immediately.


ACHOO – Sun Sneeze

ACHOO! Everyone sneezes but some of us sneeze for vastly different reasons than others. It’s maybe due to a tingle in your nose, certain smells, allergies or… sunlight? Yes, ACHOO, or autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst, is really a thing.  ACHOO is caused by sudden exposure to bright lights, and is also known as sun […]


Glaucoma Q & A with Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD

Join us for a FREE Facebook Live event with fellowship trained glaucoma specialist Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD. Dr. Schwiesow will answer your submitted questions about the vision robbing disease. In addition, he will discuss what glaucoma is, at-risk populations, and medical and surgical treatment options. Submit your question in the discussion or email jim@towerclockeyecenter.com and […]


Latest News

09.10.24

Dr. Patel presents to LRI

Yesterday Dr. Kunal Patel presented to the Fox Cities Living in Retirement group at Oak Park Place in Menasha. Dr. Patel spoke on everything from basic eye exams to specific glaucoma and cataract surgeries. Our surgeons frequently speak at such events to better inform the public of eye health.

08.30.24

Closed Labor Day

All Tower Clock Eye Center and Surgery Center locations will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3. We wish everyone to have a happy and safe Labor Day!

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