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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 […]


Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, at the grand opening for Tower Clock Eye Center Appleton

Appleton Grand Opening

Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, and select staff officially held a Grand Opening our Appleton clinic office at 3142 N. RIchmond St. with some help from the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. We held a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony and then it was back to helping patients! To schedule in our Appleton office, call us at (920) […]


Watch Tower Clock Eye Center surgeon Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, describe superficial keratectomy

Superficial keratectomy: Explained

Watch Tower Clock Eye Center cornea specialist Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, describe a procedure known as superficial keratectomy. The procedure is considered a minor surgery and is performed to reduce inflammation, scarring and other imperfections to the cornea. Dr. Thompson explains in what cases he utilizes the procedure, and generally how it is performed. For […]


4th of July holiday hours

All Tower Clock Eye Center locations will be closed Monday as we celebrate the 4th of July holiday. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday. We wish you a happy and safe Independence Day holiday!


Tower Clock Eye Center 2022 Best of the Bay Winner

Best of the Bay 2022 Winner!

The results are in and Tower Clock Eye Center has been selected as Best of the Bay 2022! We received the most votes in the following categories: Best Eye Care Clinic Best LASIK Surgery Center Best Eye Care Professional Dr. Amanda Jolly won the Best Eye Care Professional category and Dr. Kurt Schwiesow was a […]


Tower Clock Eye Center fireworks safety

Fourth of July eye safety

The time for fireworks is here, and so is the time to be diligent with eye safety during your 4th of July celebrations. Tower Clock Eye Center and other eye care centers see an uptick in eye injuries this time of year and it’s important to celebrate the holiday safely. A recent Consumer Product Safety […]


Tower Clock Eye Center optometrist Michael Servi describes a comprehensive eye exam

What is a comprehensive eye exam?

Watch Tower Clock Eye Center optometrist Dr. Michael Servi, OD, describe what he and other optometrists look for during a comprehensive eye exam. Besides your prescription, there are generally four areas of the eye he examines, the cornea, the lens, the retina and the pressure within the eye. To schedule an appointment with us, call […]


Latest News

11.26.24

Thanksgiving 2024 hours

All Tower Clock Eye Center and Surgery Center locations will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. We'll reopen on Monday, December 2 with normal business hours. Have a happy and safe holiday!

11.19.24

Serum Tears: A Promising Treatment for Severe Dry Eye

Dry eye syndrome is a common ocular condition that affects millions of people worldwide; Tower Clock Eye Center doctors treat a variety of causes for dry eye. While many individuals find relief with artificial tears or prescription eye drops, some experience severe symptoms that are difficult to manage with conventional treatments. For these individuals, serum... read more

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