May is Healthy Vision Month and Tower Clock Eye Center has some suggestions how to keep your eyes seeing, and being, healthy! To maintain healthy vision we must take care of our eyes similar to how we care for the rest of our bodies. Vision is so important to daily life, and following some basic […]
Watch Dr. Jamie Myers, OD, of Tower Clock Eye Center describe seasonal eye allergies and easy ways to alleviate dry, itchy eyes that come with this time of year. For some patients, pollen, dust, pet dander, mold, smoke and other allergens affect their eyes, especially in spring and autumn. Symptoms of eye allergies often include: […]
Spring eye allergies are here, but fortunately they’re generally easily treatable. Tower Clock Eye Center doctors are experts in treating common eye allergies and getting you ready to enjoy the warmer, sunnier days ahead. Eye allergies happen when the eye encounters an allergen – something usually benign that causes the body to react. During the […]
Tower Clock Eye Center doctors are experts in treating dry eye, a chronic, common condition that affects a wide range of people, especially older adults. During each blink the eye spreads tears around the cornea, or front-facing surface of the eye. These tears are the eye’s lubrication and maintain clarity. In addition, they wash away […]
We’ve all likely had one at some point, but what is a stye? And more importantly how can you prevent or treat it. Watch Dr. Kunal Patel, MD, explain what a stye is and simple things you can do to help it heal faster. For appointments, call 920 499-3102.
Many people believe that once summer is gone it’s time to put away our sunglasses. True, winter’s rays aren’t as direct as they are during the summer, yet many of us don’t know that the effects of the winter sun can be just as dangerous. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are dangerous to our eyes no matter […]
Watch Tower Clock Eye Center optometrist, Dr. Michael Servi, OD, give the basics on glaucoma, explaining open angle glaucoma and how healthy pressures can vary from patient to patient.
January is #glaucomaawareness month! Check out Dr. Kurt Schwiesow explain glaucoma basics, including how the disease progresses, the importance of screening, and specific risk factors. Glaucoma is among the leading causes of blindness worldwide. The disease progresses slowly which results in people not realizing their vision is being reduced.
Watch fellowship trained cornea specialist Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, discuss cornea transplants. Dr. Thompson briefly discusses the history of cornea transplants and covers some commonly asked questions in this brief video. For appointments, call 920 499-3102.
Watch Dr. Tyson Schwiesow, MD, describe laser capsulotomy, a common procedure often needed following cataract surgery. In the video you’ll learn that vision can become distorted as cells reform in the capsule. A special laser removes these cells, restoring vision. This procedure is safe and takes seconds to complete. To schedule, please call 920 499-3102.
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
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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