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 […]
Cataracts happen. And nearly all of us will face cataract surgery at some point in our lives. Cataracts reduce vison, and if not removed can even cause blindness. If you’ve noticed your vision isn’t as crisp as it once was, if you have noticed colors not being as vivid as they once were, or if […]
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgeries performed today, but if you’re planning to have cataract surgery the thought of someone working on your eye can still be a bit unnerving. You may have questions about the procedure, what it will feel like, what you can expect, and also want to […]
The sun is out, are your eyes protected? Check out this brief video from Dr. Jacob Woldt, OD, regarding the importance of wearing sunglasses and how they’ll not only make you cool, but also help save your eyes! It’s a great time to stop in our Optical Department. Until the end of July we’re featuring […]
A visit to Tower Clock Eye Center may require a series of tests and exams, especially if surgery is a possibility. When preparing for a procedure you may undergo a series of tests, including an A-scan test and/or a B-scan test. What are these tests, and what’s the difference? Tower Clock Eye Center offers both […]
Watch as DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) is briefly explained by Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, Tower Clock Eye Center’s fellowship-trained cornea specialist. Dr. Thompson explains the basics behind this method of partial cornea transplant and the positive outcomes it provides. To schedule an appointment to learn more, please call 920 499-3102.
A corneal ulcer is often the result of an eye infection, though severe dry eye and other eye conditions can cause them as well. These ulcers, also known as keratitis, are sores on the surface of the cornea – the outermost part of the eye. What are common symptoms? When diagnosing a corneal ulcer, Tower […]
One of the many common tests performed at Tower Clock Eye Center is the slit lamp exam. This exam is done with a microscope and bright light that gives your eye doctor the ability to examine the many structures around and inside the eye. The slit lamp exam is a vital exam to determine the […]
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is considered a “silent” disease because there are few symptoms as it develops in the eye, so regular check ups and exams are very important. Glaucoma develops when pressure inside the eye (the eye needs some pressure to stay inflated) becomes higher than the eye can tolerate. That added […]
Watch Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, discuss the Alcon PanOptix IOL. This revolutionary trifocal lens is very popular with patients, and a favorite among Tower Clock Eye Center surgeons. To schedule an appointment with us, please call 920 499-3102.