Dr. Kurt Schwiesow is a fellowship trained glaucoma specialist and has focused his practice on the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma. He also specializes in cataract surgery including refractive lens implantation and laser cataract surgery.
Dr. Schwiesow was the first glaucoma specialist in Wisconsin to offer patients the Trabectome procedure, a minimally invasive surgery for glaucoma. He has extensive experience with all medical and surgical treatment options for glaucoma. He has published multiple articles in peer reviewed journals and been a featured speaker at continuing educational events for other eye doctors.
Dr. Schwiesow lives in Green Bay with his wife and seven children.
Watch the video below to learn more about Dr. Kurt Schwiesow and Tower Clock Eye Center.
Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology:
University of Wisconsin Madison
Glaucoma Fellowship:
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI
Ophthalmology Residency:
Department of Ophthalmology
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Internship:
Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School:
Doctor of Medicine
University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI
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