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 […]
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 […]
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.
Glaucoma is a vision robbing disease that if left untreated can cause irreversible vision loss – it’s among the leading causes of blindness worldwide. In its most common form, increased pressure within the eye causes damage to the optic nerve. This pressure is often the result of faulty drainage at the front of the eye. […]
Tower Clock Eye Center is expanding its team of surgeons by welcoming Dr. Kunal S. Patel, MD, a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist. Dr. Patel specializes in cataract surgery and enjoys a wide range of ophthalmology practice including treatment of complications of diabetes and macular degeneration, using injectable medications. Dr. Patel also performs blepharoplasty and other eyelid surgeries to improve […]
Curious to know the symptoms of dry eye? There are more than just the obvious. Watch Dr. Michael Servi, OD, discuss the many symptoms and how dry eye can actually affect your overall vision.
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Watch Dr. Jacob Woldt, OD, explain the importance of eye exams especially for those diagnosed with diabetes.
We’ve all heard of organ transplants, but many people don’t know that parts of the eye can be transplanted too, namely the cornea. The cornea The cornea is the clear, outer layer of the eye and is composed of three components: the outermost layer or epithelial layer, the middle or stromal layer, and the inner […]
Watch Tower Clock Eye Center optometrist Dr. Michael Servi, OD, discuss the causes of dry eye, a common eye condition exacerbated during the cold, dry months of winter. He describes the causes and common treatments for dry eye disease. If you suffer from dry eyes, contact us at 920 499-3102 to schedule an appointment.
Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the cornea, or front part of the eye, and distorts vision as it progresses. Tower Clock Eye Center offers several treatments for keratoconus, including corneal crosslinking, a novel treatment that strengthens the cornea in a safe, non-surgical way. Keratoconus usually develops in people as they age through their […]