08.14.19
Medical marijuana and glaucoma: the facts
Fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist Dr. Kurt Schwiesow, MD, explains how medical marijuana, specifically THC, is not a preferred treatment for glaucoma.
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Tyson K. Schwiesow, M.D.
Dr. Tyson Schwiesow specializes in diseases and surgery of the eye including cataract surgery, laser surgery for glaucoma, and premium lens implantation for correction of presbyopia and astigmatism.
He has a special interest in comprehensive eye care and in the treatment of cataracts, including laser cataract surgery.
In addition to contributions to medical texts, Dr. Schwiesow has writtten articles appearing in peer-reviewed medical journals. He has spoken at both national meetings and local continuing education meetings for other eye doctors. He served as chief resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, as well as completing an ophthalmic pathology fellowship year at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah.
Dr. Schwiesow lives in Green Bay.
Watch the video below to learn more about Dr. Tyson Schwiesow and Tower Clock Eye Center.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology:
- The Eye Institute
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Ophthalmology Residency:
- Chief Resident
- The Eye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Fellowship:
- Ocular Pathology
- The Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Internship:
- Internal Medicine: University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Medical School:
- Doctor of Medicine: Medicine College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Science – Zoology
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Board Certification:
- American Board of Ophthalmology
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