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Does your eyelid turn inward and make you feel as if something is in your eye? Or does it turn outward that causes your eyes to feel dry, gritty, sandy o irritated? The problem could be entropion or ectropion. Entropion and ectropion are conditions that may affect both the upper and lower eyelids. According to Asian… Continue reading Correcting inward and outward turning eyelids (entropion and ectropion)

Children always assume that whatever vision they have is normal. They rarely complain about eye problems because they have no alternative experience to compare it with. However, having poor vision can impede their learning and development and affect the way they interact with other children. That is why it is important for parents to be aware of signs… Continue reading Is your child suffering from an eye problem?

Antonio Cruz has been diabetic since 1996. Unaware that his condition could put him at risk of developing a sight-threatening condition, he disregarded undergoing comprehensive eye checkups every year. Early this year, he started seeing black strings or cobwebs floating across vision (floaters) in his left eye. Upon having his eyes checked, he found out that… Continue reading Lifestyle changes are key to preventing diabetic retinopathy

Good hygiene is the best way to prevent sore eyes. Sore eyes or viral conjunctivitis is a frequent complaint during the rainy season. It is an inflammation or infection of the thin, clear covering of the white part of the eye called the conjunctiva. Blood vessels inside the conjunctiva become irritated and swollen, causing the… Continue reading Preventing sore eyes: Good hygiene can help stop the spread of virus

Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that causes a slow yet painless loss of central vision.  Usually affecting people age 50 and above, macular degeneration may make it difficult for them to do simple tasks like reading a book, telling the time or threading a needle because of blind spots in their vision.… Continue reading What is age-related macular degeneration?

Looking youthful nowadays has become easier through BOTOX. BOTOX is a non-surgical cosmetic product that is usually injected into the skin or muscle to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles, such as frown lines, deep forehead lines and crow’s feet. A popular trend among both men and women, BOTOX is now being offered… Continue reading Why choose an eye plastic surgeon for BOTOX?

Do you notice something unusual with your child’s eyes? Is he cross-eyed or does it seem like his eyes do not move together? Does he squint, tilt his head to one side or experience discomfort when reading? If so, he may be suffering from strabismus. Strabismus is an eye condition in which the eyes are not… Continue reading How strabismus may affect your child’s vision

Effective learning is dependent on good vision. Without good vision, kids are more likely to suffer delays in learning and development. This is why it is very important for parents to keep their kids’ eyes healthy by teaching them proper eye care habits. According to Pediatric Optometrist and Orthoptist Dr. Gualberto Dato, “Parents are strongly… Continue reading Teaching kids about proper eye care

Having good vision is more than seeing clearly. Aside from having errors or refraction such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, there are other diseases like glaucoma, cataracts or retinal diseases that may affect your vision. This is why undergoing regular comprehensive eye exam should be a part of your commitment to your overall health. A… Continue reading Comprehensive Eye Exam 101

As you age, your eyes become more prone to developing serious eye diseases such as cataract (the clouding of vision), age-relatedmacular degeneration (loss of central vision) and glaucoma (vision loss due to abnormally high eye pressure). While you can’t stop your eyes from aging, you can keep them healthy and reduce your risk of vision… Continue reading 6 Ways to Protect Your Vision