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Contact lenses are a convenient and effective alternative to eyeglasses, but did you know that they can make you prone to Keratitis?Keratitis is a corneal  infection of the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped in front of the eye that allows light into the eye and keeps foreign particles out. It can occur in people who have… Continue reading Best Practices on Contact Lens Use to Avoid Corneal Infection

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

LASIK is a quick and effective solution to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia or the loss of near vision. While it is regarded as a good alternative to eyeglasses and contact lenses, there are things you need to consider before undergoing LASIK. According to Asian Eye LASIK/Refractive Department Director Dr. Robert Ang, it is… Continue reading LASIK: no more eyeglasses or contact lenses

For a long time, Elaine Rivera had difficulty driving, especially at night. She also suffered from headaches with blurring of vision, occurring almost every other day. In February 2014, she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that result in optic nerve damage, usually characterized by increased eye pressure. Asian Eye… Continue reading How does glaucoma take away your vision?

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

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