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Published on: December 6, 2021 With age comes wisdom, but it frequently comes with cataract too. Cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. A common cause of vision loss in people age 60 and above, cataract causes blurry vision and makes it difficult for patients to see at night or… Continue reading Understanding Cataracts

Published on: December 14, 2021 Do you have a fleshy growth on the white of your eye that seems to be growing across your cornea? Does it constantly feel a little itchy or like there is something stuck in your eye? You might have pterygium. Pterygium, more commonly known as pugita in Filipino, is often… Continue reading Pterygium or Pugita: Can it still be treated?

Published on: December 22, 2021 Asian Eye Institute Refractive/LASIK Service Director, Dr. Robert Ang, recently received the 2020 Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO) Dr. Geminiano de Ocampo Outstanding Researcher in Ophthalmology Award. A multi-awarded doctor and active researcher, Dr. Ang was recognized for pioneering eye care solutions and treatments that impacted the lives of Filipinos.… Continue reading Asian Eye’s Dr. Robert Ang Wins Another Prestigious Award

Published on: January 7, 2022 Let’s start the year right by making your eye health a priority. When our vision gets blurry, the first thing we think about is to get a pair of eyeglasses. While there’s really nothing wrong with it, it’s also important to know that a change in prescription or eye grade… Continue reading The Hows and Whys of Comprehensive Eye Exams

Published on January 14, 2022 Dr. Michelle Lingao was elected as the President of the Philippine Ocular Genetics Interest Group of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology! You’ve always been a staunch advocate for educating more Filipinos about ocular genetics and your patients are lucky to have you as a partner in their eye care journey.… Continue reading Congratulations, Dr. Lingao!

Updated on: January 26, 2022 Getting tested for COVID-19 can be stressful. But with the Aria COVID-19 Ag Test, you can now do it yourself at home and get the results in just 15 minutes. Guided by a Telehealth nurse through video call, the test is done in just 3 easy steps – swab, drop… Continue reading Get tested for COVID-19 at home, and get results in 15 minutes!

Congratulations to Asian Eye Cornea and Refractive Surgeons Dr. Robert Ang, Dr. Emerson Cruz and Dr. Michelle Quinto Araneta for the publication of their review in the Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology! Check out the photo to get a preview of the review talking about small aperture optics that can be inserted in the eye to… Continue reading 3 Asian Eye doctors got published in the Taiwan Journal of Ophthlamology

Published on: January 24, 2022 Clear vision without surgery? It’s possible with Ortho-K contact lenses. Ortho-K contact lenses temporarily correct refractive errors that cause blurred vision. These refractive errors are more commonly known as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. It can also be used to treat presbyopia, an age-related eye condition that makes it hard for… Continue reading Ortho-K: Improving your vision while you sleep

Published on January 25, 2022 Congratulations to Dr. Robert Ang for delivering a lecture on real world experience using small aperture IOLs during cataract surgery at the Hawaiian Eye Meeting 2022! Held on Hawaii’s Big Island, discussions included different ways doctors can innovate through chaos and make opportunity happen post-pandemic. Attending conferences like this is… Continue reading Asian Eye’s Dr. Robert Ang delivers a lecture in Hawaii

San Juan City, June 27 –Asian Eye Institute opened a new clinic at the second floor of Rockwell Santolan Town Plaza in San Juan City. Patients can expect to receive the same world-class quality care they are accustomed to at this accessible location. Available services include checkups, diagnostic testing, and an optical shop. Mr. Ben… Continue reading Asian Eye Institute opens 9th clinic in Santolan Town Plaza