For parents who are worried about their kids’ increasing nearsightedness, we have good news for you. A new myopia control eyeglasses is now available in the Philippines. Essilor Stellest Myopia Control Lens is now available in the Philippines at Gold Heart Optical. The Essilor® Stellest®Lens is the first eyeglass lens that is approved by […]
Imagine waking up one morning and finding the words in your favorite book swimming before your eyes. The text messages from loved ones blur, and the once-familiar screen of your computer becomes like a foreign language. This is the hidden struggle of presbyopia. Presbyopia, a natural part of aging, often begins subtly. It creeps […]
For frequent travelers, maintaining eye health is essential to ensure clear vision and comfort while on the go. Here are some eye care essentials for those who travel frequently: Hydrating Eye Drops Why?Dry environments like airplanes, air-conditioned rooms, and extended exposure to screens can lead to dry eyes. Hydrating eye drops help relieve dryness and irritation. Tip:Choose […]
When Does Contact Lens Expire? Contact lenses are medical devices. The expiry date on each bottle and box of the contact lenses represents dates that unopened lenses can still be used. When you have already opened and started wearing the contact lenses, then when to replace these lenses is another thing. This is an […]
We have about 165 to 240 eyelashes that protect our eyes from wind and dust particles. It is now becoming common to see kids with eyelashes touching their eyes. Besides actually seeing the lashes poking their eyes, you will also notice the following: There are different causes for the lashes to touch the eyes: According […]
Steven Johnson Syndrome Steven Johnson Syndrome is a rare, acute, skin reaction in which there are sheet-like skin and mucosal loss accompanied by systemic symptoms. An eye with Steven Johnson will ultimately have dry eyes, trichiasis, corneal scarring and vascularization. This patient had this condition since he was 9 years old. Today at his 20’s, […]
Another option of myopia control has arrived. MiYOSMART Spectacle lens is now available in the Philippines. This spectacle lens is based on the Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (D.I.M.S.) Technology which was developed in cooperation with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2014. Studies show that this lens promises a 60% reduction in myopia progression. How […]
Scleral contact lenses can help alleviate the discomfort and blurred vision experienced by patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome. Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other body parts. Our patient recalled that when she was young, she often would eat champoy (Chinese preserved fruit […]
“I have Keratoconus and will Never be Able to Fully Enjoy Life” I hear this often from patients diagnosed with Keratoconus. You may find it challenging to watch television and read the fast food board menu or you may find yourself zooming in on your phone, notes, and computer screen. You may not see your […]
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea becomes thinner and becomes cone-shaped. This corneal protrusion causes blurry vision as the cornea becomes irregular in shape. The progression is usually in the first three decades of life. Where does keratoconus come from? Most of the patients with keratoconus have history of eye rubbing. There are […]