Eye With Cataract

Signs and Symptoms of Cataract

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Not sure if you or any of your loved ones have a cataract? You should be in the know of the signs and symptoms of having a cataract.

It is important to immediately identify the problem in terms of your eyes and vision to be able to proceed with a corresponding treatment and avoid further damage or complications.

Initially, cataracts start small and slow and only causes a little effect at the start. However, this drastically develops and causes more impact in daily activities upon progressing to another stage.

That’s why early prevention is indeed a must for you to avoid unfortunate circumstances wherein a cataract can cause further damage along the way.

Cataract Diagnosis

Here are some key signs and symptoms to observe to have an idea if you probably have a cataract or not:

  1. Clouded or blurred vision
  2. Increased sensitivity to light and glare
  3. Increased difficulty in vision during night time
  4. Having the need for a brighter light when reading
  5. Constant changes in prescription of eyeglasses and contact lens
  6. Colors turn yellowish more often

If you happen to feel like you have several or most of these symptoms, there might be a good possibility that you have a cataract.

Despite having these signs and symptoms as a guide to know whether one has a cataract or not, it is still best to consult a doctor

Want to know if you have a cataract or not? Shinagawa is here to solve the problem and help you identify it through advanced examinations for your eyes.

For more information on how you can seek help for a possible cataract, contact our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517

A Dentist Standing in his Clinic

The Difference Between Dentist and Orthodontist

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What exactly is the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist? That is actually one of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to the medical field.

It is important for you to know the difference between them and what exactly are their specific functions and specialties.

While both dentists and orthodontists help patients in terms of their oral health, they do so through different ways.

Dentists focus on the broader dental specialties that primarily deals with teeth, jaws, gums, and nerves. They take care of basic dental services such as teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, tooth decay, gum diseases, root canals, and crowns.

An Orthodontist Waiting for her Patient

On the other hand, orthodontists specialize in dentistry that tackles correction of bites, alignment, and straightness of teeth and occlusion. They are experts in dealing with improper positioning of the teeth, improving their bite and enabling them to have fitting braces and devices.

In this case, all orthodontists are likewise dentists, too. On the contrary, not all dentists can be considered as orthodontists. A dentist first needs a particular license to be an orthodontist, something that can be attained through additional training and schooling.

Often, both dentists and orthodontists also work hand-in-hand if needed. In times like a dentist sees that a patient has an overbite that needs fixing, it will then be recommended to an orthodontist.

The specialties of orthodontists include over and underbite, misaligned teeth, and crowded teeth.
Either way, you need both to ensure that your teeth and oral health are at full strength.

At Shinagawa, we present highly-renowned dentists and orthodontists that can give you the best possible teeth and oral care. We have them all! It is important for us to have teeth specialists to be able to dish out the best possible dental services for you.

Our Shinagawa’s doctors are in the know of what your teeth needs.

To book your free dental appointment, call our Patient Care Lines (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517

Can You Have Laser Hair Removal This Summer?

Can You Have Laser Hair Removal This Summer?

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Many are wondering if it is possible and effective to have a Laser Hair Removal treatment this summer considering that almost everyone constantly hit the beach and go under the sun.

It is still actually possible but with specifications.

Laser Hair Removal can still be done if you seek for it this summer but you have to first make sure that your skin is not tanned. This treatment should not be done on a tanned skin.

Why exactly?

For the laser to be effective, it first needs to target and locate the dark hair follicle. For that to be possible, an untanned skin is required for the laser to accomplish its target.

Laser Hair Removal Procedure

Moreover, Laser Hair Removal is most certainly ineffective on a tanned skin at it can quite possibly burn and de-pigment large areas of your body.

If you’re seeking the treatment the soonest this summertime, make sure you stay out of the sun for at least two weeks before a scheduled procedure for it to push through and be safe. By observing this, the risk of scarring, burning and other serious skin damages will significantly be reduced.

Following the procedure, it is also required to stay away from the sun for the same amount of time.

See if it’s possible for you to have your Laser Hair Removal.

For appointment and consultation, contact our Patient Care Lines (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517