Aldrich James Luna

Aldrich James Luna’s Amazing Time at Shinagawa

Aldrich James Luna, one of our latest patients, appreciated how he was taken care of by our experienced and hospitable team all throughout his LASIK journey. “I had an amazing time at Shinagawa! The staff and specialists took care of me before, during, and after LASIK. Thanks to them, I now have perfect vision!” bared […]

Minimizing Pores Causes & Treatments

Minimizing Pores: Causes & Treatments

Enlarged pores are more common than you may think. They affect both men and women of all ages.  Pores are the small openings at the top of our hair follicles that cover the entire body. Our pores release sebum, our body’s natural oil, to naturally moisturize our skin to help keep it supple. Although large […]

Complications and Management of Eye Infections

Complications and Management of Eye Infections

What causes an infection in the eyes? Infections of the eyes are most commonly caused by viruses, bacteria, and/or fungus. These germs are omnipresent, even on our skin. Hand-to-eye contact (especially while eye rubbing) allows bacteria to enter eyes where they don’t belong, leading to infection. Types of Eye Infections Conjunctivitis  Pinkeye is a contagious […]

Samantha Javier: Four Years of Brightness

Samantha Javier: Four Years of Brightness

Four years after her LASIK procedure, Samantha Javier still has beyond perfect vision. That’s what the licensed professional teacher and entrepreneur found out after she had her recent post-op check. “Better than 20/20 vision pa rin! Eyeglasses and contacts free life for four (4) years and counting already. Simple joys!” expressed Samantha, who is still […]

How Can Anxiety Medication Affect Your Skin

How Can Anxiety Medication Affect Your Skin?

It is a consensus that emotions affect the health and appearance of our skin—what about anxiety medication and other antidepressants?  Learn more about antidepressant side effects and dermatological treatment options. What are antidepressants? Antidepressants are prescription medicines to treat depression, a common but serious medical illness affecting a person’s mood and general mental health.  What […]

Preventing Dry Eye During Summer Months

Preventing Dry Eye During Summer Months

Dry Eye Disease, also termed as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is one of the most common reasons for patients to visit optometrists and ophthalmologists.  Dry eye disease is classified into two types: aqueous deficiency and evaporative, and in both cases, the eyes are barely able to produce adequate tears to appropriately moisten the eyes. New studies reveal […]

Bethel Lim: That’s What Friends Are For

Bethel Lim: That’s What Friends Are For

For sure, some of your friends might have already had LASIK and are enjoying the benefits. The question is: why haven’t you? Bethel Lim, a treasurer, had that same question and eventually went for it after seeing how LASIK transformed the lived of her friends. “Madami na akong friends na naka-undergo ng LASIK and they […]

Reasons to See a Dermatologist for Mole Removal

Reasons to See a Dermatologist for Mole Removal

A mole is a brown or black skin lesion caused by skin cell overgrowth. Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups. As time passes, moles can slowly change, becoming raised or changing color. Since some moles are cancerous, patients should inform their dermatologist of any mole changes; this way, the mole […]

How does vision change in your 40s?

How does vision change in your 40s?

People entering their middle age, i.e., their 40s, are at higher risk of developing permanent damage due to their age-related vision loss and thus making it most important for them to monitor their eye health.  It must be their first priority to take care of deteriorating eyes. With lack of care and continuous stress, the […]

Szharm Docena

Szharm Docena: No More Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness is one of the refractive errors that LASIK corrects to give one a perfect vision. Such was the case for Szharm Docena, one of our recent patients. “175/100, with nearsightedness and cornea scar, was my eye grade before LASIK. In just 24 hours after it, I was already at 20/16 and it even got […]