It Might Be Time To Say Goodbye To Your Contact Lenses
If you are one of the many people that wear contact lenses to avoid wearing glasses, you may already know some of their cons of them. Applying them can be irritating (both physically and mentally) and can sometimes be dangerous for your eyes. Maintenance and replacing contacts can get expensive. Losing them is much easier […]
When Does Itchy Skin Become A Serious Problem?
At what point does your itchy skin become a cause of concern? That’s a valid question most people would want some sort of answer for them to assess whether it’s time to take drastic actions or not. These symptoms are definitely indicative that you should perhaps see a dermatologist regarding your itchy skin. Generalized itching […]
How LASIK Helped Floren Carpio In Achieving His AFP Dreams
A bright vision is required to enter the Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP/Army) for obvious reasons. Determined to pursue his dream of being in the Army, Floren John Carpio underwent LASIK to meet the AFP’s qualification in terms of vision. “I already complied with the requirements for my application in the Armed forces of […]
What To Expect In Your LASIK Consultation & Screening
Our eyes must do a lot of self-cleaning to remain healthy. Tears, lightly spread across as a film, protect the eyes, and wash away dust, allergens, germs, and other contaminants. While this is an effective system most of the time, swimming, especially in swimming pools, can wash away tears and leave the eyes vulnerable to […]
What Is Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is any dark marks and blemishes that remain visible on the skin after a spot or acne breakout. They are the body’s natural response to inflammation. It can leave you feeling exposed and like, even without active acne or an active breakout, your blemishes are still on show. It can certainly leave you […]
How Does A Concussion Affect The Eyes And Level Of Vision?
Some accidents can eventually cause a concussion, especially if the head was damaged severely. Several areas of the brain are responsible for vision so it may not come as a surprise that concussions can cause symptoms associated with the eyes and/or vision. Sometimes referred to as Post-Traumatic Vision Syndrome, vision problems following concussions are common […]
This Is How You Can Fade Acne Scars
Dealing with acne is already a problem while dealing with acne scars is yet another. Even if you have fought acne, the annoying scars can take a lot of time to disappear. To speed up the healing process, follow these steps and say bye-bye to acne scars: Don’t skip the sunscreen With sun exposure, the […]
More Comfort For Grace Valencia Minus The Eyeglasses
Wearing eyeglasses, a face mask, and a face shield most of the time can surely be toxic. Grace Valencia has had enough of that. She wanted to get rid of the eyeglasses for more comfort and she did. “I’ve really felt the hassle and difficulty of wearing my eyeglasses and face shield almost all the […]
Refractive Lens Exchange: Why Wait For Cataracts To Ruin Your Vision?
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is pretty much the exact same procedure as Cataract Surgery, except the lenses, the surgeon removes from a patient’s eyes are not yet plagued by cataracts. Cataracts, which form with age and exposure to UV light, have to be removed later in life and replaced with intraocular lenses (IOL; a nice […]
The Best Way To Prevent Scarring
Naturally, we want to minimize inflammation or further trauma to the skin after cutting it open to avoid further damage. Here’s how to lessen your chances of scarring: Clean the wound – As soon as you’re injured, clean the affected area with soap and water to get rid of any bacteria and prevent infection. Keep […]
