June Mar Fajardo’s LASIK | Shinagawa Feature Story

June Mar Fajardo’s New MVP — His Bright Vision After LASIK

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The 5-time PBA MVP now has another MVP outside the court — his Most Valuable Pair of eyes!

Known for his legendary game on the basketball court, June Mar Fajardo can now see the world better with his new bright vision after having LASIK at Shinagawa.

“From 200 eye grade and 100 astigmatism all the way to 20/10 vision in just one day thanks to Shinagawa!” happily expressed Fajardo, who is looking forward to his upcoming PBA campaign.

As he braces for the new PBA season ahead, June Mar’s vision is as sharp as ever!

“No more hassle of wearing contacts and glasses!”

Like June Mar, you can expect an MVP caliber LASIK performance from Shinagawa!

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Is Your Prolonged Screen Time Causing Dry Eyes? | Shinagawa Blog

Is Your Prolonged Screen Time Causing Dry Eyes?

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Whether you have a computer-based job, rely on your tablet for entertainment, or use your phone frequently while on the go, the hours you’re exposed on the screen continuously add up.

In fact, it is estimated that most people spend over 10 hours a day looking at screens.

There are many benefits to having so much information at our fingertips, but at the same time there can be drawbacks as well. Researchers have coined the term Digital Eye Strain (DES) to refer to vision symptoms that affect more than 50% of people who spend time looking at screens.

How Does Screen Time Contribute to Dry Eyes?

Eyes need moisture to stay healthy and blinking is an important part of the eye’s self-lubrication system. Each time you blink you are helping to maintain your eye’s natural tear film. Our blinking frequency is reduced when we look at screens, which can disrupt the moisture balance of the eyes and cause dry eye symptoms.

Tips to Prevent Dry Eyes

If looking at screens can cause dry eyes, then it would stand to reason that we should reduce our screen time. However, we know this isn’t always possible. If significant screen time is a mandatory part of your life, there are still steps you can take to prevent dry eyes or ease the symptoms.

Blinking Exercises

Taking a moment a few times a day can prevent or relieve mild dry eye symptoms. Try this: Close your eyes. Squeeze them shut and then relax them while keeping them closed. Open your eyes and then repeat this five times. If you work in front of a computer, set a reminder to do this several times per day.

Lifestyle Changes

Reduce your screen time if possible. If your day-to-day work involves a screen, try to take periodic breaks. Other lifestyle changes that may help prevent dry eyes include quitting smoking, drinking plenty of water, and eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

An experienced ophthalmologist can assess your eyes and determine if medical treatment may be right for you.

Our ophthalmologists at Shinagawa BGC can properly assess your dry eye problems and map out a treatment plan with the use of advanced equipment.

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.

Home Remedies For A Glowing Skin | Shinagawa Blog

Home Remedies For Glowing Skin

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Age does dull the natural shine our skin exudes, but who said you can’t get the glow back?

You will be surprised to know that you don’t need to head to the salon right away to get that natural look but simply need to use some ingredients which are readily available at home.

Here’s a look at some of them:

Lemon Juice
Lemon is known for its natural bleaching agents that natural glow. Store this mixture in a bottle and refrigerate it and spray it on your face from time to time for a natural dewy look.

Orange Juice
Take an orange and squeeze out its juice. Now, apply this to your face regularly. For best results, apply this juice for a month.

Leftover Fruits
Fruits can do your skin a lot of good! The next time you are unable to finish that yummy fruit bowl, don’t think of throwing the foods away, instead mash the fruits and apply the mixture on your skin. No prizes for guessing that the fruity mix will leave you with a fresh face.

Potato Juice
Potato juice is known for its scar and skin lightening qualities and regular application of the juice can give you enviable glowing skin. Grate half a potato and squeeze its juice with a muslin cloth. Now apply this juice to your face and leave it to dry. Once dry, wash your face off with normal water.

We can make your skin glow the brightest at Shinagawa Aesthetics! Our top-notch dermatologists know a thing or two about bringing out the best in your skin with proper care and treatments.

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.

From Tears Of Frustration To Tears Of Joy After LASIK | Shinagawa Feature Story

From Tears Of Frustration To Tears Of Joy After LASIK

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“If you are waiting for a sign, this is it. It is worth it.”

Our patient Iven Cueto wants you to likewise have her amazing life-changing experience after having LASIK.

“I am so glad I had LASIK. I am so thankful for the people who shared how life-changing this is. I am still in awe of how much has changed since my vision was improved. I owe it to the innovation that has developed such technology,” she gladly expressed. “You might have seen or heard this several times from people who underwent LASIK but it really is life-changing!”

Iven’s journey to perfect vision started after she could no longer tolerate the hassles of dealing with eyeglasses.

“Until when can I tolerate using eyeglasses? How many more years will I spend 15k for a pair of eyeglasses? Who knows how much this will cost me after 5 years’ time? That’s why I decided to learn more about LASIK. I’ve done some reading, asked friends and families whom I know had done before, and I started to actually reach out to Shinagawa.”

“After all the tests, I was given the go-signal to undergo LASIK. I consider it perfect timing cause had my eye grade gone higher, it will not be advisable to do LASIK anymore.”

From tears of frustration for years to tears of joy after LASIK, Iven now enjoys a perfect vision for a brighter life ahead.

“As I walk out of Shinagawa, I can feel my tears falling – this time it’s not just my eyes crying but it’s me. I can see very clearly, like very clear, and it’s just an hour after the operation. I’m confirmed to have 20/12 vision now!”

That’s your cue. Schedule your LASIK screening with us now by calling our Patient Care Lines (+632) 7- 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517.

Rubbing Your Eyes Is A Big No-no | Shinagawa Blog

Rubbing Your Eyes Is A Big No-no

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Though it may seem harmless, rubbing your eyes is something many of us do from time to time. Doing so feels good because it stimulates tear flow and eye lubrication, which offers relief for dry eyes and helps remove dust and other irritants.

Furthermore, rubbing your eyes can be therapeutic, as pressing down on your eyeball stimulates the vagus nerve, which decreases your heart rate, thus relieving stress.

So why do eye doctors advise against rubbing your eyes? That’s because rubbing your eyes poses a threat, especially now, as COVID-19 can be spread through the eyes’ mucous membranes. Moreover, rubbing can potentially damage your eyes’ structure and vision.

Why is Rubbing Your Eyes Harmful?

  • Continuous eye rubbing in susceptible individuals can cause the cornea to thin and weaken, leading it to bulge forward and become more cone-like. This is known as keratoconus — a serious condition that can lead to distorted vision and ultimately the need for a corneal transplant or specialized contact lenses, such as scleral lenses.
  • If you have a foreign object in your eye, your natural instinct is likely to rub it in an attempt to remove the object. However, this can potentially cause more damage as the object can scratch the cornea. Instead, try flushing it out with a saline solution or artificial tears.
  • From a hygienic perspective, it’s important to remember that your hands are covered in germs and bacteria. Therefore, sticking a finger that hasn’t been thoroughly washed with soap and water into your eyes can cause an infection, such as conjunctivitis, to flare up. Recent evidence shows that the coronavirus can also be transferred from the hands to the eyes.
  • Rubbing is harmful to people with certain pre-existing eye conditions. If you have progressive myopia (short-sightedness caused by a lengthened eyeball) or glaucoma (a condition that damages the optic nerve), rubbing your eyes can exacerbate the condition and worsen eyesight. Eye rubbing is particularly bad for a glaucoma patient with already heightened eye pressure. It can engender nerve damage and permanent vision loss.
  • Retinal tear or detachment can occur due to the heightened eye pressure caused by the rubbing.
  • Excessive eye rubbing can negatively affect your appearance. It can cause tiny blood vessels to break, resulting in bloodshot eyes, dark circles, and wrinkles around the eyes.

Excessive eye rubbing, whether due to chronic dry eye, itchy eyes, or habit, should be addressed to prevent any ocular and vision damage. Talk to us about how we can help you maintain a healthy vision.

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