Gade Guce Puts His Glasses Down For Good | Shinagawa Feature Story

“I Finally Put My Glasses Down For Good”

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“Finally saying goodbye to glasses and contact lenses after all these years!”

Gade Guce can now look forward to the years ahead brightly with a brand new eyesight thanks to LASIK

“From an eye grade of 650/650 with moderate astigmatism, my vision is now 20/16 – even better than 20/20 – after LASIK! It took less than 15 minutes! I can finally see the world clearly now” added Gade.

For him, his dreams did come true the moment his LASIK was completed at Shinagawa Makati.

“Thank you, Shinagawa for making this possible. Putting my glasses down for good. Dreams really do come true!”

You’re just a LASIK away from ending your days wearing eyeglasses. Schedule your screening now!

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.

Tips For Proper Eye Hygiene | Shinagawa Blog

Tips For Proper Eye Hygiene

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Viruses are responsible for many infections, such as the flu, the common cold, conjunctivitis (pink eye), and coronavirus. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in full swing, it’s important to be aware of good hygiene practices, especially for the eyes, as they are a portal for infectious diseases.

By implementing the simple yet helpful practices below, you can significantly reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting a viral infection.

Key Eye Hygiene Practices

By implementing the following hygiene practices, you will protect yourself and others better from viral infection.

1. Routinely wash your hands

Again and again and again, this is a must. We, as humans, touch many surfaces throughout the day. If we’re not careful, we can catch an infection, particularly from hard surfaces like plastic and stainless steel.

Viruses can also be picked up while preparing and eating food; using the toilet, or handling an animal. Make sure that you regularly and thoroughly wash your hands, ideally for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap and water, to kill viruses (and bacteria) on the surface of your skin. If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

2. Keep your hands off your face

This is as tough as it gets to observe but as much as we can, we should. Studies show that the average person touches their face up to 23 times per hour and that the majority of contacts involve the eyes, nose, and mouth. Doing so puts you at risk of getting a virus or transmitting the virus to another. Try to be conscious and avoid touching your face whenever possible.

3. Avoid rubbing your eyes

Rubbing your eyes is an instinctual response to tiredness or itchy eyes. It feels great to rub your eyes because doing so stimulates tear production, temporarily relieves itchiness, lubricates the eyes, and removes irritants. However, if your hands are unwashed, rubbing your eyes can put you at risk of contracting an infection, such as conjunctivitis or coronavirus. In fact, conjunctivitis has been linked to respiratory infections like the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19.

4. Use makeup with caution

Given the information provided above regarding infections, the following advice should come as no surprise:

  • Don’t share your makeup with anyone else, whether for eyes, lips, or face.
  • Don’t use a cosmetic brush previously used by another when testing makeup products. Instead, request single-use applicators and wands.
  • Don’t use a product past its expiration date.
  • Don’t use the same makeup products after you’ve been sick or have had an eye infection.
  • Don’t share face cloths or face towels with anyone else.

All Shinagawa branches are committed to helping you manage your long-term eye health.

From all of us at Shinagawa, please stay safe and take care of yourself and your loved ones. 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.

Maximum Smoothness With Laser Hair Removal | Shinagawa Blog

Maximum Smoothness With Laser Hair Removal

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Most women would love to have smooth legs without the need to regularly remove unwanted hair. Too many of them do not realize that treatment exists that can unshackle them forever from the need to constantly engage in this tedious activity.

Laser hair removal has become one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the Philippines because it can safely and permanently remove or reduce unwanted hair in the treatment area.

It is a cosmetic procedure in which we use a laser to disable hair follicles and prevent them from growing hair on a permanent basis. The treatment allows us to focus only on hair follicles producing unwanted hair. Surrounding skin tissue is unaffected, making the treatment incredibly efficient with little to no downtime.

We use a laser to direct focused thermal energy into melanin, the pigment that produces your hair color. After this laser energy is absorbed, the hair follicle is destroyed and can no longer produce hair. We can treat many hair follicles simultaneously using this treatment.

The great majority of potential patients make good candidates for the procedure. Those who achieve the best results are those who stick with all of their treatment sessions and have realistic expectations.

Most patients require a series of treatment sessions for ideal results. The reason is that each individual hair will be found in a different growth phase during the initial treatment. One hair may be in its growth phase while another is in its resting phase when no hair is present to allow for laser targeting. Spacing out your laser procedures allows us to find each hair when it happens to be in its growth phase and present for laser targeting.

Laser hair removal is performed in the comfort of our clinic at Shinagawa Aesthetics. Treatments are designed to be quick and convenient. During the session, we direct the cosmetic laser to precisely target only hair follicles producing unwanted hair, destroying them and preventing them from growing hair in the future.

To schedule a laser hair removal consultation, reach out to our caring and knowledgeable professionals at Shinagawa Aesthetics. 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.

No More Oily Glasses After LASIK | Shinagawa Feature Story

No More Oily Glasses After LASIK

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Shinagawa Makati did a lot of wonders for patient Jayvie De Castro.

“Finally saying goodbye to my oily eyeglasses and no more astigmatism as well after I had my LASIK surgery done at Shinagawa Makati.” said a very happy Jayvie.

For him, LASIK was most certainly a life-changer, having experienced the instant difference it made in his life.

“A life-changing experience for me indeed! My vision is now 20/12 and I can see everything clearly, as in crystal clear and in HD! Truly, one of the best decisions I’ve made to enjoy and live life to the fullest with brighter and clearer eyesight.”

Jayvie is now fully enjoying the benefits that his brighter eyesight is giving him every day.

“No more worries about driving at night, I can now enjoy Netflix more, wear my favorite shades during beach time, and no more hassles of wearing contacts or eyeglasses at all.”

“Thank you Shinagawa Makati and to my doctors for paving the way for me to have a perfect vision again. If you want to enjoy life more with a better vision, this one is a great investment!”

Take Jayvie’s advice and let LASIK turn your life around for good.

Schedule your screening with us! 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.

Relaxing Tips For Your Eyes | Shinagawa Blog

Tips On How To Relax Your Eyes

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More often than not, your eyes may very well hurt after spending a significant amount of time reading, playing video games, driving, or staring at a screen.

These visually intense activities can sometimes be hard on the eyes, causing uncomfortable symptoms like headaches and blurry vision. Other symptoms of eye strain can include light sensitivity, neck and shoulder pain, trouble concentrating, and burning or itchy eyes.

Fortunately, preventing painful computer vision syndrome and eye fatigue symptoms can be as simple as trying a few of these eye exercises.

Relax Your Eyes with These Healthy Techniques
Many of these exercises are designed for computer users. Eye strain resulting from long drives, reading, or other activities, can be alleviated by modifying some of these recommendations.

The 20-20-20 Rule
The 20-20-20 rule helps you avoid dry eyes and eye strain by giving your eyes frequent breaks. After about 20 minutes of screen time or doing close-up work, focus on an object at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This gives the eyes a much-needed rest and helps them relax. There are also free apps available that provide pop-up reminders that notify you when it’s time to shift your gaze.

The Clock Exercise
The clock exercise relieves strain on overworked eye muscles and can help you avoid headaches and eye pain, among other symptoms. Begin the exercise by imagining a large analog clock a few feet in front of you. Keep your head still and move your eyes to the imaginary 9, then to the imaginary 3. Keep moving your eyes to the opposite pairs on the clock — 10/4, 11/5, 12/6, and so on. Hold your gaze for a second or two on each number before moving on to the next one. Continue doing this for 4-5 minutes.

Screen Ergonomics
Eye doctors highly recommend placing computer monitors 20 to 28 inches, or 50-70 cm, away from your eyes and the top of the computer should be at eye level or right below for optimum eye comfort. Glare filters can reduce the amount of glare produced by digital devices and improve your viewing experience. Poor sitting posture can also contribute to eye strain. Your chair should be situated so that your feet are flat on the floor, or use an angled footrest for additional comfort.

Optimize your Eyewear
Since regular prescription lenses or glasses may not adequately meet your visual needs for lengthy computer use, you may benefit from wearing computer glasses. These prescription glasses are customized to your needs and also reduce glare and block blue light.

You don’t have to live with the discomforts of eye strain or reduced eyesight due to it. If symptoms persist, it may be time to visit Shinagawa and get the relief you seek.

Call us our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 to schedule a convenient eye doctor’s appointment for you or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.