Allyza Llabres Had The Guts To Have Brighter Vision | Shinagawa Feature Story

Allyza Llabres Had The Guts To Have Brighter Vision

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Sometimes, it’s all about finding the guts to do life-changing things that can make everything better.

“So glad that I finally had the guts to have LASIK! Four-eyes no more!” shared Allyza Anne Llabres, a recent patient of Shinagawa BGC.

She shared her methodical and precise LASIK experience at the country’s premier eye center.

“I underwent ULTRA LASIK at Shinagawa BGC recently on a one-day process (screening and surgery on the same day). The procedure was really fast and I felt secure and safe throughout. My vision was indeed bright the very next day!”

Alyzza now enjoys her 20/12 vision to the fullest.

“I’m truly happy with my 20/12 vision! Thank you so much, Shinagawa!”

Have the guts to change your life for the better, too! Schedule your LASIK screening for a start!

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.

Signs And Causes Of Ocular Migraines | Shinagawa Blog

Signs And Causes Of Ocular Migraine

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Have you ever experienced a blind spot, bizarre zigzagging patterns, floating lines, and flashes of light, sometimes later accompanied by what can best be described as a headache behind the eyes? You may have experienced an ocular migraine.

Also called an ophthalmic migraine, ocular migraine is a condition where you experience a sudden loss of vision or see flashing lights.

What is an ocular migraine?

An ocular migraine – despite its name – is a set of visual disturbances that may or may not be accompanied by pain. Sometimes also called ophthalmic migraines, they are characterized by a small blind spot in the center of one’s vision that starts to enlarge and is often accompanied by flashing lights, as well as other visual manifestations; these types of migraines are typically nothing to worry about.

How long does an ocular migraine last?

Ocular migraines usually last between 30-60 minutes. If yours lasts longer, it’s best to seek advice from a healthcare professional to confirm that you are not experiencing the effects of an underlying health condition.

Ocular migraines can be accompanied by a variety of symptoms and you may or may not have them all.

Ocular migraine symptoms

  • Flashing lights
  • Blind spots affecting central vision (scintillating scotoma)
  • Zigzagging patterns
  • Changes in vision
  • Mental fog or fuzziness
  • Tingling in hands or face

Ocular migraine triggers

  • Stress
  • Dehydration
  • Wine
  • Smoking
  • Lack of sleep
  • Strong odors
  • Food additives like monosodium glutamate (MSG)
  • Caffeine

If you feel like you’re often experiencing symptoms of ocular migraines, let us take a look at your eyes for your own good. Schedule an eye check-up!

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.

What Is The Skin’s Structure? | Shinagawa Blog

What Is The Skin’s Structure?

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The skin is the largest organ of the body and it has its own structure as well.

It has three main layers, the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous layer.

Epidermis: The outer layer

The epidermis is the thinnest layer, but it’s responsible for protecting you from the harsh environment, with 5 layers of its own. The epidermis also hosts different types of cells:

  • Keratinocytes, which produce the protein known as keratin, are the main component of the epidermis.
  • Melanocytes, which produce your skin pigment, are known as melanin.
  • Langerhans cells, which prevent things from getting into your skin.

Dermis: The middle layer

The dermis is the layer that gives your skin its fullness and plumpness. Age and the sun can damage the dermis and lead to wrinkles.

The dermis is a complex combination of blood vessels, hair follicles, and sebaceous (oil) glands. Here, you’ll find collagen and elastin, 2 proteins necessary for skin health because they offer support and elasticity (your skin’s ability to go back to its original state after being stretched).

Fibroblasts are the cells you’ll find in this layer because they synthesize collagen and elastin. This layer also contains pain and touch receptors.

Hypodermis: The fatty layer

This layer is also known as the subcutis. It hosts sweat glands and fat and collagen cells and is responsible for conserving your body’s heat and protecting your vital inner organs. The reduction of tissue in this layer contributes to sagging skin.

Want to know more about your skin and how to properly take care of it? Our skin experts can fill you in.

Schedule a consultation with our skin experts! 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.

Diana Ramos' LASIK At Shinagawa | Shinagawa Feature Story

775/800 To 20/10 For Diana Ramos After LASIK At Shinagawa

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From an eye grade of 775/800 all the way to 20/10 after LASIK.

Diana Ramos was able to achieve the best vision possible and is now enjoying a life of clarity minus glasses.

“I had Z Prime LASIK at Shinagawa and I now have a 20/10 vision! Finally, I see everything clearly with the help of glasses. LASIK is such a great investment and is super worth every penny! I am thankful for this life-changing experience,” shared Diane.

She also bared that she’s been battling blurry vision since her high school days.

“My life before my LASIK procedure was an everyday struggle since my high school days. Everything was limited due to my high eye grade 775/800.”

Let us turn your high eye grade into high-quality eyesight with our advanced LASIK services! Book your screening now!

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.

Do Hormones Affect Vision? | Shinagawa Blog

Do Hormones Affect Vision?

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Hormones play a vital role in many of the activities that our body carries out on a daily basis. Acting as messengers, they help with metabolism, growth, and even the way we see.

Also, hormones affect our eyes and vision, too. Depending on the hormone(s) involved, your gender, and your age, the effects on your vision can vary.

Which hormones affect our vision?

Here are some of the main hormones that affect our vision:

  • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
  • Estrogen
  • Progesterone
  • Testosterone
  • Thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4)
  • Insulin

Different life stages and vision changes

Other than refractive errors, such as myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), changes to our vision can occur for other reasons, such as hormonal changes. These can occur naturally, due to age, like in menopause, or they can happen because of diseases, such as diabetes.

Adolescence: GnRH travels to the pituitary gland to signal the release of other hormones to begin puberty. Growth spurts during this time can temporarily lengthen the eyeball, causing myopia, or nearsightedness, in both boys and girls.

Middle-age for men: as testosterone levels naturally drop with age, men may experience dry eyes and blurry vision, in the same way, menopausal women do. This is due to changes in the tear ducts and the oily film in the eyes that keep them moist.

Pregnancy: fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone can cause changes to the glands in the eyes and eyelids, causing dry, irritated eyes. An increase in estrogen can also affect the shape of the cornea, causing temporary vision changes that are typically reversed after pregnancy.

Menopause: a decrease in estrogen can cause the structures of the eye to become dry and less elastic, causing dry eye and blurry vision. Menopausal women also tend to have higher intraocular pressure which, if left untreated, could lead to glaucoma.

At any age: people who experience excessively high or low thyroid hormones can experience changes to their vision. For example, high levels of the T4 hormone can increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration. The thyroid hormones also contribute to the development of cones, the cells in our eyes responsible for color vision. Furthermore, for people with diabetes: low levels of insulin can make it difficult for your eyes to produce tears, causing dry eyes. This can affect people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

If you experience any sudden changes in vision, especially flashes of light or a dark “curtain” descending over your field of vision, it’s important to see an eye doctor right away.

LASIK candidacy and vision changes

The best way to determine if you’re a candidate for LASIK, or another laser vision correction procedure, is to book a comprehensive eye screening with us. If your vision has been stable for some time, you can likely get LASIK. However, some vision changes from hormones will require that you wait, like during pregnancy.

Let us assist you with your eyes and help give you brighter eyesight! 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.