What's Next If You're Not Suitable For LASIK? | Shinagawa Blog

Not Suitable For LASIK? What’s Next?

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So, you’re excited about the idea of getting LASIK and setting aside glasses and contacts. You want to simplify your life and increase your options for all types of activities and experiences. Like any surgery, there is a screening process to make sure you’re a good candidate for the procedure.

Since you’re already excited about the options that LASIK opens up in your life if for some reason you’re not a fit candidate for LASIK, are there other ways to reach the same outcome? Yes, we still have the right answers for your vision woes aside from LASIK.

Our eye doctors at Shinagawa will know the fitting vision correction treatment for you.

Basic considerations for a LASIK candidate:

1. Good Eye and Overall Physical Health

No eye infections, injuries, cornea problems past or present, or other specific issues. Physical health issues such as Type 1 Diabetes, active HIV and Rheumatoid Arthritis are concerns as they can affect healing.

2. Age and Vision Development

There is a minimum age for LASIK surgery, generally 18 years old and above. In addition, it is important that the patient’s vision has stabilized, as visual parameters can change throughout childhood.

3. Cornea Thickness and Regularity

There needs to be enough cornea material to successfully perform the LASIK surgery. Some people’s corneas may be too thin. Also, conditions like keratoconus present inconsistent cornea surfaces that may be an issue.

4. Pupil Size

Naturally, a large pupil size can increase the risk of “halo” effects and other artifacts after surgery.

5. High Amounts of Correction Required

A high degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism can make the LASIK correction difficult.

6. Pregnancy

Vision changes due to hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy-related dry eye, and other temporary factors require a delay of LASIK.

7. Realistic Expectations

An informed patient experiences the most satisfying outcome, so it’s important to understand the process, recovery, and results. If LASIK isn’t the best choice, there are other excellent vision correction surgery options at Shinagawa as well.

8. Other Issues Your Eye Doctor Identifies

Your personalized care is important to us, and your doctor takes a detailed look at your screening results and situation to identify any concerns.

As a top eye center in the country, we used the most advanced methods and technology for our vision correction treatments. For instance, new laser technologies allow us to treat people with thinner corneas.

Alternative laser vision correction methods such as ICL, PRK, or RLE are available to likewise improve your vision. Let’s see what vision correction treatment is suited for you! Schedule a Comprehensive Eye Screening with us!

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.

Causes Of Itchy Skin | Shinagawa Blog

Causes Of Itchy Skin

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Wonder what causes your constant itchy skin? There are several factors that can cause it.

One big cause of itchy skin is a change in the weather, particularly as we shift to the summer and rainy season, and vice versa, humid air of summer makes way for cooler, drier air.

With your skin already drying out thanks to drier air, we’re often the ones making it a little worse.

When the weather suddenly produces excruciating heat, it instantly pulls more moisture out of your skin. Hence, dry skin flares with the change of season.

While the weather is more often the culprit for dry skin, it’s not necessarily always to blame.

Eczema can also be a common cause when you get red, scaly patches of skin on the front of your elbow, back of the knee, or even your hands.

One more cause of dry, itchy skin could also be your soap.

Not all soaps are created equal and some actually have antibacterial components or fragrances which can irritate your skin and dry it out even more.

If you’re experiencing itchy skin constantly, seeing a dermatologist soonest is a must.

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.

Llevelyn Ochengco's Perfect Vision For Perfect Vacations Ahead | Shinagawa Feature Story

Llevelyn Ochengco’s Perfect Vision For Perfect Vacations Ahead

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Now that traveling is slowly but surely possible again, brighter eyesight can certainly make journeys better for jet setters like Llevelyn Young-Ochengco.

“In just several minutes of the painless and quick LASIK procedure, I can now see the world clearly!” expressed Llevelyn, who had her LASIK at Shinagawa BGC.

“For 15 years, I was dealing with poor eyesight. I have struggled a lot, especially when I travel abroad because I couldn’t see beautiful places and sceneries without using eyeglasses or contact lenses.”

Aside from that, Llevelyn confessed that being a mom with a poor vision was no easy task.

“Moreover, being a mom without a clear vision wasn’t really easy that’s why I decided to undergo LASIK at Shinagawa.”

“From 850/850 eye grade with high astigmatism, my vision is now 20/12, even way better than 20/20! I never imagined this could happen to me until Shinagawa turned my dream into reality!”

Perfect vision can be a great companion for your perfect vacation ahead! Schedule your LASIK 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.

It Might Be Time To Say Goodbye To Your Contact Lenses | Shinagawa Blog

It Might Be Time To Say Goodbye To Your Contact Lenses

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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 than it should be.

Sometimes it can be overwhelming enough to cause you to give up wearing them for the day even if you hate glasses. The good news is contacts are not the only alternative to glasses anymore.

LASIK is designed to address nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism as a permanent solution.

It might finally be time to say goodbye to your contacts and hello to LASIK instead!

LASIK Does Everything Contacts Can Do But Better

Most people that wear contacts do so because they don’t like glasses. You may not like how your glasses look on your face. You may just be looking for the freedom to choose your eyewear.

But wearing contacts means you need to always remember you’re wearing them. Did you take them out before bed? Did you order enough replacement pairs before you run out?

Did you clean them sufficiently before putting them back in your eyes the next day? It can be stressful! LASIK allows you to cut out the middle man, and see the world with your own eyes.

After receiving LASIK, you will have to go through a period of recovery. This can be a little inconvenient but it’s well worth it! Why would you want to focus on the negatives when LASIK improves your life in so many ways?

LASIK is Safer and More Effective than You Think

A big concern for many people who are considering LASIK is their safety. This is reasonable since any surgery comes with some inherent risk.

But LASIK has as close to a spotless record as you can get when it comes to surgeries. Plus, there’s practically no chance of blindness when it comes to LASIK as there’s been no such case in its history.

Keep in mind, that millions of people have gotten the procedure already. That means millions of people are experiencing visual freedom from contact lenses. Why couldn’t that be you as well?

The Real Cost of LASIK

Another part of LASIK that can make some people uncomfortable is its cost. This means that you need to save up to pay for LASIK out of pocket.

However, many people don’t realize that getting LASIK will save you money. After all, think about the savings you’ll gain once you no longer need to buy contacts or glasses anymore.

These savings can even exceed the cost of LASIK after several years or a few decades. Why not invest in yourself and save money in the long run as well?

Schedule a LASIK screening to find out if you are a good candidate. If you are not eligible for one reason or another, don’t worry. We have options other than LASIK that can help you achieve the same results!

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.

When Does Itchy Skin Become A Serious Problem? | Shinagawa Blog

When Does Itchy Skin Become A Serious Problem?

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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

If your itching is felt all over – not just in specific spots – and felt at all times regardless of the season or time of day.

Extended itching

If it’s been more than four weeks of trying these home remedies and there’s still no relief.

Visible rash

If your rash is red and scaly, more than just dry skin.

Bleeding and pain

If your skin is cracked and bleeding and causing enough pain to wake up during the night.

If you’re experiencing one or more of these, it’s most definitely time to reach out to an experienced dermatologist to see if there’s a cause of concern. Ours is more than capable of handling your itchy skin!

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.