Eye Safety Tips for Water Activities

Eye Safety Tips for Water Activities

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Before you dive in to the water for your next swimming trip, we recommend learning a little about some eye safety considerations that come with water activities (whether you prefer a pool, river, lake, ocean, water park, or backyard Slip N Slide)

Why Water Can Make Your Eyes Burn

Anyone who has opened their eyes underwater at the pool has felt the sting of chloramine. That’s the name of the compound that forms when chlorine binds to contaminants like dirt, oils, and urine that get in the water. It might sound gross, but it’s actually chlorine doing its job and killing the harmful bacteria. Most of the time, chloramine will only cause mild, temporary irritation, and that can also happen if the pH of the pool isn’t balanced.

Keep Your Goggles On

Goggles are a wonderful way to protect your eyes against any contaminants in the water. Find a pair that fits your head well and forms a good seal over your eyes. If they’re so tight that they give you headaches or are so loose that they fall off, that’s no good! It’s even possible to get prescription goggles if you’re going to be spending a lot of time underwater and want to see as clearly as possible.

Leave Your Contacts on Land

A few microorganisms can survive contact with the chlorine in pool water, which is bad news for anyone who wears contact lenses. They act like Petri dishes for these hardy germs, which love moist, warm environments to multiply in. If you do wear contact lenses while swimming, please also wear goggles to reduce the risk of pool water getting on your contacts.

The most dangerous microorganisms living in water are acanthamoeba. While they live in every body of water on the planet, they usually aren’t anything to worry about. However, wearing contacts while swimming gives them much more access to the surface of the eye than they would get otherwise. In the worst case scenario, they burrow into the cornea and cause acanthamoeba keratitis, a condition that can come with permanent blindness.

Even when we leave the germs aside, contacts on their own are a problem in water. They aren’t designed to be submerged, and it could lead to them swelling up and tightening around the cornea, causing irritation, or coming loose and falling out. Overall, it’s safer to leave the contacts at home and stick to glasses and goggles while enjoying the water.

Keep your eyes safe and have fun in the water!

Despite these helpful eye tips, nothing beats having visual freedom when you hit the waters.

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Managing Better with Bright Vision: Chelly Mendoza

Managing Better with Bright Vision: Chelly Mendoza

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Managing a store will be much easier for Chelly De La Cruz-Mendoza as she now has a bright vision.

She is likewise grateful for a smooth LASIK process that she enjoyed going through.

“I now have a 20/10 vision after my LASIK procedure! I would like to thank all the staff of Shinagawa for being very accommodating and respectful during my entire time there,” said Chelly.

Enhance your career by enhancing your vision! Schedule your LASIK screening now!

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How to Determine Your Skin Type

How to Determine Your Skin Type

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Your skin type is typically determined by a combination of your genetics, the climate, changes in your hormones, medications, diet, allergies or skin care. Because of all these different factors, your skin can vary season to season or depending on what time of foods you are eating.

However, when it comes to the health and care of your skin, it is important for you to nail down your skin type. Once you have that foundation, you can begin to seek out skincare products and adopt healthy habits that are ideal for someone with your skin type.

Typically, your skin will fall into one of four categories: dry, oily, normal/combination or sensitive. Below, we’ll break down the different skin types and show you how to determine which category your skin falls into.

Dry

Dry skin is defined as skin that is tight, flaky and lacking in moisture. Characteristics of dry skin can include almost invisible pores, dull, rough complexion, red patches, less elasticity in the skin, more visible lines. Your skin may also become rough and scaly, especially on the backs of your hands, arms and legs.

The key to treating dry skin is moisturizing. If you have dry skin, lotions and rich cream will be your best friends. Apply moisturizer several times each day, avoid harsh soaps or products that contain citrus oils and lots of fragrances. Look for water-based projects as oil-based products can make your dry skin worse. And, as always, drink lots of water.

Oily

Oily skin is defined as skin that is shiny and prone to breakouts and acne. Characteristics of oily skin can include enlarged pores, dull or shiny, thick complexion, blackheads, pimples or blemishes.

If you have oily skin, make sure to clean your face at least twice a day with liquid and gel cleansers. Stay away from products that have heavy creams. Instead, seek out products that are oil-free so you don’t inadvertently add more oil to your skin. Chemical exfoliants and clay masks will also help bring balance back to your skin.

Combination

Combination skin is defined as skin that exhibits multiple skin types at once. For example, you could have skin that includes both oily and dry skin characteristics. Typically, combination skin is identified by a consistently oily T-zone (the area of your forehead right above your eyebrows and along the top of your nose) with dryness in other areas of the face.

Combination skin is the most common skin type. If your skin falls into this category, you are going to want to use different products for different areas of your face in order to keep your skin well-balanced. Look for mild, gel cleansers and alcohol-free toners on oily areas and hydrate dry areas with light serums and moisturizers.

Sensitive

Sensitive skin is defined as skin that is easily aggravated by harsh products or weather, resulting in rashes, stinging and/or blotchy patches. If you have sensitive skin, it is important for you to try to find out what your triggers are so that you can avoid them.

As one of the most delicate skin types to handle, there are some helpful precautions to take when seeking out an idea skincare routine. Avoid products that contain harsh ingredients and don’t use products with too many active ingredients at one time.

Which skin type are you?

Now that you know a bit more about the different skin types, it is time to see which category you belong in.

  • First, wash your face and be sure to remove any products, lotions or makeup.
  • Pat your face dry with a towel and leave it alone.
  • Avoid touching your face or putting on any type of products for at least one hour.
  • Once the hour is over, examine your face in the mirror.

If your skin appears to be tight and flakey or it feels itchy, there’s a good chance you fall into the dry skin category. If your skin appears to be shiny and greasy all over, you are probably an oily skin type. If you notice oil in your T-zone but appear to be dry on your cheeks or jawline, you are more than likely a combination skin type. If you see that your skin is red, irritated or inflamed there is a very good chance that you have sensitive skin.

Still not sure what skin type you are? The best way to determine your skin type is to schedule a visit with our dermatologists. They will be able to help you identify your skin type and recommend products that are best for you.

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Early Detection Saves Visions

Early Detection Saves Visions

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Receiving annual eye exams is crucial to detecting signs of disease early and staving off vision loss.

Why is early detection so important for eye-related issues?

Many of the most common and serious eye-related diseases are degenerative, meaning that their effects will naturally increase as time progresses, even if nothing else changes. Once these degenerative conditions start to affect your eye health there is often no going back, and the damage that has already occurred cannot be undone.

The very best defense you have against degenerative conditions is to discover them as early as possible so that corrective measures can be taken. Conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma affect millions of Filipinos every year, and there are surgeries and other corrective procedures that can be used to treat many diseases and halt the loss of vision. If you’re able to catch them early, your ophthalmologist may be able to treat the condition with minimal vision loss.

Do I need to have a separate exam if I already get an initial vision screening?

Many people receive regular vision screenings and may confuse them with a comprehensive eye exam. The fact is that vision screenings are only designed to test your visual acuity at a given time, and they can be performed by anyone, anywhere. You probably have a vision screening kiosk at your local mall, and it’s the same procedure they perform at the transport office when you apply for a driver’s license.

This is very different from an eye health exam, which must be conducted by a medical eye specialist (typically an ophthalmologist or optometrist), and is designed to check for signs of conditions that can cause vision loss. Even if you get regular vision screenings to test the effectiveness of your eyeglasses or contact lenses, it’s vital for everyone to undergo a comprehensive eye exam that will test for potentially dangerous diseases.

What steps can I take to secure my long-term eye health?

Early detection is only possible if you undergo regular and frequent eye exams conducted by a medical professional. If you have never suffered from any eye conditions and you know you don’t have a family history of eye-related diseases, you should get an exam every other year at a minimum. For most people, an annual exam is recommended.

At Shinagawa, our goal is to make early detection of eye diseases a common outcome, so that more patients can have their conditions corrected before lasting damage is done. 

We are dedicated to improving the eye health of Filipinos, so contact us today to schedule your annual eye health exam and learn more about how early detection can save your vision.

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Shinagawa Takes Part in Three-Day Wellness Fair 2023

Shinagawa Takes Part in Three-Day Wellness Fair 2023

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Wellness is always a top priority!

Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics participated in the recently held Wellness Fair 2023 at the Aspire Tower, Calle Industria in Quezon City last June 7-9.

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