Our Eyes Can Be Vulnerable to Germs

Our Eyes Can Be Vulnerable to Germs

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Rubbing our eyes is often an automatic response during moments of fatigue, discomfort from a foreign object, or sensations of dryness and itchiness. While it might seem like a quick fix, this action can actually escalate the issue. This is because with each touch, we transfer bacteria from our hands — along with anything else they’ve come into contact with since we last cleaned them — directly into one of the most delicate areas of our body.

The Microbial World on Our Skin and Under the Fingernails

You may find it astonishing to learn about the diversity of microscopic life residing on our skin, collectively known as “skin flora.” This ecosystem isn’t entirely menacing; indeed, some of its members play beneficial roles. However, certain microbes pose the risk of causing infections or illnesses if they manage to penetrate the skin’s protective layer. This vulnerability renders our eyes an easy target for these organisms. As we interact with various surfaces, microbes adhere to our skin and find refuge under our fingernails, where they multiply and eventually reach other areas we touch, including our eyes.

The Eye’s Built-in Protection

Thankfully, our eyes come equipped with their own set of defenses. Eyelashes serve a purpose beyond mere aesthetics, acting as barriers against foreign particles. Additionally, the act of blinking helps to clear away any debris that lands on the eye. The eye’s tear film functions as an intricate, multi-layered protective system, akin to a moat surrounding a fortress. However, the act of rubbing our eyes can lead to potential injury to the cornea, undermining these natural protective measures.

Steps to Shield Our Eyes from Bacteria

Minimizing direct contact with your eyes is advisable, particularly for contact lens wearers. In instances where touching your eyes is unavoidable, like inserting or removing contact lenses, reducing the risk of infection can be achieved by thoroughly washing your hands with soap and maintaining short, clean fingernails.

We’re serious about fingernails being covered in germs. In fact, it’s the main reason food service workers and healthcare professionals alike have to wear gloves to prevent contaminating everything they touch in the course of their work. It’s basically impossible to scrub away all those germs, and it’s a problem that affects artificial nails too.

Addressing Eye Infection Worries

Should you notice symptoms such as itching, redness, excessive tearing, sensitivity, or a burning sensation in your eyes, it’s possible you’re dealing with an eye infection. We encourage you to book an appointment with us for assistance in addressing the infection or identifying other potential causes.

Meanwhile, resist the urge to rub your eyes!

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LASIK Blog Story of Ricel Diaz - Ricel Diaz: Finally, Visual Freedom

Ricel Diaz: Finally, Visual Freedom

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Finally. That’s the first word that came out of Ricel Diaz’s mouth after finally getting the clarity she was seeking for.

“Finally! No more blurred faces. No more eyeglasses. No more contact lenses,” expressed Ricel, a cashier and receptionist. “From 200 eye grade and 175 astigmatism, I now have 20/16 vision!”

“I’ve been using all of them (glasses and contacts) for more than 10 years of my life. I honestly say that this is one of my greatest experiences ever!”

Ricel couldn’t be more grateful for the life-changing experience.

“Thank you so much for making my eyes clearer, Shinagawa! I can now see and read everything clearly without putting on any contact lenses or eyeglasses.”

Ready for one of the best experiences you can have in your life? Start your LASIK journey!

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Signs of Premature Aging You Cant Miss

Signs of Premature Aging You Can’t Miss

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Our skin naturally starts to show signs of aging around our late twenties to early thirties, which is when our body’s collagen production starts slowing down at a rate of about 1% per year. Crow’s feet around the eyes, fine lines on the skin, and bodily aches and pains are all signs that the years are taking their toll on our bodies. 

But other signs of aging often go unnoticed by us – and we’ll be going over some of them.

Chest

The skin on our chest tends to be equally exposed to sun, wind and other environmental factors as our face, and it doesn’t help that at the same time the skin on our chests is thinner than the skin on our necks. This is one area that will be among some of the first places on your body to show signs of aging. So it’s a good idea to show the skin on your neck some love, too! Make sure you bring all your skincare down to your neck and chest, including your retinol, vitamin C serum and moisturizer. And make sure you always apply a generous serving of sunscreen to your neck and chest before heading outdoors.

Lips

As we age, our skin’s collagen production slows down, leading to depleted levels of hyaluronic acid, ceramides and elastin in our skin. Our lips become drier and more deflated with age as a result. Nobody wants to be seen with lips that look shriveled and wrinkled like a prune. Wearing a hydrating lip mask to bed is a good idea as it will help moisturize your lips while you sleep, and you can also exfoliate your lips with a lip scrub every once a week or so. And above all else – invest in a lip balm that contains SPF to protect your skin against the sun’s UV rays which are the leading cause of skin aging.

Under Eyes

The thinnest skin on our face is the skin on our under-eyes. This is why our under-eyes are the first to give us away if we’ve pulled an all-nighter or had lots of salty food to eat; they’re extremely susceptible to puffiness, dryness, and swelling as a result of water retention in the body. Our under-eyes are also the place where our first wrinkles appear in the form of crow’s feet. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to keep the skin on your under-eyes firm and supple. Vitamin C and retinol serums help the body’s collagen production, so applying them on your under-eyes can help thicken the skin there, making dark circles less visible and delaying the onset of fine lines around the eyes. A rich eye cream will also help replenish moisture in the under-eye area, preventing fine lines that form as a result of dehydration.

While it’s commendable to look after your skin, the idea is to embrace your skin as it ages with you, not to hate it for changing with the years! Aging is part of a normal, healthy life: it tells the world that we have lived, laughed and loved, and acquired a great deal of wisdom through the years too. Just remember that products like retinol and vitamin C serums and eye creams, and procedures like Botox and fillers are to help you look like the best version of yourself. But none of these things can stop the natural aging process. If you didn’t age, something would have to be seriously wrong with you!

Still, you can still look and be youthful despite getting up there in age. Our dermatologists can help!

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Knowing More About Allergic Conjunctivitis

Knowing More About Allergic Conjunctivitis

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Allergic conjunctivitis, a common type of eye infection that affects the conjunctiva, is the inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to substances like pollens and mold spores. 

The membrane inside your eyelids conjunctiva is sensitive to allergens. It is a bodily reaction to outside and harmful potential threats. The body tends to protect itself from any invasion.

Symptoms of Allergic conjunctivitis

This is a temporary condition in which you may have red, itchy and watery eyes. There is a constant burning sensation when you wake up in the morning along with puffy eyes. Sometimes people also have a watery nose. This is caused due to environmental factors.

There is another type of allergic conjunctivitis known as chronic allergic conjunctivitis which stays all year round. It is your body’s reaction to dust, animal dander and food, chemical scents and spices. The symptoms remain the same and your eyes become more sensitive to light changes. Sometimes, a certain medicine can also react and trigger the problem such as contact lens solution and even eye drops.

Treatment of Allergic conjunctivitis

Mostly the eye doctor will do an examination of your eyes apart from testing your skin and body for other kinds of allergies to understand the body’s reaction. In certain cases, the eye doctor may also advise for a blood test to check if the patient’s body is producing sufficient number of antigens to protect itself.

It is advised that one should keep the house and the atmosphere clean and dust-free. One should avoid rubbing eyes and it is advisable to use a cool compress to reduce inflammation and itchiness. The eye doctor may also advise you to use anti-inflammatory eye drops, eye drops that help to shrink congested blood vessels, steroid eye drops depending your condition.

There is no permanent cure for this disease and it will trigger when the symptoms are unfavorable. Precaution is the best medicine.

If you have symptoms, you have to visit an eye doctor right away. Ours are always ready to help!

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Nadine Destura: Brightest and Happiest Birthday

Nadine Destura: Brightest and Happiest Birthday

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Nadine Destura just had herself one of the best birthday gifts there is — a clearer vision for a brighter future!

After prolonged struggles with eyeglasses, she finally ended her misery by having LASIK for a happy birthday.

“Dream come true! 15 years of wearing eyeglasses no more! Salamat Lord for your provision. Happy Birthday for me, indeed!” said Nadine, a patient of ours who celebrated her birthday recently.

“Shinagawa Lasik Center, thank you so much! Excellent service!”

Still looking for a good birthday gift for you or for a loved one? We got it. Schedule a LASIK screening now!

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