Author: Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics

In a typical classroom, most tasks depend on clear vision: reading from the board, copying notes, and understanding diagrams all rely on reading comprehension, visual processing speed, and near-vision focus. Many educators point out that up to 80% of classroom…

Doctors use “functional vision loss” or “functional visual loss” when someone’s vision is reduced, but tests do not show any physical damage in the eyes or brain. This is also called non-organic visual loss (NOVL), non-physiologic vision loss, or medically…

When parents say “malabo ang mata ng anak ko,” it can refer to several conditions. These include myopia or nearsightedness, astigmatism (distorted or blurred vision at all distances), hyperopia or farsightedness, and more serious conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye)…

A sudden blackout of vision is often called transient vision loss. It can last from a split second to several minutes, and it may affect one eye or both eyes. Sometimes it is caused by something relatively mild, like a…

People describe these symptoms in many ways. Some notice straight lines on their phone or book looking wavy or bent. Others see thin black streaks, specks, cobwebs, or shapes “parang langaw” drifting across their vision, especially against bright backgrounds. In…

Double vision (diplopia) happens when you see two images of a single object instead of one. Sudden, temporary double vision means this change appears quickly and may come and go within minutes or hours. In many Filipino patients, this may…

Visual perception plays a vital role in how we move, learn, and stay safe each day. While many people think vision is simply about seeing clearly, visual perception goes much deeper. It is the brain’s ability to interpret what the…