Author: Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics

Millions of Filipinos struggle with blurred vision every day — some cannot see distant road signs clearly, while others find it hard to read up close. These common vision issues are called nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia), both known as…

Keratoconus is a complex eye condition that changes the way we see the world—literally. It gradually thins and bulges the cornea into a cone-like shape, leading to distorted and blurred vision. While modern treatments such as Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)…

Driving with keratoconus can be challenging, especially at night. The disease causes blurred, distorted, and ghosted vision, making headlights, road signs, and lane markings hard to see.  While some patients can drive safely with special contact lenses such as scleral…

Computer or gadget use doesn’t directly worsen keratoconus, but it can trigger eye strain, dryness, and discomfort that may lead to rubbing your eyes—a known factor that can aggravate the condition. Managing your screen habits, using proper lighting, artificial tears, and…

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. This irregular curve leads to distorted vision, irregular astigmatism, and frequent prescription changes. Many patients with keratoconus report persistent headaches and eye…

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea — the clear front layer of the eye — to thin and bulge outward into a cone-like shape. While it often starts in adolescence or early adulthood, its long-term impact…