Author: Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics

Being “legally blind” is often misunderstood. Many Filipinos think it refers to someone who cannot see at all, but this is not always the case. Legal blindness has a specific official classification used by the Philippine government to determine disability…

A Comprehensive Eye Screening is one of the most important steps in safeguarding your vision and overall ocular health. Unlike a simple vision screening or a quick prescription check, this type of exam provides a full evaluation of the eyes,…

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…