Author: Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that often raises questions about genetics. Many patients ask: Is keratoconus hereditary? If one family member has it, what does it mean for the rest of us?We explore the hereditary and environmental factors that…

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that affects the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. Over time, the cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone-like shape, leading to blurred vision, irregular astigmatism, and in severe cases, significant…

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder that changes the normal shape of the cornea. Instead of staying round and clear, the cornea gradually thins and bulges into a cone-like shape. This change disrupts the way light enters the eye, often…

Is keratoconus a serious condition? This is one of the most common questions asked by patients who first hear about this eye disease.Keratoconus, also known as corneal ectasia, is a progressive condition where the cornea gradually thins and bulges outward…

Being diagnosed with keratoconus can feel overwhelming. This eye condition, also known as corneal ectasia or keratoectasia, causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. The result is distorted vision, irregular astigmatism, and increasing dependence on glasses…

Many Filipinos are familiar with the term myopia—more commonly called nearsightedness. It is a condition where distant objects appear blurry while close ones remain clear. With rising cases among children and young adults in the Philippines, parents often ask: “Is…

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is one of the most common vision problems in the world. Millions of people, including a growing number of children in the Philippines, struggle with difficulty seeing distant objects clearly. This condition often raises a…