LASIK Blog Story of Ivy Banawa

Ivy Banawa: The Start of Clearer Days

Ivy Banawa, one of our patients from this past May, narrated how everything came to fruition for her vision as she finally saw brighter days. “20/12 vision! 05.21.2023 was the start of clearer days. Been wanting to have LASIK for 2 years and on this day, God made it happen. Truly everything is perfect in […]

LASIK Remains the Top Choice for Vision Correction

LASIK Remains the Top Choice for Vision Correction

Wondering why LASIK is still the most preferred vision correction procedure? There are actually tons of reasons why LASIK remains to be the top choice when it comes to vision correction, compared to other procedures, one of which is SMILE. For patients seeking to improve their eyesight through refractive surgery, the most popular option remains […]

Optical Illusions More Than Meets the Eye

Optical Illusions: More Than Meets the Eye

As you stare at an optical illusion you may wonder, are your eyes playing tricks on you? To fully understand how optical illusions work, it’s important to grasp that the visual system is made up of more than just our eyes. In fact, optical illusions don’t necessarily trick our eyes—they trick our brains. The Visual […]

Jenie Balistoy No More Switching From Contacts and Glasses

Jenie Balistoy: No More Switching From Contacts and Glasses

Switching from contacts and spectacles will no longer be a problem for Jenie Balistoy, a receptionist. After a satisfying LASIK journey, her dark days are a thing in the past. “Blurry vision no more! It’s been months since I’ve undergone LASIK and it was the best decision I’ve ever made!” shared Jenie. “For the past […]

Ram Joseph Paragas: A Boosted Life of an OFW

Ram Joseph Paragas: A Boosted Life of an OFW

An OFW in Japan, Ram Joseph Paragas recalled his life-changing LASIK journey in 2019 and at the same time, shared how grateful he is that his vision remains as sharp 5 years after. “I travelled from Japan to have my LASIK done at Shinagawa in 2019. Having clear vision is essential in my everyday life,” […]

Online Vision Tests Can’t Match An Actual Eye Doctor

Online Vision Tests Can’t Match An Actual Eye Doctor

You can do just about anything online nowadays. Whether you’re buying new clothes or earning a degree, if you have an internet connection, you can accomplish it online! But what about your regular eye exams? Is an online test sufficient enough for that? Put simply, the answer is no! Online Eye Exams Aren’t All What […]

Joy Tagalog LASIK – A Game-Changer

Joy: LASIK – A Game-Changer

That’s how Joy easily described LASIK as she now enjoys the benefits that it brought to the table, especially to her usual life grinds. “I decided to have LASIK after years struggling with glasses and contact lenses,” shared Joy, a Sales Consultant. “LASIK is a game-changer for me as I was constantly adjusting my glasses […]

Caring for your Eyes in Today's Digital Age

Caring for your Eyes in Today’s Digital Age

From the moment we get up to the moment we go to bed, more and more of us are on our smartphones, tablets, computers or other digital devices. That’s a lot of eyeballs glued to a lot of screens. If you count yourself among the 90% of adults who spend two or more hours a […]

Keith Catalogo Birthday Wish Come True

Keith Catalogo: Birthday Wish Come True

LASIK is one of the best birthday gifts there is! Sarah Nieves-Catalogo is so happy that her husband, Keith Catalago, had his birthday wish come true at Shinagawa after he had LASIK. “Yeeey! No more Eyeglasses. Thank you Shinagawa Lasik Center for making my husband’s birthday wish come true, from 575/625 to 20/10 vision!” shared […]

The Broad Spectrum of Visual Impairment

The Broad Spectrum of Visual Impairment

Most of the time, when we hear the word “blind,” we think that means total blindness, but it’s not always that simple. There is a wide range of visual impairment beyond what glasses can correct, and it’s important for sighted people to understand what that range is so that we will be better equipped to […]