Monica Mercado's LASIK | Shinagawa Blog

Satisfaction Beyond Expectations For Mommy Monica

Sometimes LASIK can surprise patients, too. Monica Mercado, a mother who struggled with poor vision, was amused that her LASIK at Shinagawa far exceeded her expectations. “LASIK gave me 20/16 vision, and it’s more than what I asked for!” said Monica, talking about her beyond-perfect vision. She then shared how much of a challenge having […]

Here’s Why You Should Consider Having LASIK | Shinagawa Blog

Here’s Why You Should Consider Having LASIK

There’s a reason why millions of people have chosen to pursue refractive surgery (surgical procedures that correct common vision problems) versus the more conventional means of correcting vision, like glasses or contact lenses. Upon first becoming widely available, people were blown away by the possibility of getting rid of their glasses with help from a […]

Types Of Scars | Shinagawa Blog

Types Of Scars

Ideal scarring is minimal and light, but scars can take a variety of forms. Here are the different forms of scars: Atrophic scars: These indented scars, as acne or chickenpox, happen when the skin can’t regenerate enough collagen to replace the original tissue. Hypertrophic scars: These scars are thick, raised, and often reddish, appearing within […]

How Long Does LASIK Last? | Shinagawa Blog

How Long Does LASIK Last?

LASIK surgery is designed to permanently reshape the cornea permanently. This means that, once you’ve undergone this life-changing procedure, you might not have to wear glasses or contact lenses in the decades to come. LASIK can help with a variety of refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. Vision change: A common […]

Considering Laser Hair Removal? | Shinagawa Blog

Considering Laser Hair Removal?

Warm weather means sunshine, swimsuits, shorts — and so much shaving! If you dread warm weather because of the additional skin exposure, Laser Hair Removal is a good option to consider; it can greatly reduce your grooming demands. Let us first cover everything you need to know about Laser Hair Removal. 1. How does it […]

Winwyn Marquez' LASIK | Shinagawa Feature Story

LASIK Gives Winwyn Another Win

Having LASIK was another big win for Winwyn Marquez. The beauty queen was game in sharing one of the best wins and decisions of her life. “I had LASIK because I can no longer go on with having to wear contact lenses or eyeglasses most of the time. I was really having a hard time […]

Understanding Color Blindness Better | Shinagawa Blog

Understanding Color Blindness Better

At the rear of each of our eyes, in the retina, is a collection of specialized cells called rods and cones that play a key role in our vision. The rods, about 120 million of them and mostly along the outside of the retina, are our sensitive black and white vision receptors. The cones, numbering […]

Ways To Prevent Wrinkles For Aging Skin | Shinagawa Blog

Ways To Prevent Wrinkles For Aging Skin

Inevitably, we all continue to age. We can’t stop aging but we can surely still age gracefully. If you’re like so many other adults, you’re probably wondering if there’s anything you can do to prevent your skin from showing signs of aging. It’s actually one of the most common questions dermatologists get asked. But there’s […]

New Vision Mean A Better New Normal For Apple David | Shinagawa Feature Story

New Vision Mean A Better New Normal For Apple David

TV broadcaster Apple David is enjoying her new normal which is having a better life with a brighter vision after LASIK. “No more contacts. No more glasses. This is me after having LASIK at Shinagawa. Back to normal except that my vision is now 20/12,” happily expressed Apple. She struggled with blurry vision for nearly […]

Post-LASIK Bucket List Exciting Things To Do After Your Procedure | Shinagawa Blog

Post-LASIK Bucket List: Exciting Things To Do After Your Procedure

LASIK works to make life easier by eliminating your dependency on glasses and contacts. It gives you the freedom to chase adventure and pursue your goals without having to consider how poor eyesight holds you back. Glasses and contact lenses only provide a temporary solution to vision problems. Though they may work fine at the […]