Masks Can Dry Out Your Eyes | Shinagawa Blog

Masks Can Dry Out Your Eyes

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Masks are essential these days, and they are something most of us are all too familiar with. This necessary accessory has taken some getting used to.

Many of us have gone from basic disposable masks to high quality, reusable masks, accessories for our masks, and some unfortunate circumstances that come from wearing these masks.

Some of us have experienced “maskne” or acne that comes from our skin not being able to breathe from under the masks.

The one we hear about most is the ‘fogging up’ of glasses and something many of us do not even associate with our masks – Dry Eye.

Have you been feeling like your eyes are dryer, grittier, or more tired than usual? Yes, it can also be mask-associated.

When you exhale, the air flows upward, out of the top of your face mask, and brushes the surface of your eyes. The flow of air over your eyes causes your tears to evaporate, which leaves the surface of your eyes dry. Dry eyes may be red and tend to feel gritty (like you have sand in them), itchy, watery, and irritated.

Here are some helpful tips:

  • Make sure your mask fits well, and if you need to wear a mask for a prolonged amount of time, think about taping the top of the mask to your face to avoid the flow of air to touch the surface of your eyes.
  • See your eye care professional determine which lubricating eye drops are recommended to help alleviate your dryness.
  • Try to limit the time you spend in places with air conditioning and try to take time off from phones, tablets, and any other digital devices.

You are protecting yourself, your loved ones, and the rest of your community from the spread of COVID by wearing a mask, and now we are trying to help you protect your eyes from your mask…seems crazy right?

Outside of protecting your eyes from getting dryer, we don’t want to leave off without mentioning that to help stop the spread of COVID, masks are great, but always wash your hands, and avoid rubbing your eyes or touching your face with hands that are unwashed!

At Shinagawa, our dry eye specialists have experience treating dry eyes with multiple treatment methods to help build up their own tears.

Please call us at (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website if you feel your eyes are dryer or are suffering from any of the above symptoms. Our dry eye specialists can evaluate the cause of your dry eye and help your eyes feel like they used to!

Why Do Contact Lenses Cause Dry Eye | Shinagawa Blog

Why Do Contact Lenses Cause Dry Eye

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When you wear contact lenses, they cover the retina of the eye and this means that oxygen cannot get into the eye. This certainly affects your eyes’ hydration and may very well cause dry eye disease.

If you don’t blink enough throughout the day while wearing the contact lenses then they are not getting any moisture and therefore they cannot stay hydrated.

This means that the contact lenses will dry up and the contacts will be very dry and start to stick to your eyes. This in turn can lead to irritation in your eyes and stops people from wearing them long-term.

To avoid this happening, you need to blink more throughout the day, avoid being in an environment that will dry them out, start using eye drops or wear them less frequently.

If you’re having issues with dry eyes or if you want to ditch your contact lenses for good, we can take care of either.

Just schedule a Comprehensive Eye Screening then we’ll take it from there.

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.

Eira Pangilinan's LASIK At Shinagawa | Shinagawa Feature Story

Eira Pangilinan: Better View For The Cabin Crew After LASIK

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Having a bright vision is essential for cabin crews for them to fulfill their daily responsibilities.

Eira Pangilinan’s 20/10 vision after LASIK is bound to surely help her during her trips.

“I’m so happy because, after about eight years of wearing glasses and contacts every day, I can now see in HD with a vision of 20/10 after LASIK!” expressed Eira.

“If you’re planning to undergo LASIK, Shinagawa is the only place to go! I had my LASIK done there and I couldn’t be more thankful!”

Looking for a sign? Eira is giving it to you now: “This is your sign to go consider having your eye vision corrected!”

Schedule your LASIK Screening now!

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.

Tips For Black Eye Treatment | Shinagawa Blog

Tips For Black Eye Treatment

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Treat a black eye like you would a sprained ankle or other soft-tissue injuries. That means remembering the handy acronym “RICE”: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Rest

Anything you do that gets your heart rate up increases the risk of swelling and bruising. Take it easy for the first day or two after the injury.

Ice

In the first two days, ice your eye to decrease swelling and stop blood and fluid from pooling. Apply a cold compress, 20 minutes on, then 20 minutes off. (The 20 minutes off is important — constant cold exposure can damage the skin.)

Compression

Go the cold route for the first two days. After that, applying warm compresses can help open blood vessels. That helps fluid drain, decreasing puffiness.

Elevation

Keep your head up (at least for the first day or two). Sitting in a recliner or using some extra pillows when you sleep helps gravity work to reduce swelling.

What to expect as your black eye heals

Swelling typically peaks two days after the injury, so don’t be surprised if you wake up looking worse the next day. After that, it can take around two weeks for the swelling and bruising to go away.

Your eye will probably do a rainbow impression as it heals, passing from purple and blue to green and yellow before finally fading away.

See a doctor if you notice signs that things are getting worse, not better, after the first few days. Clues of an infection or other problem include:

  • Swelling that increases after the first two days
  • Increased pain or tenderness
  • Skin that’s hot to the touch
  • Increased redness (instead of the usual purple/blue/green/yellow palette)

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.

Myra Garing's Better Vision After PresbyMax | Shinagawa Feature Story

Myra’s Better Vision After PresbyMax

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Your near vision problem due to presbyopia can be resolved.

Myra Garing, a bank associate, had her presbyopia taken care of by PresbyMax, one of the best treatments for an age-related eye condition.

“I had my PresbyMax procedure at Shinagawa Makati for my presbyopia. I am delighted and thankful because my vision is now 20/20.” bared Myra.

Myra’s better vision is a welcome to her everyday life as a bank associate in one of the country’s top banks.

If you have presbyopia, we can address that with PresbyMax to give you a better vision.

“The procedure only took 15 minutes. Shinagawa took care of me well!”

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.