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 a poor vision was.

“Being a mom with poor eyesight wasn’t easy. I’ve been wearing contacts and eyeglasses for 13 years! I can’t even use my phone if I’m not wearing those.”

“I thought that I will not be qualified for Lasik due to high grade. But because of modern and most advanced equipment, Shinagawa made it possible! I had my Z Prime LASIK!”

Aside from that, she also shared the royal treatment she received during her LASIK experience at Shinagawa.

“They treated me like a VIP from inquiring, consultations, and treated me like a baby on the operation day. Hassle-free! They even gave me free Hotel accommodation. Isn’t it amazing?”

“Thank you, Shinagawa for a life-changing experience!”

We can make it possible for you, too! Let’s schedule your LASIK Screening and take it from there.

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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 laser.

In fact, LASIK is deemed as the “most popular vision correction procedure.” And it’s easy to see why LASIK is widely considered to be one of the safest elective procedures in modern medicine.

From surgeon experience to advancements in medical technology, vision correction procedures have only improved. What’s more, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that those who wear contact lenses are 500 times more susceptible to infection than with LASIK.

Patient Satisfaction

Patient satisfaction is at an all-time high. The most recent studies showed that over 98% of patients are totally satisfied with the outcome of their procedure. Compare this to the satisfaction rate in contact lens users, which has plunged in recent years.

Surgery touch-ups

It’s important to know that should your vision change in the years after surgery, you might be eligible for a touch-up, or enhancement surgery. Regression is unlikely, but sometimes vision can change simply due to age-related conditions like presbyopia. At Shinagawa, we offer enhancement plans in the unlikely event that you need a LASIK touch‑up.

Is LASIK right for me?

Want to know if LASIK is right for you? The next step is to determine if you’re a candidate for LASIK by booking a Comprehensive Eye Screening. If you would like more information about LASIK, reach us so we can fill you in.

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.

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 about six million and located in the macula, or middle of the retina, pick up light that our brains interpret as red, green, and blue, elements of a spectrum of color.

Problems with the retina’s cone cells can result in color blindness that’s genetic, a result of disease, or part of certain age-related conditions. It’s rare in men, and even rarer for women.

Our Doctors See Through Their Patients’ Eyes

At Shinagawa, our eye care specialists and doctors have studied how patients experience their vision conditions. When they perform cataract and LASIK surgeries, they measure and treat refractive problems, issues with focusing images on the retina.

Addressing the retina itself, our ophthalmologists can help patients who were born colorblind, but also those who experience it as part of a progressive condition such as macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa. These conditions change the middle of the retina, which is how they affect color vision.

Our eye doctors are experts at helping patients adapt to color vision challenges.

Treatment for Color Blindness

Color blindness can affect a person’s work. For example, many colorblind people see red and green as a dim brown color, and electricians need to be able to tell red wires from green.

For people with color blindness, as with many vision conditions, adaptation is an important part of treatment since there is no current cure. Filtered lenses and other adjustment techniques help patients adapt to being colorblind.

Ophthalmologists at Shinagawa Understand and Treat Vision Challenges

Our team of expert eye doctors is here to understand how you see the world and help you see more clearly. From LASIK and refractive surgeries to diagnosis of less common eye conditions, our ophthalmologists at Shinagawa are ready to help you.

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.

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 two decades that’s why she’s so thrilled to finally have a brighter life with brighter eyesight.

“My eye grade before LASIK was 300 for both eyes. I’ve been wearing glasses since 2003 and contact lenses since 2005. It’s been 18 long years!”

“Now, I don’t have to wear them (glasses and contacts) anymore. I feel so free! Thank you to the amazing staff and doctors of Shinagawa!”

If you’ve been held back by blurry vision combined with prolonged usage of glasses and contacts, it might be time to take the same path.

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

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 moment, they not only burden the wearer with recurring costs, but they add additional steps to your daily routine. Even more, they can make it more difficult or even impossible to accomplish everything you want, thereby adding more stress and barriers to your life.

When you opt for LASIK, however, many of the downsides of wearing contacts and glasses are resolved.

The procedure only lasts an average of 10 minutes while the recovery time usually takes no longer than 24 hours. This means you won’t have to wait long before you can enjoy life with improved vision.

Needless to say, by improving eyesight and reducing or eliminating the dependency on glasses and contacts, LASIK can offer you a new level of freedom that wasn’t possible pre-procedure.

What you will do first with your newfound freedom? To help you plan your post-LASIK adventures, we’ve compiled a bucket list of activities you can fully enjoy after your LASIK eye surgery.

Try out a new sport – Glasses can make it more difficult to play sports, as frames can easily fall off with sudden or quick movement. As such, many players must wear contact lenses or sports goggles, though these are prone to fogging up and reducing peripheral vision. However, following LASIK eye surgery, many players are able to participate in their sport of choice without requiring glasses or contacts, giving them one less thing to worry about.

Learn martial arts or self-defense – Though you can train and warm up with glasses, sparring is never recommended while wearing a pair of frames. Your glasses will be prone to fogging up, sliding down, or even flying off your face. Contacts are a better option but there’s still a risk they could fall out if you take a blow to the face. The improved vision that LASIK offers mean you can try out martial arts or self-defense without having to deal with the problems that glasses and contacts pose.

Go scuba diving – Did you know that you can’t scuba dive while wearing glasses? This is because glasses prevent the dive mask from properly sealing over your face. While it’s possible to scuba dive with contacts, there’s also a chance you may lose one, impeding your experience. Needless to say, this is one activity that’s made easier (and less stressful) after you’ve had LASIK eye surgery.

Take a camping trip off the grid – There’s no denying that glasses and contacts are an inconvenience when it comes to camping. It’s a struggle to successfully sanitize your contact lenses, while glasses are prone to breaking if you plan on hiking, swimming, or doing another outdoor activity. That’s why you should plan an epic camping trip following your LASIK procedure. However long you choose to go for, you won’t be bogged down worrying if your contacts and glasses will survive the trip.

Take a hot air balloon ride – You need clear vision to take a hot air balloon ride – otherwise, how will you enjoy the view? Although glasses may work fine, there’s always the concern they could slide off your face and over the side of the balloon while you’re in the air. That’s why this is one activity you should wait to try until after you’ve had LASIK eye surgery so you can fully enjoy the view from up high.

Go sky diving – You may be surprised to learn that you can wear glasses or contacts while skydiving, as many centers provide goggles that are designed to accommodate both. However, many folks find it uncomfortable wearing goggles over the top of their glasses, so you may be more relaxed completing this activity after you’ve had your LASIK eye surgery.

Do you have more ideas on what you would want to do and try right after LASIK? Yes, we know how exciting that is!

If you’re interested in learning more about how LASIK eye surgery or another vision correction procedure can transform your life, book a consultation today.

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.