The Underrated Power of Tears | Shinagawa Blog

The Underrated Power of Tears

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Tearing up isn’t so bad after all.

Tears literally enable us to see. They lubricate our eyeballs and eyelids, thus preventing our eyes from dehydrating.

They also provide a smooth surface for refracting light, supply oxygen, and are a vital component of the ocular defense system that protects against a range of pathogens. Below we’ll delve into the composition and types of tears, and further explain why they are so beneficial to our physical and emotional well-being.

Structure of Tears

Tears are made up of three layers: lipids, aqueous and mucous.

The lipid layer is the outermost layer and prevents the evaporation of tears. The lipids are produced by tiny glands in the eyelids called the meibomian glands.

The aqueous layer, which is the middle layer, makes up 95％ of our tears. This layer supplies nutrients to the cornea prevents infection and heal ocular damage. This layer is effectively made up of water and is produced by the lacrimal gland.

The mucous layer is the one closest to the eye. It coats the cornea and provides a level platform that allows for an even distribution of the tear film over the eye. This layer is produced by even smaller glands called goblet cells.

Tears are invaluable for clear vision, protecting your eyes, flushing out irritants, and soothing emotions.

If you feel that your eyes are not as comfortable or your vision is not as clear as usual, contact our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517. Talk to us about how we can help you maintain or gain healthy vision.

Brightening Vision With More Than Just LASIK | Shinagawa Blog

Brightening Vision With More Than Just LASIK

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Shinagawa is more than just LASIK. We can take care of your eyes and vision in lots of different ways.

Just ask Katrina Sy, one of our happy patients whose vision was brightened by a combination of LASIK, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE).

“Shinagawa really helped me a lot as I had my ULTRA LASIK for my left eye and REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE (RLE) for my other eye,” shared a very satisfied Katrina.”

“I had my LASIK done last June 1st and RLE last August 27, 2020. I have a 20/12 now! Thanks so much, Shinagawa!”

Since your eyes and vision are our expertise, our experienced and reliable medical doctors and team know what to do to bring you brighter vision and days ahead.

If you are tired of your challenging blurry eyesight, our doors are always open for you! Let’s do something about it.

Schedule your eye check-up with us now to get you started! Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments.

Steps to Better Eye Health in 2021 | Shinagawa Blog

Steps to Better Eye Health in 2021

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Taking steps to protect your vision is more challenging the past year because of the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our daily lived.

However, despite these challenges, protecting your vision should remain a priority. Your eye health should be at the top of your priority list this 2021. It’s important to maintain or create habits that will promote good health.

Here are some light and easy eye-healthy resolutions to consider adding to your list.

Wear Sunglasses
The sun’s UV rays aren’t just harmful to your skin, but to your eyes as well. UV rays have also been shown to be a major contributing factor in the development of many serious eye conditions, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and more. So start the New Year wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from the UV rays whenever you are outside during the day, no matter the season.

Rest Your Eyes
Daily and prolonged computer use can lead to computer vision syndrome. Eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes are just some symptoms that may occur when using a digital screen for long periods of time. Give your eyes regular relief by following the 20-20-20 rule; take a 20-second break to view something 20 feet away, every 20 minutes.

Follow a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet is a popular New Year’s resolution, as many look towards being healthier after the holiday season. It’s important to eat a balanced diet, not just for your overall health but also to promote good vision.

A diet containing the right amount of certain vitamins and minerals can boost your eyes’ health and help reduce the risk of certain eye conditions and vision loss.

For example, vitamin C — found in oranges, strawberries, broccoli, and peppers — can help slow cataracts and prevent macular degeneration.

Vitamin E also serves as a great antioxidant and agent against cataracts and macular degeneration. Vitamin E can be found in many nuts and dried fruit, like almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts, as well as dried apricots.

Educate Yourself
Take the time to learn about common eye conditions, including the signs, symptoms, and causes, as this can help you recognize any changes in your vision. The earlier an eye condition is detected, the better chance you have of preventing or managing it.

Schedule a needed Eye Check-Up and Exam
If you haven’t been to the eye doctor in a while, now is the time to call and schedule an appointment. An annual eye exam is crucial because even if your vision and eye health seem fine, an exam can uncover the early stages of many eye diseases before they can cause irreversible damage. An eye doctor can even spot signs of other potential health issues by checking your eyes, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even many cardiovascular conditions. So, start off the New Year right with an eye exam.

Shinagawa is ready to thoroughly take a look at your eyes and see if you need the necessary treatments for a better quality of vision and life.

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments.

A Dream Come True At Shinagawa | Feature Story

Brighter Vision: A Dream Come True At Shinagawa

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Dreams do come true at Shinagawa.

Ever since she was 8 years old, Julien Andal has been struggling with blurry vision. While it was okay at first, the long haul proved to be different as challenges arose more and more.

“Seeing my Ophthalmologist was a regular routine for me since I was an 8-year-old kid, always looking forward to wearing different styles and colors of glasses. As years passed by, I got curious on how I can achieve a crystal clear vision (genetic),” she said.

Since then, she’s been dreaming of a bright vision. Finally, having LASIK at Shinagawa Makati gave her what she’s been longing for.

“Learning about Shinagawa opened the door for me in terms of having a clear and glass free vision, something that I’ve always wanted. The doctors make you feel safe and give assurance that everything will be okay, from consultation to the actual operation. All the staff was very accommodating and polite, answering all my queries before and after my LASIK.”

Now with a clear vision, seeing the world never felt this good for her.

“Indeed one of the best decisions I’ve made. After 14 years, my vision has never felt this good! Thank you Shinagawa Makati!”

Achieve your dream bright eyesight! Schedule your LASIK screening with us. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments.

Vision Hazards to Avoid | Shinagawa Blog

Protecting Your Eyes: Vision Hazards To Avoid

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We deal with two main sources of vision damage or loss: eye diseases, and eye injuries.

Prompt diagnosis and treatment improve patients’ chances with disease. For injury, distraction is a major factor, at work or at play.

We recommend these basic habits:

  • Wear eye protection if necessary — to block chemicals and infection, also flying objects and small splinters
  • Know how to handle eye injuries — eye washing when appropriate, eye covering
  • Be aware of modern hazards — such as constant computer use, laser exposure, and chaotic industrial environments
  • Get professional eye care — regular exams and checkups for any concerns

Trust expert eye doctors to help preserve your vision.

Lean on our team at Shinagawa to help you protect and preserve your precious vision. There’s much that we can do, even if you do have an eye injury or illness, to help you recover your sight.

Give us a call at (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for regular eye exams and any other eye care needs you may have. We care about your sight.