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Love At First Sight: The Role Of Eye Contact In Human Connection

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Eye contact can do a lot of wonders. For some, that can even ignite some fireworks to the heart. Eyes can actually be the windows to the heart. It can most certainly open a lot of doors and possibilities, that’s why the term ‘Love at First Sight’ is coined in the first place.

Sometimes, communicating with your eyes can make all the difference when it comes to finding love. Studies show that non-verbal cues coming from the eyes can certainly influence behavior towards each other.

Prolonged eye contact can cause attraction

Eye contact can very well be a powerful stimulator of affection. In a study in which strangers of opposite genders were asked to gaze into each other’s eyes for two minutes found that this was enough in some cases to produce passionate feelings for each other.

It showed that the more dilated your pupils, the more attractive one is. The scientific finding is that our pupils dilate when focused on someone we find attractive.

Eye contact makes us feel good and connects us

Moreover, in-depth studies also show that prolonged eye contact has been thought to release phenylethylamine, a chemical responsible for feelings of attraction. It has also been thought to release oxytocin, the love chemical most closely associated with longer-term bonding and commitment.

Looking at each other’s eyes is a sign of love

Some scientists went as far as analyzing the visual pattern of college students looking at photos of attractive people. The study found that people tended to fixate on the faces of the images of people that elicited a feeling of romantic love and tended to fixate on the body of those that elicited sexual desire.

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Eye contact indicates lasting love

One famous experiment conducted by Harvard psychologist Zick Rubin showed that couples who remain deeply in love after several years looked at each other 75% of the time while talking versus the average
30-60% of the time.

While many are thinking, flowers, chocolates, and dates this Valentine’s Day, you might want to focus on something else and gaze into you someone special’s eyes for a while. It certainly helps in building your connection further.

If you want to get the best out of your eyes, you should love them more. Shinagawa can help you with that. Just call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 to book a needed eye consultation.

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Knowing RLE and Its Benefits

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Do you know that there’s an alternative procedure for vision correction aside from LASIK and Cataract surgeries?

More and more people nowadays opt to have Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), also called Clear Lens Extraction (CLE), for vision enhancement.

While in parallel with Cataract Surgery which both replaces the natural lens of the eye with an Intraocular Lens (IOL), RLE presents a different dynamic and purpose.

RLE is designed for patients who have insufficient power in their natural lenses as it enables a clearer vision minus the need for visual aids. It is bound to replace a clear lens opposed to Cataract Surgery, which replaces a cloudy lens.

This dynamic procedure is also for those who did not qualify for LASIK.

Benefits

The benefits of RLE are mostly functional.

One of its main purposes is to make a person less dependent on eyeglasses and contact lenses, helping them have a more comfortable and active lifestyle.

In addition, the effect of RLE goes a long way, too. It likewise eliminates the need for a cataract surgery later on in life. Usually for patients in the retirement age group, in whom that seek vision enhancement, RLE is often preferred oppose to LASIK.

Moreover, almost all levels of hyperopia and myopia can be corrected by RLE.

If one turns out ineligible for LASIK due to higher than normal range of eye prescription, RLE is a normally a highly-recommended alternative. On average, patients who seek RLE are mostly over 45 years of age.

Here are some signs to be observed first to see if someone can be an ideal candidate for RLE:

  • Astigmatism
  • Difficulty with reading
  • Difficulty with distance vision
  • Those who don’t qualify for laser vision correction like LASIK due to being too farsighted or too nearsighted
  • Diagnosed with a significant cataract condition
  • Those who notably noticed, impaired depth perception, increased color distortion and decreased night vision

Wondering if RLE can be a good fit for you? Our renowned Ophthalmologists at Shinagawa know what’s best.

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries.

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Captain Clear Eyesight: Rainier Placer’s Amazing Vision Recovery

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When constant blurry eyesight already interferes with work, it is most certainly a cause of concern.

That’s why when Rainier Placer’s vision already affected his job as captain of ships, he knew he needed to do something.

His then 700/1,200 vision gave him a lot of difficulties for the longest time.

“For 15 years of my life, I can only see blurriness as I’ve had very poor eyesight. Even my job got affected as it became too uncomfortable for me with constant headaches and very thing glasses,” shared Rainier.

Rainier, 46, knew he had to roll the dice on his eyes in hopes of possibly getting better eyesight and fulfilling his duties even better.

From once feeling hopeless, Rainier became hopeful in a snap as Shinagawa was able to map out the best course of action for his case, a Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). And Rainier surely was not left disappointed.

“But thanks to Shinagawa, my eyesight is now very clear. It was assessed that the best treatment for me was Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and I had a successful procedure!”

In fact, the result of Rainier’s RLE procedure even exceeded his expectations and the initial prognosis. That’s why he’s stunned and amazed that he now has a clear vision, something that he never thought was possible.

“Shinagawa gave me even more than what I asked for! A day after the surgery, I was assessed and my left eye was already 20/20 (from 700) and my right, 20/25 (from 1,200). I can testify that Shinagawa is really the best!”

Rainier can now become an even better captain with eyesight sharper than ever.

Have a complicated eye condition, too? Let’s take a look at it! We are ready and equipped to find the best solutions. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517.

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Can Farsightedness and Nearsightedness Be Treated By LASIK?

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Some are farsighted while some are nearsighted. If you are either, regardless, there’s a good chance that you do not have a very bright eyesight.

The vision terms “nearsighted” and “farsighted” are commonly used to describe visual problems. But what do they exactly mean?

Nearsightedness (Myopia) is a common eye condition wherein the light coming into the eye is not properly focused onto the retina, causing one to have difficulties in seeing objects that are far away while having a clear vision of those nearby. This is commonly caused by an elongated eyeball that occurs over time.

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On the contrary, Farsightedness (Hyperopia) is a condition that describes one’s eyesight that is naturally blurry on objects nearby, but clear upon looking at objects from afar. It is the exact opposite of nearsightedness.

While that answers what near and farsightedness is and avoid confusion, the bigger question is — how do you get them corrected?

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Of course, LASIK will cross your mind as you’re hoping that it can get the job done in terms of fixing your visual problems. The simple answer to that question is yes.

Modern LASIK, given its advancements, can correct vision problems such as nearsightedness and farsightedness.

LASIK has the ability to correct the refractive errors that your eyes might have with the use of the laser involved in the procedure.

The advanced and precise laser used for LASIK is designed to reshape the cornea and correct the front surface of the eye, solving vision problems, including Near and Farsightedness, accordingly.

While eyeglasses and contact lenses can help you get through every day despite your near or farsightedness, they can only do so much. Plus, the inconvenience that they may bring in certain occasions isn’t something you want to prolong, most likely.

That’s where LASIK can come in as a proven and effective corrective measure to your near or farsightedness. LASIK works best if you need to have your vision corrected because you are near or farsighted.

Having a screening for LASIK to see if you can be an eligible candidate for the procedure is the first step to your journey to a perfect vision.

Want to correct your vision, whether you’re near or farsighted? You most certainly can! Check your compatibility for LASIK, contact our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517.

Can Astigmatism Be Treated By LASIK?

Can Astigmatism Be Treated By LASIK?

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There’s one common question among people who have astigmatism.

Most of them wonder, can astigmatism be treated by LASIK?

Of course, all of them would want their astigmatism to be treated and since LASIK is a popular vision-correction procedure, these people are curious if that can get the job done for them as well.

For most cases, the straight on answer is yes. LASIK can treat and correct mild to moderate astigmatism as well.

If you happen to have astigmatism, your cornea is most likely shaped like a football, or oblong. The normal shape of a cornea should be round. With that, the light bends unevenly as it penetrates and enters your eye, eventually causing blurriness in terms of your vision.

The more that your cornea gets out of shape, the worse your vision is likely to be.

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So where exactly does LASIK come in and how can it help treat astigmatism?

Through the use of a highly-focused laser, LASIK has the ability to reshape your cornea to its supposed ideal shape. After LASIK, your cornea will be reshaped, enabling the light to enter your eye without being distorted, improving your vision significantly in the process.

More or less, LASIK only takes around 10 minutes for both eyes and in that duration, your cornea will be reshaped, treating your astigmatism, accordingly.

Based on results and studies, most LASIK patients who have mild or moderate astigmatism were delivered a 20/20 or even better vision shortly after the procedure.

So for those people with astigmatism, LASIK can be a perfect treatment for them.

Having a screening for LASIK to see if you can be an eligible candidate for the procedure is the first step to your journey to a perfect vision.

Want to correct your astigmatism and achieve a perfect vision? See if LASIK might be for you. Contact our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517.