Bright Sight For The Family: The Journey of Shermaine and Melquiades

Bright Sight For The Family: The Journey of Shermaine and Melquiades

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Five years ago in 2013, veteran actress/host Shermaine Santiago was desperate for a brighter eyesight as she was already struggling with her daily activities in and outside of showbiz.

Seeking to brighten her vision during that time, the Kapuso star turned to Shinagawa LASIK Center. Shermaine decided to have LASIK to help her with it.

Not only did she get the results she wanted and the perfect vision she hoped for, she continued to enjoy the benefits of that life-changing decision five years later.

“I won’t forget my LASIK as I had it five (5) years ago in 2013 at Shinagawa. My eye grade before LASIK was around 275 back then and now, I still enjoy a 20/10 vision even five years after my procedure.”

Melquiades Marquez for Cataract Surgery

As she recalled her journey, Shermaine then thought that it’s also best for her grandfather Melquiades Marquez, 82, to seek help with his cataract problems.

According to Shermaine, it almost got to a point where he grandpa could barely see anything due to cataract. By that time, she decided to do something about it.

Once again, she trusted Shinagawa to take care of Melquiades’ eyesight through Cataract Surgery.

Cataract Screening of Melquiades Marquez at Shinagawa

Different procedures, same precise and amazing results.

Melquiades’ daughter Myla Marquez Macugay expressed the family’s satisfaction with the regained sharp vision of their beloved head of the family.

“I’m a daughter of an 82-year-old man with a severe matured cataract on both his eyes. That made him dependent on everyone around him and he lost his confidence.

That lasted until a very kind person referred us to Shinagawa. It did not disappoint us and moreover, it exceeded our expectations. The cataract surgery went so well and even the checkups after that.

Now, we are very glad that my father can see again. He started to describe everything that meets his eyes and can now walk confidently. It’s such a joy to see him that way.

Melquiades Marquez at Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics for Cataract Surgery

The facilities at Shinagawa are very hi-tech and you won’t worry that something wrong might happen because everything is so up-to-date. The doctors and staff are so accommodating and not only are they extremely knowledgeable of what they’re doing, they will also inform you of every little detail that you need to know, especially that my father is of age. They’re very particular and careful in terms of not giving you anything to worry about.

If you’re looking for a good LASIK & Aesthetic center with great facilities and doctors, Shinagawa is definitely the place and I promise you fulfillment and no disappointments.”

With a big help from LASIK and Cataract treatments at Shinagawa, Shermaine and Melquiades now both enjoy a bright eyesight that allows them to live their lives to the fullest.

Melquiades Marquez with Dr. Dinglasan and Dr. Dela Cruz at Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics

“I’m so happy for him (Melquiades) as he can now watch boxing, Pacquiao fights, and enjoy it unlike before the surgery where he couldn’t see much,” shared Shermaine.

To regain a bright vision either through the help of LASIK or Cataract Surgery, you can certainly put your trust in Shinagawa. To start your own journey back to a brighter vision, reach us through our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517

Maximize Your Future Vacations, Have LASIK First 1

Maximize Your Future Vacations, Have LASIK First

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Planning your next vacation or out of town trips and activities?

Perhaps you can first do something to be able to maximize all your scheduled trips and adventures.

For those with poor eyesight, you certainly experience difficulties every time you go out there and have the much-needed break that you longed for.

Beach is life. Everyone knows that but how can you fully enjoy your vitamin sea when you still have to deal with glasses and contact lenses? Swimming with a depleted vision is certainly challenging without a doubt.

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How about your planned surfing and mountain climbing? You definitely need a capable vision to help you pull through and enjoy them to the fullest.

That is exactly why it is ideal for you to first have LASIK before going on with your next vacation.

Here are five benefits that you can gain for your vacation if you decide to have LASIK to brighten your eyes:

  1. Finally, you won’t have to worry anymore about swimming or snorkeling with uncomfortable glasses and/or contact lenses because you’ll have a bright sight already! You’ll be able to fully see the beauty of sea life and everything that comes along with it.
  2. Forgetting your pricy prescription glasses will no longer be a worry anymore. You don’t need that anymore for your mid-afternoon tanning session.
  3. All those nose bridge sweat that you’ve gotten used to will no longer be an issue for you. Your glasses that usually cause that will no longer be there.
  4. You can now go a zip-gliding excursion or do some aerial activities without having to worry about any falling eyeglasses.
  5. Through LASIK and with the brand new perfect vision that it presents, you will fully see the beauty of the destinations that you are bound to travel, something that you haven’t experienced for quite some time.

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LASIK can solve all your previous and usual travel problems that were caused by having a poor eyesight. Imagine just how much more fun it can be for you as you look forward to your future travel plans once you have an eyesight that you can rely on.

Maybe it’s time for you to explore LASIK for happier times ahead. See the beauty of the world better, contact our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517.

Never Say Never: Juuya Reyes Achieves Clear Vision

Never Say Never: Juuya Reyes Achieves Clear Vision

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Never say never. Indeed.

Juuya Reyes once thought that she might not be able to see clearly again. She’s wrong and she’s happy she is.

Sometimes, it’s better to be wrong and for this case, Shinagawa proved her that she can absolutely see clearly again.

Now, she’s beyond amazed that she enjoys a perfect vision that she once thought was not possible.

She breaks down every step of her LASIK journey to help other hopefuls as well:

“I never thought I’d be able to see clearly again.

My experience with Shinagawa was beyond fantastic. I came in at 9 a.m. to the clinic on a Saturday to have my screening. There was quite a queue since it’s a weekend but around 11 a.m., I was able to complete the tests.

During the test, they did the following:

  1. Eye checks in a well-lit room.
  2. Eyes checks in a dark room.
  3. Eye checks after dilating your pupils with drops (I have to wait for 1 hour for the drops to fully take effect before they do this).

After they announced to me that I am eligible for LASIK, I was scheduled to have my procedure done that afternoon. Why not immediately, you ask? Because they have to wait for my pupils to go back to normal size. I was asked to come back at 4:45 p.m. So we went to the mall to eat and stroll for a while.

We came back a bit early at around 3:45 p.m. and I was already asked to line-up in the pre-operation area. We waited for a few hours there while the team prepared the machines. I did not mind the time at all. This procedure is for your vision, after all. I’d rather have the doctors making sure that everything is perfect for the procedure.

By 6 p.m., I’m done! I can already tell the difference in my vision even if my eyes were still a bit hazy. I took the painkiller pills and rested, administered the eye drops as prescribed. The next day, my vision is crystal clear! The follow-up checkup told me I now have 20/10 vision! It was extraordinary!

Thank you so much to Kyle and Dr. Dela Cruz for the fantastic experience with Shinagawa. I am loving my clear vision!

Some tips for new patients:

  1. If you want to have your screening and procedure done on the same day, come early. While it is not guaranteed that you’ll be able to have your procedure done on the same day due to different factors (e.g. prior surgery schedules, type of procedure you’re going to avail), you’ll be able to have the screening done by before lunch. If you really want it done on the same day, just ask the staff nicely. They are very courteous and helpful!
  2. Bring something to occupy your time. Yes, there will be waiting. But if you have something to do, time passes by really quickly. I bought a book to read while waiting in the clinic and I honestly didn’t notice the hours pass.
  3. Be patient. Everyone in Shinagawa is working hard to provide you with the best experience, so please be nice and polite to the staff. Everyone hates waiting, but they are working on correcting a very sensitive part of our body. So instead of getting impatient and mad about the waiting time, think of it as them making sure that everything will go smoothly during your procedure. What is a couple of hours wait for a lifetime of clear vision?”

Juuya Reyes

Are You A Runner With Poor Vision? It Might Be Time For LASIK 1

Are You A Runner With Poor Vision? It Might Be Time For LASIK

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Is running your passion but you’re having trouble because of your poor eyesight?

It’s probably time to sharpen your running game by sharpening your vision.

In running, whatever condition there may be, having a sharp vision with fewer distractions is certainly a luxury.

One of the biggest thrills that are attached to running is having to explore the beauty of the world as you go by the miles on the way to the finish line. But how can you have the best run and see the best the world has to offer when you don’t have a bright eyesight?

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It’s tough to run with either glasses or contact lens as they tend to bother you naturally but on the other hand, going on without them will be even harder. There’s a chance you might overlook curbs or trip due to your limited vision.

While glasses give you the hassle, contact lens, on the other hand, irritate and dry your eyes every time you run outdoors.

For someone who has a very high description and is very active, ending up on your hands and knees should be a big no-no. You certainly would want no part of any injury!

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Given all these reasons, maybe it’s probably time for you to seriously consider having LASIK to improve your running, more importantly, your vision for your long run, for the long run.

Keep running but stop running away from the best solution for your poor eyesight.

Maybe it’s time for you to explore LASIK for more mileage ahead. Let us help you with your running, contact our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517.

Trusting Shinagawa: Cynthia Carrion Bids Cataract Goodbye

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Many would agree that trust is indeed a big word.

When it comes to the most important decisions in life, trust normally comes into play. The same can be said when it comes to health.

For a pro-active woman who lives her life to the fullest, Cynthia Lagdameo Carrion, 71, just could not afford to have a poor eyesight for long, given everything on her daily plate.

Cynthia Lagdameo with Dr. Jaime Dinglasan at Shinagawa-Makati

 

That’s why when cataract started to become a burden for a busy woman like Cynthia, she turned to Shinagawa and to her well-trusted eye expert, Dr. Jaime Dinglasan for her surgery.

Thankfully for the President of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines, Executive Board of the Philippine Olympics Committee, Vice President (SEA ZONE) of Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU), Executive Member of FIG Women in Gymnastics Commission, Council Member of Council Member of Southeast Asian Games Federation, Managing Director of Advantage Sports & Leisure (ASL Co.) and CEO of Corregidor Foundation, that was the perfect answer.

“There are reasons why I have complete trust in Shinagawa and Dr. Jaime Dinglasan to take care of my eyes and vision,” shared Cynthia, before going on to cite why she trusted Shinagawa in the first place.

Before plunging into her cataract removal surgery at Shinagawa, Cynthia is already aware of the reasons why Shinagawa earned her trust in the first place.

Cynthia Lagdameo's Pre-Eye Screening before Cataract Surgery at Shinagawa PH

“First, they (Shinagawa) have the best and most modern technology for completing eye examinations and procedures. Secondly, they have shown their medical integrity by not undertaking procedures on recommended individuals as surgery was not appropriate. They are not just there to make money, but are there to provide a medical service with integrity. Thirdly, they are fully professional in their application and have a success record.”

This isn’t actually the first time that Cynthia had entrusted her eyes and vision to Dr. Dinglasan and Shinagawa. That’s why she knew what to expect.

“I already have had several eye surgical procedures with Dr. Dinglasan – LASIK and now, Cataract surgery. I will only be an endorser for products or services I have known from personal experience. I, therefore, have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Dinglasan and the Shinagawa Clinic,” happily expressed Cynthia.

Cynthia Lagdameo's Eye Check-Up

A health enthusiast, Cynthia has spent her life promoting sports, fitness, health, and wellness not only in the Philippines but throughout the world as well. She is a staunch advocate and a key mover in the Philippine Sports community.

Cynthia is also a top-notch government official who have served several agencies since 2001 all the way to present aside from being an advocate in promoting the welfare of marginalized sector, especially those of women and children through her active involvement and dedication.

For the safest and most efficient Cataract Surgery, you can certainly put your trust in Shinagawa. To start your own journey back to a brighter vision, reach us through our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517