What's Next If You're Not Suitable For LASIK? | Shinagawa Blog

Not Suitable For LASIK? What’s Next?

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So, you’re excited about the idea of getting LASIK and setting aside glasses and contacts. You want to simplify your life and increase your options for all types of activities and experiences. Like any surgery, there is a screening process to make sure you’re a good candidate for the procedure.

Since you’re already excited about the options that LASIK opens up in your life if for some reason you’re not a fit candidate for LASIK, are there other ways to reach the same outcome? Yes, we still have the right answers for your vision woes aside from LASIK.

Our eye doctors at Shinagawa will know the fitting vision correction treatment for you.

Basic considerations for a LASIK candidate:

1. Good Eye and Overall Physical Health

No eye infections, injuries, cornea problems past or present, or other specific issues. Physical health issues such as Type 1 Diabetes, active HIV and Rheumatoid Arthritis are concerns as they can affect healing.

2. Age and Vision Development

There is a minimum age for LASIK surgery, generally 18 years old and above. In addition, it is important that the patient’s vision has stabilized, as visual parameters can change throughout childhood.

3. Cornea Thickness and Regularity

There needs to be enough cornea material to successfully perform the LASIK surgery. Some people’s corneas may be too thin. Also, conditions like keratoconus present inconsistent cornea surfaces that may be an issue.

4. Pupil Size

Naturally, a large pupil size can increase the risk of “halo” effects and other artifacts after surgery.

5. High Amounts of Correction Required

A high degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism can make the LASIK correction difficult.

6. Pregnancy

Vision changes due to hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy-related dry eye, and other temporary factors require a delay of LASIK.

7. Realistic Expectations

An informed patient experiences the most satisfying outcome, so it’s important to understand the process, recovery, and results. If LASIK isn’t the best choice, there are other excellent vision correction surgery options at Shinagawa as well.

8. Other Issues Your Eye Doctor Identifies

Your personalized care is important to us, and your doctor takes a detailed look at your screening results and situation to identify any concerns.

As a top eye center in the country, we used the most advanced methods and technology for our vision correction treatments. For instance, new laser technologies allow us to treat people with thinner corneas.

Alternative laser vision correction methods such as ICL, PRK, or RLE are available to likewise improve your vision. Let’s see what vision correction treatment is suited for you! Schedule a Comprehensive Eye Screening with us!

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.

Llevelyn Ochengco's Perfect Vision For Perfect Vacations Ahead | Shinagawa Feature Story

Llevelyn Ochengco’s Perfect Vision For Perfect Vacations Ahead

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Now that traveling is slowly but surely possible again, brighter eyesight can certainly make journeys better for jet setters like Llevelyn Young-Ochengco.

“In just several minutes of the painless and quick LASIK procedure, I can now see the world clearly!” expressed Llevelyn, who had her LASIK at Shinagawa BGC.

“For 15 years, I was dealing with poor eyesight. I have struggled a lot, especially when I travel abroad because I couldn’t see beautiful places and sceneries without using eyeglasses or contact lenses.”

Aside from that, Llevelyn confessed that being a mom with a poor vision was no easy task.

“Moreover, being a mom without a clear vision wasn’t really easy that’s why I decided to undergo LASIK at Shinagawa.”

“From 850/850 eye grade with high astigmatism, my vision is now 20/12, even way better than 20/20! I never imagined this could happen to me until Shinagawa turned my dream into reality!”

Perfect vision can be a great companion for your perfect vacation ahead! 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.

It Might Be Time To Say Goodbye To Your Contact Lenses | Shinagawa Blog

It Might Be Time To Say Goodbye To Your Contact Lenses

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If you are one of the many people that wear contact lenses to avoid wearing glasses, you may already know some of their cons of them. Applying them can be irritating (both physically and mentally) and can sometimes be dangerous for your eyes.

Maintenance and replacing contacts can get expensive. Losing them is much easier than it should be.

Sometimes it can be overwhelming enough to cause you to give up wearing them for the day even if you hate glasses. The good news is contacts are not the only alternative to glasses anymore.

LASIK is designed to address nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism as a permanent solution.

It might finally be time to say goodbye to your contacts and hello to LASIK instead!

LASIK Does Everything Contacts Can Do But Better

Most people that wear contacts do so because they don’t like glasses. You may not like how your glasses look on your face. You may just be looking for the freedom to choose your eyewear.

But wearing contacts means you need to always remember you’re wearing them. Did you take them out before bed? Did you order enough replacement pairs before you run out?

Did you clean them sufficiently before putting them back in your eyes the next day? It can be stressful! LASIK allows you to cut out the middle man, and see the world with your own eyes.

After receiving LASIK, you will have to go through a period of recovery. This can be a little inconvenient but it’s well worth it! Why would you want to focus on the negatives when LASIK improves your life in so many ways?

LASIK is Safer and More Effective than You Think

A big concern for many people who are considering LASIK is their safety. This is reasonable since any surgery comes with some inherent risk.

But LASIK has as close to a spotless record as you can get when it comes to surgeries. Plus, there’s practically no chance of blindness when it comes to LASIK as there’s been no such case in its history.

Keep in mind, that millions of people have gotten the procedure already. That means millions of people are experiencing visual freedom from contact lenses. Why couldn’t that be you as well?

The Real Cost of LASIK

Another part of LASIK that can make some people uncomfortable is its cost. This means that you need to save up to pay for LASIK out of pocket.

However, many people don’t realize that getting LASIK will save you money. After all, think about the savings you’ll gain once you no longer need to buy contacts or glasses anymore.

These savings can even exceed the cost of LASIK after several years or a few decades. Why not invest in yourself and save money in the long run as well?

Schedule a LASIK screening to find out if you are a good candidate. If you are not eligible for one reason or another, don’t worry. We have options other than LASIK that can help you achieve the same results!

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.

How LASIK Helped Floren Carpio In Achieving His AFP Dreams | Shinagawa Feature Story

How LASIK Helped Floren Carpio In Achieving His AFP Dreams

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A bright vision is required to enter the Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP/Army) for obvious reasons.

Determined to pursue his dream of being in the Army, Floren John Carpio underwent LASIK to meet the AFP’s qualification in terms of vision.

“I already complied with the requirements for my application in the Armed forces of the Philippines (ARMY) after having LASIK!” said Floren, who was very happy that he can now push through with his AFP dream while having a sharp vision as well.

“I’m happy with the overall result. I have a 20/10 vision now! It (LASIK) was a life-changing experience!”

Floren was quite satisfied with his overall experience at Shinagawa Makati.

“Thank you Shinagawa Makati for the great service! Keep it up!”

Perfect vision can elevate you in your career in so many ways. Achieve it via LASIK at Shinagawa!

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.

What To Expect In Your LASIK Consultation & Screening | Shinagawa Blog

What To Expect In Your LASIK Consultation & Screening

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Our eyes must do a lot of self-cleaning to remain healthy. Tears, lightly spread across as a film, protect the eyes, and wash away dust, allergens, germs, and other contaminants. While this is an effective system most of the time, swimming, especially in swimming pools, can wash away tears and leave the eyes vulnerable to contamination and irritation.

Irritation and Contamination Risks for Eyes

The chlorine that is used to protect swimmers can also irritate your eyes. Recovery for healthy eyes is usually quick, though frequent swimmers may develop chronic problems which swim goggles can help prevent. Contact lens wearers should remove them while swimming. And you should especially avoid swimming after cataract and LASIK eye surgery as part of the post-operative recovery process.

What’s In the Water?

Chlorine helps to neutralize typical amounts of infectious agents in the pool, which increase according to the pool’s use by large numbers of people. Some hardier germs may survive the chlorination, though, which can result in eye infections that take advantage of already irritated eyes. Rinsing the eyes with eyewash solution can help remove lingering pathogens.

Contact Lenses and Swimming

Contact lenses limit the eyes’ ability to use tears to remove potential infections from their surface. Contact lenses can also provide a place under the lens for corneal infections to take root, so they should not be worn while swimming.

Dry Eyes

After swimming in chlorinated water, people’s eyes are typically red and irritated from the chemicals. For regular swimmers, the lack of tear film after swimming can become a chronic condition, called “dry eye,” with blurry vision and irritation, which our top eye doctors in the Front Range regularly treat in many of our patients.
Pink Eye

When water washes away the protective tear film, germs have more access to the eye even in chlorinated water where some hardier germs may remain. An infection called pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can develop, which may require professional care if it lingers.

Simple Swimmers’ Eye Care

  • Don’t Wear Contacts While Swimming
  • Consider Swim Goggles
  • Use Eye Rinse and Eye Drops When Needed for Comfort
  • See Your Eye Doctor with Any Concerns

Your Expert Eye Doctors at Shinagawa can help

Our experienced eye doctors specialize in LASIK and other refractive eye procedures that can help you have better vision and swim with less risk of damaging your eyes. Contact us for all your eye care needs.

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.