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Mary Jane Balagtas Ends More Than Two Decades Of Visual Agony

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22 years are more than enough to finally say enough.

“I’ve been wearing eyeglasses for 22 years and I finally decided to have ULTRA LASIK at Shinagawa,” shared Mary Jane Balagtas.

While it took Mary Jane over two decades to have a life-changing decision for the better, LASIK only took less than 15 minutes to provide her with the brightest vision possible.

“I went from having 250/175 with astigmatism and nearsightedness to a beyond perfect 20/10 vision in just less than 15 minutes. I must say this is the best decision I have ever made!”

Migraine and eyeglasses will no longer be Mary Jane’s problem moving forward.

“I must say this is the best decision I have ever made! No more migraines, and goodbye eyeglasses! Thank you, Shinagawa for making this possible!”

You’ve suffered long enough already. Why suffer more? It’s time to have LASIK for brighter eyesight in just around 10 minutes!

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 Before, During, & After LASIK | Shinagawa Blog

What To Expect Before, During, & After LASIK

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Aside from instantly giving patients the gift of brighter vision, LASIK presents one of the quickest and easiest recovery periods in comparison to other types of operations – most people are back to their normal routines after only 24 hours.

Still, LASIK is a process.

To ensure the smoothest and best results possible, Shinagawa patients are to go through safe and precise steps and processes leading up to and after their surgery.

BEFORE THE PROCEDURE

All interested LASIK hopefuls will first undergo comprehensive screening to determine if they’re eligible for LASIK or another vision correction procedure. At Shinagawa, we have the most comprehensive and advanced LASIK screening to ensure the best and safety for our patients.

During the LASIK screening and then consultation, our eye doctors and professionals will review your vision and eye health. They will properly explain the procedures as well as answer any questions or address any concerns you may have.

If you’re found to be a good candidate for LASIK following the LASIK screening, you’ll then be guided accordingly by our medical coordinators and your procedure will be scheduled according to your own convenience.

DURING THE PROCEDURE

On the day of the LASIK surgery, your eye prescription will once again be verified and your pupils measured to ensure the best results. Our medical coordinator, nurses, and doctors will meet with you to answer any final questions or concerns you may have. They will also explain what to expect during the procedure, review post-operative care instructions, and fill out the remaining paperwork.

Overall, you can expect to be in the clinic for approximately 2-4 hours on the day of the procedure. The LASIK eye surgery, however, only lasts for around 10 minutes, and the laser is used for less than 20 seconds on each eye. You will be seated and given numbing eye drops. The surgeon will use an instrument to keep your eyes open. A suction ring will be placed over your eye prior to the cutting of the corneal flap. Patients may experience a feeling of pressure or dimness in their vision.

Once the flap has been created, the surgeon is able to fold it back to access the area of the cornea that needs reshaping. Using an advanced laser, the surgeon will then begin the reshaping process. The patient will be instructed to focus on a point of light, which keeps their eye fixed as the laser reshapes the cornea. Each laser pulse removes a portion of the corneal tissue. The surgeon is then able to lay the flap back into place when the corneal shape is satisfactory; the flap will heal on its own with time.

AFTER THE PROCEDURE

It’s normal for patients to feel some irritation directly after the procedure. Your eyes may experience an itchy, burning, or watery sensation. However, it’s important to note that LASIK eye surgery is a relatively painless procedure.

At Shinagawa, we ask our patients to relax in our waiting room for a period of time to ensure the cornea and flap have started healing properly. You will be provided with a pair of sunglasses/protective eyewear to use to protect your eyes from light sensitivity. We recommend using the provided sunglasses as opposed to personal ones, which may not provide adequate protection. You will also be given a variety of post-operative care instructions that you are required to follow to ensure the smoothest recovery possible. Patients will not be able to drive immediately following the procedure, so please plan ahead in terms of transportation.

Patients must also attend a variety of post-operative appointments to monitor their recovery. Your first one is mandatory and will take place 24 hours (one day) after the surgery. Afterward, you will also need to have your post-op check-up one week, one month, one year, and annually after LASIK.

LASIK is widely seen as one of the safest and most convenient elective medical procedures available. It can provide a long-term solution to vision problems, thereby transforming the quality of life for its patients. If you’re interested in learning more about LASIK and other vision correction options, contact us so we can help and guide 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.

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How Z Prime LASIK Changed Vivien De Los Reyes’ Life

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Vivien De Los Reyes is glad to be a Shinagawa girl.

She finally became one after having Z Prime LASIK at Shinagawa Ortigas, giving her the dream vision she always wanted.

“Excited to be able to see and enjoy the world with my new 20/10 vision (from 425 grade) after my Z Prime LASIK at Shinagawa Ortigas,” happily expressed Vivien.

“It is truly life-changing. My sister inspired me to have LASIK as she did and now, we’re both Shinagawa girls!”

If you’ve experienced the wonders of LASIK, let your loved ones know as well as it may change their lives for the better, too!

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.

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LASIK Makes Diving Easier For Chem Palarca

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Being a diver isn’t easy when you have blurry vision. Chem Palarca attests to that.

“As a free-diver and multisport enthusiast, having a 450 myopic vision was definitely a challenge! Contact lenses are my go-to’s. There was always that fear that at any time if water would enter my mask or goggles it would affect my performance,” shared Chem.

She decided to make things easier for her by having LASIK.

“This year, with the lockdown and canceled races and dives, I decided to give myself something very special for my birthday… a LASIK surgery. Now, I have a 20/10 vision! I’m so ready and pumped up to train for my dives and races soon! Thank you, Shinagawa!”

Don’t make things more difficult for you if you live an active lifestyle. Brighter eyesight awaits you. Schedule your LASIK screening!

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.

LASIK A Revolutionary Way To Improve & Own Your Vision | Shinagawa Blog

LASIK: A Revolutionary Way To Improve & Own Your Vision

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Unlike glasses or contacts, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK in particular, is not a temporary fix but permanently adjusts your vision. Many patients achieve a higher visual acuity from LASIK than is possible with glasses or contacts.

  • LASIK offers sportsmen and women and anyone who is an active clear and limitation-free vision
  • LASIK is one of the safest elective procedures in the world
  • Over the long term, LASIK may be the cheapest form of vision correction

The main difference between glasses, contacts, and LASIK is that it doesn’t temporarily adjust your vision by adding an additional lens on top of the eye. Rather, it permanently changes it by eliminating the refractive errors.

The first major benefit of this is it frees you from having to wear glasses and contacts and, as a result, having to deal with all their drawbacks. Repairs, replacements, trips to the optometrist, risk of infection, dry eye, irritation, limits on exercise, stress — LASIK is the most convenient form of vision correction out there as once you’ve had it done, you can forget about it and get on with your life.

Virtually 100 percent of patients who receive the standard treatment of LASIK achieve 20/40 vision, and over 95 percent achieve 20/20 or better.

It’s not uncommon for patients to reach an even higher level of vision with LASIK. For example, 97 percent of short-sighted patients see 20/20 or better — which includes those who see 20/16.

LASIK is also an increasingly viable option for people with prescriptions that have struggled to find a suitable form of vision correction.

The versatility of the treatment also means it has, for the first time, afforded people an actual solution to getting rid of reading glasses.

On that note, having now been performed on over 35 million people, LASIK as a whole is a well-established treatment and considered by experts as one of the safest and most effective forms of elective surgery in the world. And even though it comes at a high upfront cost, over the long term it actually very often works out to be the same or cheaper than contacts or glasses. This is also backed up by patient satisfaction and quality of life, with LASIK patients reporting a significant improvement in the quality of life after surgery.

If you’re ready to have a better life with a brighter vision and minus the hassles of glasses and contacts, your LASIK screening and journey await you. Schedule your appointment with us now and let us change your life for the better!

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.