Farrah Aratea-Dichoso RLE Procedure | Shinagawa Feature Story

Impossible Is Nothing: Shinagawa Turned Farrah’s Vision Around

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In most cases, a 2,000 eye grade with astigmatism seems like a hopeless situation. Not at Shinagawa.

Farrah Aratea-Dichoso, a patient of ours who tried her luck in an attempt to see clearly again, had that difficult case and fortunately, wonders were done to her eyes and she can now see brightly again, despite the odds!

“I had my RLE (Refractive Lens Exchange) procedure since it’s the best option for me since I have high myopia (2k eye grade) and astigmatism,” bared Farrah. “It was a quick and painless procedure and the result is superb.”

She wanted to try and see what happens but never did she expect the amazing results that she got.

“Never thought I could see clearly again without my thick glasses and contact lens. It was a dream come true and until now I am over the moon!”

That explains why she is that grateful about how her eyesight was practically saved and given a new lease on life.

“Thank you to all the friendly and very professional staff who made me feel comfortable and safe. I highly recommend Shinagawa Lasik Center for your vision concerns. Dreams do come true here!”

Nothing is impossible. Perhaps, we can still do something about your eyesight. Schedule your 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.

Refractive Lens Exchange Why Wait For Cataracts To Ruin Your Vision? | Shinagawa Blog

Refractive Lens Exchange: Why Wait For Cataracts To Ruin Your Vision?

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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is pretty much the exact same procedure as Cataract Surgery, except the lenses, the surgeon removes from a patient’s eyes are not yet plagued by cataracts.

Cataracts, which form with age and exposure to UV light, have to be removed later in life and replaced with intraocular lenses (IOL; a nice word for artificial lenses). In a Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), there is no full cataract formed yet – a surgeon is basically swapping out your natural lenses, which are obviously faulty with your visual issues, for some new artificial/intraocular lenses. Same procedure.

So if there’s no cataract, why would you want the procedure?

A cataract means that the natural lens is cloudy and vision is impaired. But cloudiness isn’t the only thing that happens to the natural lens over time. It’s simply the last straw. People having Refractive Lens Exchange, do it for two reasons.

The first is that the natural lens by age 40-45 has become stiff and lost its ability to change shape to focus from distance to near. Not quite cloudy yet, but stiff. The stiffness, which we call presbyopia, typically requires either reading glasses or bifocals. And when Shinagawa doctors perform RLE surgery, they often use a lens technology that gives a broader range of vision than a typical single-focus lens.

The second reason is to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Some people’s eye anatomy may be a better fit for LASIK than RLE, and others better for RLE than LASIK. As always, make sure to get an opinion from expert surgeons who perform all the options, rather than a one-size-fits-all.

When you are ready to get good vision without the use of glasses or contacts, no one stops the thousands of patients a year who get LASIK, so why not ask about this option can be viable for you, too?

If you have any of the below issues, you may be a Refractive Lens Exchange Candidate:

  • You are “too nearsighted” or too myopic for LASIK (usually above a -8.00 RX) (like the video)
  • Already having trouble seeing up close (presbyopia)
  • Having to buy reading glasses to see the menu at a restaurant
  • Blowing up the font on your iPhone to read text messages
  • Holding things far away from your face to read them better (magazines, phones, tablets, menus)

You don’t have to wait until cataracts have gradually deteriorated your vision to make a change. Reach us if you’re interested to have RLE! That is what we are here for!

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.

Oisin Lane Achieves Brighter Vision With RLE | Shinagawa Blog

Oisin Lane Achieves Brighter Vision Through RLE

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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) can likewise do wonders for one’s vision.

Even with a birth defect in his eyes, Oisin Lane was still able to achieve bright vision with the power of RLE.

“I had Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) surgery at Shinagawa and it has been a life-changing experience,” said Oisin.

“My vision is almost perfect and I have been wearing glasses for 30+ years and if it was not for a birth defect, my vision would be 100%. I am delighted with 90%. Truly amazing technology!”

Oisin also shared that his girlfriend likewise had a wonderful LASIK experience at Shinagawa.

“My girlfriend had LASIK and went from not being able to see clearly beyond 6-feet to perfect 20/10 vision. She is totally delighted with her, as she calls it, laser vision.”

“The staff are all extremely friendly and are clearly well trained. Thank you, team Shinagawa!”

We have the most advanced vision correction treatments available. We can save your vision. One call is all it takes to get it started.

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.

Fantastic Pandemic LASIK For Neri Amiel Campos | Shinagawa Feature Story

Fantastic Pandemic LASIK For Neri Amiel Campos

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For many, LASIK is an investment they certainly need to make. Neri Amiel Campos was determined to do just that.

“It was last month when I decided to have LASIK. Though it is pandemic, I was firm in my decision to make LASIK a good investment for my health,” said Neri, who wanted to have his refractive errors corrected to reduce constant migraines.

With that, he shared that he only had one choice when it comes to entrusting his eyes and vision.

“I never had any other option for my LASIK. It is only in Shinagawa that I want to have this procedure. I am confident that I will be in good hands.”

True enough, Neri’s expectations were met.

“I had my LASIK done at Shinagawa Makati. Truly, I am satisfied with what has been done to my eyes. One of the best decisions that I ever made. I can see clearly now without any weapon in my eye. It feels surreal!”

You can never go wrong in investing in LASIK and your eyes. You’re a LASIK screening away from changing your life.

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.

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.