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TransPRK: What You Need To Know About This Advanced Refractive Surgery

Introduction Without a doubt, having a clear vision is an essential aspect of a person’s daily life since it allows them to properly see and navigate the world around them. This is why people with refractive errors, like astigmatism, farsightedness (hyperopia), and nearsightedness (myopia), sometimes encounter challenges when performing day-to-day activities.  Traditional vision correction methods, […]

Are Ortho-K Contact Lenses Expensive? Here Are Some Factors That Drive Their Costs Up

Introduction The traditional way of correcting refractive errors is by wearing prescription lenses. Contact lenses and eyeglasses are quite inexpensive and easy to carry around, but these visual aids can be quite restrictive, so some people find them to be a hassle.  Eyeglasses, for instance, can be inconvenient for those who perform strenuous activities or […]

Ortho-K Contact Lenses: How Effective Are They in Correcting Myopia?

Introduction  Myopia, along with other refractive errors, is among the most common eye conditions that affect Filipinos. It is characterized by the inability to see faraway objects clearly, so it is also called nearsightedness. People with myopia might have trouble recognizing faces or reading small texts, especially if they are at a considerable distance from […]