Published on: December 22, 2021 Asian Eye Institute Refractive/LASIK Service Director, Dr. Robert Ang, recently received the 2020 Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO) Dr. Geminiano de Ocampo Outstanding Researcher in Ophthalmology Award. A multi-awarded doctor and active researcher, Dr. Ang was recognized for pioneering eye care solutions and treatments that impacted the lives of Filipinos.… Continue reading Asian Eye’s Dr. Robert Ang Wins Another Prestigious Award
Published on: December 14, 2021 Do you have a fleshy growth on the white of your eye that seems to be growing across your cornea? Does it constantly feel a little itchy or like there is something stuck in your eye? You might have pterygium. Pterygium, more commonly known as pugita in Filipino, is often… Continue reading Pterygium or Pugita: Can it still be treated?
Published on: December 6, 2021 With age comes wisdom, but it frequently comes with cataract too. Cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. A common cause of vision loss in people age 60 and above, cataract causes blurry vision and makes it difficult for patients to see at night or… Continue reading Understanding Cataracts
Published on: November 26, 2021 Back in September, Mark Manicad made a big decision – to undergo PRK surgery. With an eye grade of 475, the actor-model known for his role as Police Captain Edwin Salonga in FPJ Ang Probinsyano booked a LASIK screening with Dr. Emerson Cruz and was qualified for PRK. Photorefractive Keratectomy… Continue reading Mark “Mac” Manicad is Ready for More
Published on: November 22, 2021 Almost two years into the pandemic, it didn’t seem like we would be able to go out for anything but important errands and urgent medical concerns. That is why Asian Eye Tele has been a tool for individuals and families to get the eye care they need from the safety… Continue reading Asian Eye Tele: What You Can Expect When You Consult Online
Published on: November 12, 2021 Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the world. Based on the 2020 data of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), there were over 3,993,300 cases of diabetes in adults in the Philippines in 2017. Diabetes results in raised blood sugar. Over time, it can lead to serious… Continue reading Diabetic Retinopathy: How Diabetes Affects the Eyes
Strabismus happens when the eyes are wandering or not looking at the same direction. One eye looks straight ahead, while the other eye turns inward (cross-eyed or pagkaduling) or outward (wall-eyed or pagkabanlag). While pagkaduling at pagkabanlag are the most common ones, there are cases where the other eye may turn upward (hypertropia) or downward… Continue reading Pagkaduling at Pagkabanlag: A Parent’s Guide to Strabismus
Asian Eye Institute Refractive Surgery Director Dr. Robert Ang received the Best Paper of Session Award at the recently concluded Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA from July 23 to 27, 2021, the annual meeting served as a venue for ophthalmologists from different… Continue reading Asian Eye Institute Doctor Wins International Award
Asian Eye Institute, the largest and most trusted eye center in the Philippines, recently unveiled its e-commerce website, the Asian Eye Shop. Aimed at helping you LOOK, SEE and LIVE BETTER, this site puts the care back into eye care and eyewear by offering eyewear options and eye care services that are not only on-trend… Continue reading Asian Eye Institute launches its e-commerce site
Like your skin, your eyes need sun protection, too! The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage your eyes. These UV rays are not visible to the naked eye and are categorized into three types – the UVA, UVB and UVC. Asian Eye Institute Cornea and External Disease Specialist Dr. Sharlene Noguera explains, “The… Continue reading The Sun and your Eyes
