Browsing: ophthalmologist

Seeing strange flashes or floating specks in your vision? Learn what causes them, when to be concerned, and how to protect your eyesight.

A seven-day eye care mission led by key figures in the Bangsamoro government has brought hope and transformation to marginalised communities in Central Mindanao. This project was spearheaded by Regional Parliament Member Kadil Monera Sinolinding Jr. and Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim. The lives of thirty-six ophthalmic patients, including those with squint-eye conditions, were offered services. As the mission concluded, its success underscores the importance of accessible healthcare services and collaborative initiatives in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

A Philippine medical program advertised an eye supplement that claims to heal eye illnesses, but medical experts say otherwise. A video of the now defunct medical program called “Salamat, Dok” (lit., “Thanks, Doc.)  released a segment online that showcases an eye supplement titled ‘Double Care Eye Brain’. It claims to be based on a testimony by a 61-year-old woman. 

The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain.…

Many have the fear of going “blind” because acquired blindness is a significant disability that can reduce one’s quality of…

Diabetic macular oedema is a complication of the macula that occurs gradually and affects patients with both type 1 and…

Among the most common causes of blindness in Asia is cataract development, other than glaucoma. Often, around the age of…

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