Edmin Michael G. Santos, MD, FPAO

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VRSP Mulat Mata: Diabetic Retinopathy Project The Vitreo-Retina Society of the Philipines (VRSP) created the Mulat Mata project to advocate for early diagnosis and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) ...

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WHAT DOES VISION LOOK LIKE WITH DIABETIC RETINOPATHY?

Diabetic retinopathy often has no symptoms in its early stages. Symptoms develop as it gets worse. A person with worsening diabetic retinopathy will see spots or dark strings (“floaters”), have blurred vision, have blank or dark areas in field of vision, see flashes of light, have poor night vision and poor color vision, with colors appearing faded or washed out.

If you have diabetes, consult an ophthalmologist.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF CATARACTS ARE LEFT UNTREATED?

If left untreated, cataracts will continue to worsen over time resulting in continual reduction of vision and worsening quality of life. Many people with untreated cataracts become legally blind. If left untreated for long periods, cataracts can cause total blindness.

Ask an ophthalmologist for more information about cataracts.

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WHEN TO HAVE CATARACTS REMOVED

Cataracts can be removed only with surgery. But you don’t have to remove a cataract if your cataract symptoms are not bothering you very much. Your ophthalmologist can prescribe a new pair of eyeglasses to help you see better.

However, when cataracts prevent you from doing things you want or need to do and interfere with your daily activities, you should consider cataract surgery. Ask an ophthalmologist for more information about cataract surgery.

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WEAR SUNGLASSES

August is Sight Saving Month. Protect your vision from harmful ultraviolet rays by wearing sunglasses that block 100 percent of UV-A rays and UV-B rays. Wearing UV-blocking sunglasses delays cataract formation and prevents retinal damage.

Sunglasses also protect the delicate eyelid skin to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer around the eye, as well as cancerous and non-cancerous growths on the eye.

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EAT RIGHT FOR EYE HEALTH

For optimal eye health, your daily diet should include citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables and cold-water fish (e.g. mackerel, herring, salmon, anchovies, canned light tuna and sardines). These foods are rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which are good for eye health as well as general health.

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CATARACT SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of cataract include:
👁️ blurred vision;
👁️ seeing double (seeing two images instead of one);
👁️ hypersensitivity to light;
👁️difficulty seeing well at night, or needing more light while reading;
👁️ and seeing bright colors as faded or yellow instead.

If you experience any of these symptoms, consult an ophthalmologist.

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WHAT CAUSES CATARACTS?

Aging is the most common cause of cataracts. People over age 60 usually start to develop some clouding of their lenses. Other reasons why a person develops cataracts include family history; having diabetes; suffering an eye injury, undergoing eye surgery, and receiving radiation treatments on the upper body; prolonged sun exposure without sunglasses; and corticosteroid use.

Talk to an ophthalmologist for more information about cataracts.

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LUBRICATING EYE DROPS FOR EYE STRAIN

Lubricating eye drops or artificial tears add moisture to the eyes to relieve discomfort due to eye strain. You can buy lubricating eye drops without a prescription. There are many available brands, but no single brand works best for all types of dry eye. You may have to try a few different brands to find the one that works best for your eyes.

If your eye strain persists, consult an ophthalmologist.

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PROPER WAY OF USING EYE DROPS

Planning to use eye drops to relieve dry eyes? Here’s the correct way of applying the eye drops:
👁️ Wash your hands before handling your eye drops or touching your eyes.
👁️ Tilt your head back slightly and look up.
👁️ Use one hand to pull your lower eyelid down.
👁️ Hold the dropper tip directly over the eyelid pocket.
👁️ Squeeze the bottle gently and let the eye drop fall into the pocket.
👁️ Close your eyes and do not blink.

If your dry eyes persists, consult an ophthalmologist.

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LOW VISION SYMPTOMS

Persons with low vision may not see well enough to perform everyday tasks even if they wear regular glasses or contact lenses, take medicines or have surgery. They may have difficulty reading, using a computer or tablet, writing, watching television, recognizing faces, driving a car, shopping, and seeing the blackboard in the classroom, among others.

Talk to your ophthalmologist for more information on low vision.

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Paano ba makakaiwas sa sakit na Age-related Macular Degeneration o AMD? Alamin!
1. Pagkakaroon ng malusog na "lifestyle."
2. Pagkain ng masustansyang pagkain.
3. Pagsuot ng "sunglasses" habang me araw kapag nasa labas.
4. Huwag manigarilyo.
5. Regular na pagkonsulta sa "ophthalmologist"

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LOW VISION SYMPTOMS

Persons with low vision may not see well enough to perform everyday tasks even if they wear regular glasses or contact lenses, take medicines or have surgery. They may have difficulty reading, using a computer or tablet, writing, watching television, recognizing faces, driving a car, shopping, and seeing the blackboard in the classroom, among others.

Talk to your ophthalmologist for more information on low vision.

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WHAT IS ACCOMMODATIVE SPASM?

When you read, your eyes focus on the book or computer screen near your face. After you stop reading and look up, your eye should stop focusing. In an accommodative spasm, the eye does not stop focusing. As a result, the eye’s vision stays focused on the close object, causing blurry vision at other distances.

Talk to your ophthalmologist for more information on accommodative spasm.

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WHAT CAUSES LOW VISION?

Many eye diseases can cause low vision. These include macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa. Eye injuries and diseases that affect the brain such as stroke can also lead to low vision. Low vision in a child can be caused by some of the same conditions as in adults, but there are other possible causes.

Talk to your ophthalmologist for more information about causes of low vision.

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WHAT IS LOW VISION?

Low vision is vision loss that cannot be corrected by medical or surgical treatments or conventional eyeglasses. Therefore, a person with low vision must learn to adjust to it. The good news is vision rehabilitation can help people with low vision continue to do things that are important to them.

Talk to your ophthalmologist for more information on low vision and vision rehabilitation.

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WHAT CAUSES HYPEROPIA?

Hyperopia or farsightedness occurs when the eyeball of a farsighted person is shorter than normal. This makes light rays focus beyond the retina instead of on it. As a result, a person with hyperopia sees distant objects somewhat clearly but near objects will appear fuzzier. Some of the people with farsighted vision experience headache and eye strain.

Consult your ophthalmologist if you experience symptoms and ask for more information on the causes of hyperopia.

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WHAT IS HYPEROPIA?

Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is an eye focusing disorder in which distant objects look somewhat clear, but close objects appear more blurred. With hyperopia, the eye does not bend or refract light properly to a single focus to see images clearly. But for the people with severe hyperopia, their vision can be fuzzy for objects at any distance.

Talk to your ophthalmologist for more information on hyperopia.

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ONLINE: OUR EYES ON THE LINE

Using devices will not damage the eyes permanently, but too much use can cause digital eye strain.

Digital eye strain can cause:
👁️ Dry eyes,
👁️ Blurry Vision,
👁️ Watery Eyes,
👁️ And Headaches.

You can prevent digital eye strain by:
👁️ Using the computer with proper posture
👁️ Making sure your screens are 18-24 inches away from your eyes,
👁️ Choosing the bigger font size,
👁️ Adjusting the screen brightness to a comfortable level,
👁️ Practicing 20-20-20 rule,
👁️ Blinking regularly,
👁️ Avoiding direct wind from a fan or air-conditioner,
👁️ And applying lubricant eye drops to relieve dry eye symptoms.

This is a public advisory from the Philippine Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus and Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology

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PAANO BA MAITATAMA ANG ASTIGMATISM?

Ang astigmatism ay maaaring maitama gamit ang salamin sa mata o contact lens na rekomendado ng iyong ophthalmologist.

Kung masyadong mataas ang grado ng iyong astigmatism, maaari ring imungkahi sa iyo na sumailalim sa refractive surgery tulad ng Lasik na makapagtatama ng hugis ng iyong cornea.

Hingin ang payo ng iyong doktor kung anong pamamaraan ang angkop para sa iyo.