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How much screen time do you give your kids?

Going above and beyond...

Opening the doors to the future :)

What Food are good for the eye ? :)

36 Fabulous Foods to Boost Eye Health For 2020: Year of the Eye, opt for a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Here are 36 fabulous foods that can benefit not only your heart but your eyes.

Our kids are going back to school soon. If they are having learning problems, this is a good read.

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/learning-disabilities-vision

Learning Disabilities and Vision Learning disabilities are problems a child has when reading, writing, doing math, listening, speaking or concentrating. Learning disabilities are not caused by eye problems.

Which one did you think was true before this?

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/common-eye-vision-myths-facts

20 Eye and Vision Myths The American Academy of Ophthalmology presents you with the facts behind these 20 common eye myths.

Want to know more about controlling near sightedness in children?

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/myopia-control-in-children

Myopia Control in Children While myopia cannot be reversed, the goal of treatment is to keep it from getting worse. This can protect a child’s eye health in the future, despite still needing to wear glasses or contact lenses.

Peformed by my Eye Surgeon colleagues....
In behalf of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology: The Year That Was.
Let us all keep praying , hoping, and staying vigilant. A Happy New Year to everyone!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AOUbnxa6UU

The Year That Was

Due to the pandemic, screen time has increased for children ( including mine). Here are some helpful tips to decrease the effects.

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/screen-use-kids

Screen Use for Kids The American Academy of Ophthalmology does not have specific recommendations for amount of screen time for children. But parents should be aware of the possible effects of screen use on children’s eye

10 Child Eye Problems Parents Should Never Ignore

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/child-eye-problems-parents-should-never-ignore

10 Child Eye Problems Parents Should Never Ignore Childhood is a crucial time for developing healthy vision. Symptoms of eye problems in children can sometimes be obvious and other times may be more subtle. Here are 10 common children’s eye symptoms

Eye Injury Prevention...

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/preventing-injuries

Eye Injury Prevention Protective eyewear can prevent 90% of eye injuries. Know when to consult a ophthalmologist or other medical doctor after an eye injury.

Red eyes?

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/home-remedies-bloodshot-eyes-when-to-see-doctor

Home Remedies for Bloodshot Eyes Home remedies for red, bloodshot eyes may help you avoid a trip to the doctor's office. Try our tips for bloodshot eyes if you don’t have these more serious symptoms.

This is a great guide!

YOUR GUIDE TO GETTING VACCINATED 💉

All you need to know and do before, during, and after getting your COVID-19 vaccines:

✍️How to register
👨‍⚕️ Details on pre-vaccination screening
🧾 Things to bring to your vaccination schedule
👥Vaccination day step-by-step
📞 What to do after vaccination and reporting of side effects
ℹ️ More information on the vaccination process!

, kasangga ng mga BIDA! Sama sama tayo sa !

Plus sa COVID-19

The best vaccine is the one on your arm! Don't wait!!!

KNOW YOUR COVID-19 VACCINES!
Data as of May 5, 2021

Information you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines on our current portfolio:

✅ Technology Platform;
✅ Issuance of Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA);
✅ How many doses and interval in which each dose is taken;
✅ Storage and cold chain requirements;
✅ How well it will do in preventing symptomatic and severe COVID-19; and
✅ Common side effects you can expect following the latest Phase III clinical trials data.

Know the right information! Be part of the !

Visit doh.gov.ph/vaccines for more information about COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines.

References:
A. bit.ly/FDA_EUA
B. bit.ly/PfizerJournal, bit.ly/AstraJournal, bit.ly/Gamaleya, bit.ly/ModernaJournal, bit.ly/BharatBioTech
C. bit.ly/WHOLandscapeTracker
D. bit.ly/WHO_EUL
E. bit.ly/FDAPH
F. bit.ly/ClinicalTrialsGov_
G. bit.ly/CDCGov_
H. bit.ly/Novavax_
I. bit.ly/FDA_EUA
J. bit.ly/Janssen_



Plus sa COVID-19

Are you wearing your mask(s) properly to protect you and your family? Find out here...

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/effective-masks.html?utm_source=ACP&utm_campaign=3a00d3acf2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_041421_CDCMasks_ACP_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ea44b64ef2-3a00d3acf2-124663161&goal=0_ea44b64ef2-3a00d3acf2-124663161&mc_cid=3a00d3acf2&mc_eid=1f6147fb4f

COVID-19 and Your Health Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.

In case Zoom is full

Saturday April 10
4:00 PM

Listen and know more on what to do when someone from your family gets CoVid at home.

Above webinar may also be viewed via facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/152794504788443

Super Informative Lecture on COVID that everyone should know! This is the recording. Please feel free to share to friends and loved ones. Stay for the Q&A!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBpttIsR-NY

About Ivermectin... not yet enough evidence...

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR3NRaZWiDD2Bl1bkOaZarEUQmekObvrT8Kk8THZSHv3aSWqwhkg38Jc6D4

Why You Should Not Use Ivermectin to Treat or Prevent COVID-19 Using the Drug ivermectin to treat COVID-19 can be dangerous and even lethal. The FDA has not approved the drug for that purpose.