Dr Santos-Rayos Eye Clinic

Things to know about ROP / Retinopathy of Prematurity

Laser is one of the ways we treat Retinopathy of Prematurity. In my case, with extra booster. 😅🤩😉
It’s way much easier to screen and refer 😍
So dont forget to refer those premature babies for ROP screening! 👀

World Diabetes Day Today!
Protect your eyes from Diabetic Retinopathy 👀

FACTS ABOUT DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects your eye. High blood sugar levels can result in the blockage of tiny blood vessels that supply nourishment to the retina of your eye. The retina is the layer of cells lining the back wall inside the eye. This layer senses light and sends signals to the brain so you can see.

With the blockage cutting off blood supply to the retina, your eye attempts to grow new blood vessels which do not develop properly and can leak easily. The damaged blood vessels and abnormal new ones can cause vision loss.

Consult your ophthalmologist for more information about diabetic retinopathy.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

World Diabetes Day Today!
Let’s control that blood sugar and protect the eye! 👀👍

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY TREATMENT OPTIONS

Your doctor will recommend a healthy lifestyle to control your blood sugar and blood pressure, which can help stop vision loss. You should take your prescribed diabetes medication/s.

Your doctor may administer anti-VEGF injections to help reduce swelling of the macula, slow vision loss and possibly improve vision. Steroids may also be injected to reduce macular swelling.

Laser surgery might be performed to help seal off leaking blood vessels to reduce swelling of the retina, as well as help shrink blood vessels and prevent them from growing again. In some cases, more than one treatment is needed.

A type of surgery called vitrectomy may be recommended for individuals with advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy. In vitrectomy, your ophthalmologist removes vitreous gel and blood from leaking vessels in the back of your eye. This allows light rays to focus properly on the retina again. Scar tissue also might be removed from the retina.

Consult your ophthalmologist for more information.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

World Prematurity Week this week! 📣📣📣
Raising awareness on Prematurity and the perils that come with it, esp Retinopathy of Prematurity

Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY?

In its early stages, diabetic retinopathy often has no symptoms. Symptoms develop when the condition gets worse. These include seeing more and more floaters (spots in your vision), having blurred vision, having vision that changes sometimes from blurry to clear, having poor night vision, having blank or dark areas in your field of vision, noticing colors appear faded or washed out, and losing vision.

Talk to your eye doctor for more information.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

Near-sightedness or myopia 👀

MYOPIA (NEARSIGHTEDNESS)AWARENESS FOR SIGHT SAVING MONTH!

Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye focusing disorder in which close objects look clear but distant objects appear blurred. To have clear vision, light rays must travel through your cornea and lens which then bend (refract) the light so it lands on the retina. The retina turns light into signals that travel to your brain and become images. With myopia, the eye does not refract light properly, affecting vision.

August is Sight Saving Month, an ideal time to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

Aside from vision, language and cognitive development are also affected by too much screentime. Make sure you spend time with your kids playing with physical toys or outdoors. 😍

Dont be sorry with sore eyes! Read these reminders from the Philippine Cornea Society 👍

We get a lot of patients with complications from their eyelash extensions. no more 😥

EYELASH EXTENSIONS: HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT SALON

Find out if the salon has a good reputation, how long they have been in business, and if they practice good hygiene. Read reviews and look at before-and-after photos from other customers. Ask what training, certification, and experience the shop's aestheticians have in lash extensions. Ask for the glue's ingredient list and check it for allergens; confirm whether the expiration date has not passed. Request a spot test on the inside of your wrist before the glue is applied to your eyes.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

CATARACT SURGERY: FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Talk to your ophthalmologist about the type of intraocular lens (IOL) that meets your vision needs, lifestyle, and budget. PhilHealth and most insurance companies and HMOs provide coverage for cataract surgery. Take into account that it may take days to weeks to recover from cataract surgery. Your ophthalmologist will talk with you about how active you can be soon after surgery. Like any surgical procedure, cataract surgery carries risks of problems or complications.

Your ophthalmologist will talk with you about the risks and benefits of cataract surgery.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

Weekend at the PAO Midyear Convention 2023

Bakit namumula ang mata mo? Alamin ang mga maaaring dahilan ng pamumula ng iyong mga mata upang mabigyan ng karampatang lunas.

Limang dahilan ng pamumula ng mata:
-Infection
-Bleeding
-Trauma
-Foreign Body
-Inflammation

Kumonsulta sa iyong Ophthalmologist upang malaman ang dahilan ng pamumula ng iyong mga mata.

WHAT CAUSES EYE ALLERGIES?

When an allergen comes in contact with your eye, mast cells in your eye release histamine to fight off the allergen. This causes your eyes to become red, itchy and watery. Allergens include pollen from grass, trees and ragweed; dust; pet dander; mold; and smoke. Eye allergies may also be caused by perfumes, cosmetics or preservatives in eye drops, as well as specific foods or insect bites.

Consult your ophthalmologist for more information.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

Diabetes and the eye

FACTS ABOUT DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects your eye. It is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. High blood sugar levels can result in the blockage of tiny blood vessels that supply nourishment to the retina of your eye. To remedy the blockage, your eye attempts to grow new blood vessels. The damaged blood vessels and abnormal new ones can cause vision loss.

Consult your ophthalmologist for more information.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

Are you eligible to a PWD ID? Consult an Ophthalmologist to find out.

Dont disregard the blurry vision. Consult your friendly eye doctors for a complete assessment of the eye. 👍👀

CATARACT SURGERY HAS BEEN SHOWN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FALL

Falls are a leading cause of death and injury among older adults. About 1 in 3 falls occur in older people who wear bifocal or multifocal glasses. A new study showed that older adults who had cataract surgery were nearly 30% less likely than others to develop dementia.

Talk to your eye doctor for more information on the benefits of cataract surgery.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

Diabetes could cause blindness. 👁

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EYE HEALTH IF YOU HAVE DIABETES

Diabetes can damage the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels, including those in the eye. To prevent eye damage from diabetes, maintain good control of your blood sugar. Follow your doctor's diet and exercise plan. If you have not had an eye exam with an ophthalmologist, it is crucial to have one now. Make sure to never skip the follow-up exams that your ophthalmologist recommends.

Consult your ophthalmologist for more information.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes. Visit our website at www.pao.org for more information.

August is Sight Saving Month 😊

Summer na! Alagaan ang mata! 😉👀

VRSP Tips ngayong summer para sa brighter vision and future lalo na sa may sakit na - komplikasyong dala ng sakit na diabetes na maaaring makaapekto sa paningin at maging dahilan ng pagkabulag.

- Pagkontrol sa blood pressure at level ng blood sugar.
- Magkaroon ng regular na eye screening sa iyong ophthalmologist o mga espesyalista sa retina.
- Magsuot ng shades o eye protection lalo pa kung may mga gagawin sa gitna ng arawan.
- Kung naninigarilyo, itigil na ito dahil maaaring magdulot ng ilang sakit sa blood vessels.
- Ugaliing mag-exercise dahil nakatutulong ito sa pagkontrol ng blood sugar at marami ring benepisyo sa kalusugan.
- Kumain ng masusustansya at wastong dami ng pagkain.

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This week is

Credits : Philippine Glaucoma Society

Dr Santos-Rayos Virtual Eye Clinic updated their address.

Namiss nyo ba ang mga tips paano maalagaan ang inyong katawan mula sa komplikasyon ng Diabetes?

Panoorin muli ang video mula sa youtube channel ng VRSP 🙂

https://youtu.be/bln8uGz36EU

Mulat Mata: We Can DIA-BEAT-THIS! Diabetic Care During the Pandemic - a Lay Forum

Bukas na! 😀 Diabetic Care during Pandemic.
Nov 13/Saturday at 730PM via FB live and Youtube

Join us this Saturday to learn more about Diabetic Care (for the eyes, heart, and kidney).
Let’s Dia-BEAT-this! 💪

Start the week right mga !

Paano? Samahan ninyo kami!

May ka man o wala, save the date na para sa “We Can Dia-BEAT-This! Diabetic Care During The Pandemic.” Syempre, asahan na ang mga mga kaalaman at tips tungkol sa .

Tutok na sa aming Youtube at pages sa November 13, 2021 sa ganap na 7:30 pm.

I-click lang ang aming event page para sa karagdagang impormasyon!

Kita-kits!