Did you know that the eyes are one of the most developed sensory organs in our body? We depend on our eyesight to do most of our daily activities, so maintaining good eye health should be a priority. Learn more about what eye problems can damage or affect your eyesight and how to prevent them, here.
Experts say black floaters in eyes (or white floaters) commonly occur due to age-related changes. But what if you have them while you’re young? Should you be worried? And how do you get rid of them? Floaters in Eyes: What Are They? Before we discuss when and why they occur, let’s first explain what white or black […]
Reviewed by Dexter Macalintal, MD • May 15, 2022
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We all have grown up listening to various warnings when it comes to eye health, from ‘watching television spoils your eyes’ to ‘eating carrots will make your eyesight stronger’. There are tons of similar warnings. The do's and don'ts list seems unending. But are all these warnings about eye health actually facts or just myths? […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 25, 2022
You will be surprised to know that cornea is the only living tissue in the human body that does not require blood circulation. In fact, the oxygen and nutrients that are required for its proper functioning are directly supplied from the tear fluid and aqueous humor. However, we cannot deny the fact that blood circulation […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 25, 2022
During childhood, most of us have played the ‘who blinks first’ game with our siblings or friends. The game where you had to hold a stare without blinking. You must be feeling nostalgic as to how our eyes used to burn and become watery and finally gave up. Have you ever wondered why is it so […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 25, 2022
They say that the "eyes are the windows to the soul". And a pair of eyes that are differently colored or multi-colored (as with the case of heterochromia) definitely create a sense of enigma and mystery, and pique our interest without a doubt, especially in Asian countries. Celebrities and renowned personalities like Mila Kunis, Kate […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 25, 2022
When was the last time you had your eyes checked? If you’re like over a quarter of Filipinos, the answer is never. In fact, eye care is so low on the priorities of Filipinos that 26% of them cannot even remember the last time they had an eye exam. These are just a few of […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 25, 2022
No one is exempted from crying. From a baby, a toddler, to a teen, or even an adult, we all have cried at some point in time. It is undeniable that our crying accompanies us through both ours highs and lows. But, have you ever wondered what are tears made of? Read on to find […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 25, 2022
We often worry about our heart health, digestive health or mental health. But all too often, we forget or deprioritize our eye health, skipping visits to the eye doctor as long as everything looks okay. Our vision is one of our most important senses, and it’s critical in almost everything we do in our daily […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 07, 2023
Today, we do everything online - from meetings to classes and the like. It's highly convenient that we can still do work even in lockdown. But now that we spend most hours of our day before a screen, can it be harmful? Is screen fatigue real? If so, how do you deal with it? Find […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 25, 2022
A red spot in the eye, or subconjunctival hemorrhage in medical terminology, may occur due to varied factors. Some of these factors are serious medical conditions, while others are due to reasons that do not usually require much attention. Before we start discussing the causes of a red spot on the eye, let’s talk about […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 23, 2022
A stye is an inflammation or infection that occurs on the eyelids. It mostly occurs due to Staphylococcus bacteria. A stye looks similar to a pimple and may occur either on the inner part or outer part of your eyelids. It is a painful condition and may make it difficult to blink your eyes. Also referred […]
Reviewed by Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO • Aug 24, 2022
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Jezreel Esguerra, MD
General Practitioner
Victor Paulino, MD, DPBO
Ophthalmology • Makati Medical Center
