The Lord’s Eye Center

19/11/2022

HOW TO REDUCE DIGITAL EYE STRAIN

Digital eye strain symptoms include dry eyes, blurry vision tearing or watery eyes, and headache. To reduce eye strain, look away from your screen every 20 minutes and look at an object 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. Use artificial tears to lubricate your eyes when they feel dry. Sit about 25 inches or at arm’s length from your screen and adjust its height so you’re looking slightly downward at it. Adjust the brightness and contrast of your screen and dim the lighting near your screen. If you wear contacts, wear eyeglasses instead.

Consult a pediatric 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.

14/08/2022

GET YOUR EYES CHECKED THIS SIGHT SAVING MONTH

Sight Saving Month is celebrated during the month of August every year to promote public awareness on the importance of eye health and the prevention of blindness. Regular eye examinations are key to maintaining your eye health and avoiding complications from treatable conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

Consult your ophthalmologist for more information on maintaining eye health and preventing blindness.



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

09/07/2022

AM I QUALIFIED TO GET A PWD CARD?

You have Visual Disability if your:
👁️ vision is 20/70 or worse in the better eye
👁️ field of vision is less than 20 degrees wide in the better eye
👁️ vision cannot be improved by eyeglasses, medication, or surgery

Only person with poor vision that cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery are eligible for PWD card.

Using eyeglasses is NOT a basis for visual disability.

This is a public advisory from the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology.

25/06/2022

HYPEROPIA: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Common signs and symptoms of hyperopia include general eye discomfort or a headache after doing close tasks such as reading, writing, computer work or drawing; eyestrain, including burning eyes, and aching in or around the eyes; and squinting. Most children are farsighted but do not experience symptoms of blurry vision because their eyes are able to bend (refract) the light rays to place them directly on the retina.

Consult your ophthalmologist for more information on hyperopia.



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.

11/05/2022

18/02/2022

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR CATARACT?

Risk factors for cataract include:
✅ Ageing
✅ Diabetes or high blood sugar
✅ Steroid use (oral, intravenous, or inhaled)
✅ Excessive exposure to UV light
✅ Smoking
✅ Eye diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and uveitis
✅ Eye trauma
✅ Eye surgery
✅ Family history of cataract
✅ Cataracts associated with dermatologic diseases
✅ Radiation therapy or chemotherapy

Talk to your eye doctor for more information on cataract risk factors.



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.

05/02/2022

WHAT CAUSES A STYE?

A stye is usually caused by bacterial infection, most commonly staphylococcus bacteria that resides on the skin. Other causes and risk factors include poor over-all hygiene, improper contact lens wear, using old or contaminated eye makeup, blepharitis (inflammation or infection of the eyelids), rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, or diabetes. Styes can be prevented by observing proper eye and skin hygiene, removing makeup at bedtime, and replacing eye makeup as advised.

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.

03/12/2021

RELIEF AND TREATMENT FOR DRY EYES

Your ophthalmologist may recommend:

✅ Artificial tears, which are eyedrops that function like natural tears
✅ Prescription eyedrop medication to help your eyes make more natural tears
✅ Warm compresses on your eyes
✅ Massaging your eyelids
✅ Certain eyelid cleaners
✅ Blocking your tear ducts with silicone or gel plugs to make your natural tears stay in your eyes longer
✅ Surgery to permanently close your tear ducts

Consult your ophthalmologist for more information on relieving and treating dry 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.

26/10/2021

WHAT IS 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. With the blockage cutting off blood supply, 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.



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.

25/08/2021

EYE HEALTH TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Maintain good blood sugar and blood pressure control. Take your diabetes medications as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the diet recommended by your doctor or nutritionist. Sometimes, having good sugar control can restore some of your vision. Good blood pressure control keeps the blood vessels in your eyes healthy. Have a comprehensive eye exam every year or as recommended by your doctor.

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.

09/07/2021

RECOMMENDED SCREEN TIME FOR KIDS

🙂 1 year old
NO SCREEN TIME
👁 Should not spend time on digital devices
👁 Spend 180 minutes of physical activities
👁 Engage in reading and story-telling activities with caregivers
👁 Have 11-14 hours of good quality sleep

🙂 2-5 years old
LESS THAN 1 HOUR/DAY
👁 Quality programs with adult supervision
👁 Encourage interactive play for physical and mental development
👁 Spend 180 minutes of physical activities
👁 Engage in reading and story-telling activities
👁 Have 10-13 hours of good quality sleep

🙂 Above 5 years old
GUIDED SCREEN TIME
👁 Adult supervised quality screentime with frequent breaks in between
👁 20-20-20 rule:
20 second break every
20 minutes by looking
20 feet away
👁 Encourage good posture
👁 Encourage physical activity
👁 Keep screens 18-24 inches away
👁 Adjust screen brightness: not too bright, not too dim
👁 Avoid direct wind from fans and aircon



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22/02/2021

EYE HEALTH TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

👁️ Eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly.
👁️ To help prevent disease progression, it’s important to control your blood sugar, blood pressure and lipid levels.
👁️ If you smoke, quit. You will need eye exams at least annually.

Ask your eye doctor for more eye health tips for people with diabetes.



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.