ITRMC EYE Center

16/11/2025

World Prematurity Day 2025

TOGETHER FOR TINY EYES

Inirerekomenda ang ROP screening para sa mga sanggol na:

1. Ipinanganak nang mas maaga sa 32 linggong pagbubuntis
2. May timbang na 1,500 gramo o mas mababa
3. May 32–36 linggong pagbubuntis at may mga risk factor

*Kasama sa mga risk factor ang hindi matatag na kundisyong medikal, impeksyon (sepsis), pagsasalin ng dugo, matagal na paggamit ng oxygen, o ayon sa pagsusuri ng neonatologist o pediatrician.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, bisitahin ang phropnetwork.com

09/11/2025

Vision Beyond Borders: Bridging regional experties to elevate Eye Care for All.

Residents of Ilocos Training Regional Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology takes a noteworthy mark in the 7th Asean Ophthalmology Congress held in Brunei Darussalam on Nov 5-7, 2028.

An outstanding Oral Presentation prepared and well delivered by Dr. Ahnna Patrizia Agustin proudly reached top 8 of the best free papers presented in the prestigious congress.

The prestigious Pehin Dato Dr. Nahedra Travel Grant was also received by Dr. Agustin, an award given to only one participant in every asean country.

Meanwhile, Dr. Richard Villamor and Dr. Aera Veenice Brioso contributed five compelling case studies via e-posters, sharing regional learnings and innovations to an international audience.

Together with the residents, applauding all the way were Dr. Charisse Ann Tanlapco, Department Chairman and Plastic, Lacrimal and Orbit Specialist and Dr. Janice Ferrer-Bernardo, Neuro-ophthalmology specialist, part of the esteemed consultant staff of the department.

These achievements reflect ITRMC’s growing global competitiveness and its commitment to world-class eye-care standards. As the field of ophthalmology undergoes remarkable innovation, ITRMC is confidently positioned among the leaders bringing best practices and pioneering cases to the world stage.

08/11/2025

📢 MAHALAGANG ANUNSYO PO!

Dahil sa paparating at inaasahang pananalasa ng Bagyong Uwan, nais naming ipabatid ang sumusunod:

➡️ PANSAMANTALANG SUSPENDIDO ang lahat ng OPD operations sa Lunes, November 10, 2025, para sa kaligtasan ng ating mga pasyente ng OPD.

➡️ Ang Emergency Room (ER) ay mananatiling NAKABUKAS — para sa mga pasyente na kailangan ng agarang konsultasyon o medikal na tulong.

📌 PAALALA: Hintayin ang susunod na anunsyo ukol sa muling pagbubukas o pagsasara pa rin ng OPD services sa MARTES (November 11, 2025). Magbibigay po kami agad ng update.

➡️Ang mga may advanced online appointment sa LUNES ay ma-rereschedule sa ibang araw. Panatilihing bukas ang iniwang registered mobile number para makatanggap ng updates.

Maraming salamat sa inyong pang-unawa.

Manatili po tayong ligtas at handa. 🙏💙

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14/10/2025

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11/10/2025

09/10/2025

07/10/2025

Partners for Vision: Renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines and the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center

In a continuing commitment to restore sight and strengthen eye donation advocacy in Northern Luzon, the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) and the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines (EBFP) renewed their Memorandum of Agreement through the event titled “Partners for Vision” held at the HOPPS Conference Room on October 6, 2025.

The ceremony was graced by distinguished leaders from both institutions, including Dr. Ivo John S. Dualan, President and CEO of the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines; Dr. Eduardo M. Badua III, Medical Center Chief of ITRMC; Dr. Unity H. Cortez, Chief of Medical Professional Staff; Dr. Charisse Ann S. Tanlapco, Head of the ITRMC Department of Ophthalmology; and Dr. Richmond R. Siazon, Head of the ITRMC Cornea Retrieval Unit.

In his message, Dr. Dualan emphasized the importance of partnerships with government institutions like ITRMC in sustaining the advocacy for eye donation and expanding the reach of sight-saving services.

The renewal of the partnership reaffirms both institutions’ shared vision of promoting eye health, facilitating timely corneal tissue retrieval, and providing life-changing opportunities for those suffering from corneal blindness. It also underscores the vital role of regional hospitals like ITRMC in advancing eye banking and transplantation services across the country.

Following the signing ceremony, participants engaged in a simultaneous tissue harvesting wetlab and donor coordination workshop facilitated by the team from the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines. The hands-on sessions aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals in donor coordination and corneal tissue retrieval—further strengthening ITRMC’s role as a committed satellite retrieval unit.

Through initiatives like Partners for Vision, the collaboration between EBFP and ITRMC continues to serve as a model partnership dedicated to sight restoration and compassionate service to the Filipino people.

02/10/2025

Explore the intricate anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the retina while sharpening your clinical evaluation skills in our upcoming asynchronous lecture series.

Dr. Junn Pajarillo
Anatomy of the Internal Eye

Dr. Ma. Florentina Gomez
Physiology of the Retina and Vitreous

Dr. Darby Santiago
Pathology of the Retina and Vitreous

Dr. Gregory Germar
Basic Clinical Evaluation of the Posterior Segment

This lecture series is part of the Basic Course in Ophthalmology 2025 by the UP-PGH Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, with 36 CPD units credited to ALL PARTICIPANTS who will receive a Certificate of Attendance or Completion.

📌 Registration is open until October 5, 2025. Participants will be added to the Canvas platform within this week. Secure your slot today: https://tinyurl.com/BCO2025

See you there!

27/09/2025

26/09/2025

Madami na ang natutulungan ng 𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 dito sa 𝘐𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 sa La Union.

Patuloy pa nating palalakasin ang serbisyong medikal gamit ang dagdag na pondong inilaan mula sa DPWH flood control projects para sa kalusugan at kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino.

San Fernando City, La Union | 26 September 2025