Rubio Optical Clinic

09/11/2021

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever had to search for an eye care DOCTOR, you’re likely aware that there are several different types of eye specialists. Optometrists and Ophthalmologists.

OPTOMETRIST: Primary eye care doctors who diagnose and manage eye conditions by prescribing glasses, contact lenses, vision therapy, and collaborating with other doctors.

OPHTHALMOLOGIST: A specialized medical doctor that diagnose, manage, and treats eye conditions especially those involving systemic and surgical management. Further subspecialties include cataract surgery and retina.

The bottom line is:

Optometrists and ophthalmologists are all eye care professionals who differ in their education, specialty, and scope of practice.

Optometrists are basic eye care specialists who can examine, diagnose, and treat eye conditions with vision therapy.
Ophthalmologists are a type of medical doctors who specializes in surgical procedures of the eye.

Choosing the right eye care professional for you will depend on what services you need.

04/07/2021

What A Patient Sees in Different Eye Conditions:
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17/06/2021

Hello guys! 👀😇

FYI

10/11/2020

Let’s do this🥰

20/10/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has led us to cope to a new normal which involves the use of digital technology and this allows us to work with a drastic increase in screen time. Good vision helps us to perform well and it comes with proper eye care.

Here are a few tips to help protect your eyes and health!

09/10/2020

‼️‼️‼️ LENSES SOLD ONLINE ARE DEMO LENSES‼️‼️‼️

23/09/2020

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It is by law that only Optometrists are allowed to prescribe and dispense eyeglasses, contact lenses, solutions and such as these are medical aids and devices used as preventive and/or corrective measures for vision. (RA8050 Sec.3A)
https://www.doh.gov.ph/.../policies_and_laws/RA08050.pdf
You are risking your eye health and your vision if you don't consult an eye doctor; Optometrist and Ophthalmologist.

FOR AWARENESS
Madami ang kumakalat sa online na nagbebenta ng mga:

1. Frames with anti-radiation lens/blue light filtering lens. Ngunit HINDI po iyon totoong anti-radiation/blue light filtering lens at di hamak na DEMO LENS lamang. Hindi iyon optical lens at maaari pang makasira sa mata. Lenses are PRESCRIBED by doctors and are not ready made. What they sell online are FAKE. Links below will help you understand more about this.

* https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=303633217309525&id=100029885460635
* https://www.facebook.com/FabrosVisionClinic/photos/a.327296587858456/699991983922246/
* https://www.facebook.com/cez.tajanlangit/videos/10157735112604842

2. Frames which they called nano ion spec na nakaka pag pagaling daw sa iba’t ibang diseases ng mata. WALA pong salamin ang may kakayahan na makapag pagaling sa mga serious eye conditions gaya ng Glaucoma, Cataract, atbp. Here's the FDA Advisory No. 2020-1435
* https://www.facebook.com/FDAPhilippines/photos/a.449938625062197/3347764981946199

3. Hyssop eye drops na nakakapag palinaw daw ng mata at nakaka pag pagaling ng iba't ibang sakit sa mata. Again, this product is NOT FDA approved. And doctors don't prescribe this! You don't know the long term effect of using this product. Here's the FDA Advisory No. 2019-189
* https://www.fda.gov.ph/fda-advisory-no-2019-189-public-health-warning-against-the-purchase-and-use-of-the-unregistered-drug-product-hyssop-mineral-drops-15-ml/?fbclid=IwAR1Nosfc1QJFS3srYJxhrO_8hdxyBOE3bL4BlE0Iq7D_tzRdsyJb4W3NxuI

4. Colored contact lenses na nabibili online are also NOT FDA approved. There is proper handling of contact lenses, and your doctor will help you with it. From what type of contact lens you need, wearing hours, expiry date, do's and dont's, to follow up check-up, etc. Anong habol mo sa online if something went wrong with your eyes or worst, if it cause permanent damage to your eyes?

5. Used contact lenses!! 😰 Yes someone online are selling theirs at may nag rerespond na buyers sakanila 😰 Please don’t do this. 🤮 You only have two eyes. Take care of them.

These could seriously harm and damage your eyes!! So please, do not be deceived by their misleading advertisements and health claims.
https://www.facebook.com/oapsecretariat/posts/951298348702249

If you have questions regarding certain issues or any concerns with your eye health, visit us. Or go to any eye care provider near you!

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23/09/2020

An 18-year-old female student, who uses 'anti-radiation lens' bought online, spent 3-6 hours looking at digital screens for her online class with the use of ring light and 2-4 hours for digital leisure every day (as she was confident that her eyes were protected), came, complaining of teary eyes, photophobia (sensitivity to light), eye pain, redness, burning sensation, and blurry vision.

A classic case of UV induced keratitis and Dry eyes, due to too much exposure to lights and digital screens without proper eye protection.

Always wear your prescribed UV and Blue Light Filtering lenses, beware of counterfeited, and online-claimed anti-radiation lenses.

14/09/2020

Not all anti-radiation glasses are legit.If you got it ready-made and so cheap from online sellers without even having to consult an eye care specialist, it’s probably a sham.

01/08/2020

HEADS-UP!

AUGUST IS SIGHT-SAVING MONTH👁️

We have some tips and trivias to help you care and understand your eyes, and we'll be posting twice a week for the whole month!✨

We are encouraging you to share them to educate everyone!❤️

👁️‍🗨️TIP #1

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