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LASIK gives engineer second shot at perfect vision

Published on Wednesday, 19 June 2019 15:11 | Hits: 3331
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New Zealand-based engineer Terrence Ibasco is a musician by nightNew Zealand-based engineer Terrence Ibasco is a musician by nightLike most kids, Terrence Ibasco, 28, had no idea he had terrible eyesight until he started wearing glasses.

“I was 14 years old when I had my first pair of eyeglasses and I absolutely hated them with a passion. Simple activities like playing sports or swimming were horrendously difficult to do,” Ibasco said.

When he got his eyes checked, he found out that he suffered from astigmatism.

Asian Eye Institute’s cornea and refractive surgeon Dr. Emerson Cruz said that astigmatism happens when there are irregularities in the shape of the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye.

“Astigmatism can be present at birth or can be developed gradually. People with this eye condition usually experience blurred or wavy vision, whether the object is near or at a distance. Some complain of headaches, while others have eyestrain or even eye discomfort,” he said.

Now based in New Zealand, Ibasco has a pretty busy lifestyle. “I work as an electrical engineer in the morning and I spend the night as a musician. So I invested time researching about LASIK and asking people who have had it done.”

LASIK corrects refractive errors, conditions that are more commonly known as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Cruz said: “These refractive errors cause blurry vision. Using a laser, we reshape the cornea to improve vision. Since it is alllaser or bladeless, it is quick and painless and the downtime is very minimal. Our patients can experience improvement in vision immediately after the surgery.”

After getting LASIK, Ibasco’s vision was even better than 20/20.

“Getting LASIK is easily one of the best decisions of my life,” he recalled. “I felt tired and fragile after the surgery, but I am tremendously satisfied with the outcome. I was already at the mall three days after!”

However, not everyone may undergo LASIK.

Cruz explained: “All patients will have to undergo LASIK screening. Aside from the eye grade, we also consider several factors like their eye history and the thickness of their cornea. Most importantly, we check if they have other eye conditions affecting their vision. The results contribute to the success of the surgery. If the patient is not a good candidate for LASIK, we can then recommend the most appropriate treatment for him or her.”

Ibasco still enjoys doing the same things he used to do, but said that he appreciates them more now.

“I am glad I can do whatever and whenever I want without relying on anything. I am blessed to have a second chance at enjoying perfect vision.”

Book your LASIK screening at Asian Eye Institute today! LASIK screenings are done at Asian Eye’s Rockwell Makati, TriNoma and Mall of Asia clinics. For inquiries and appointments, call 898-2020. (Story/Photos by: Charizze Henson)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:372

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:384

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:343

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:414

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:360

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3960

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4283

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:995

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:933

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1096

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:781

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:797

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:603

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:781

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1266

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1279

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1597

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training courses this month:

June 18-19: Market Research

June 25-26: Human Resource Management For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan Academy reserves the right to change course dates.

 

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