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Can UV lamps damage your eyes?

Published on Thursday, 17 September 2020 | Hits:148

Alcohol, disinfectant products and cleaning chemicals have been the top tools to help keep COVID-19 at bay. However, these days, people have also started using germicidal or ultraviolet (UV) lamps

Online classes? Here’s how to protect your child’s vision

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:481

As students transition to distance learning this school year 2020-2021, parents need to observe their children closely and teach them good eye care practices that will protect their vision from

Is now a good time to get LASIK surgery?

Published on Friday, 17 July 2020 | Hits:578

Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a popular surgery performed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and even presbyopia.

Is it safe to get an eye checkup during COVID-19?

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:953

As the lockdown restrictions ease, is it safe to book an appointment with your eye doctor or should you wait a little longer?

COVID-19 and your eyes

Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2020 | Hits:923

There is a lot that remains unknown about COVID-19, particularly about why it affects some people more seriously than others. However, like any virus, it mainly spreads through droplets from

ABS-CBN, CLJV booters rule First Balfour Football Cup

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1188

EIGHT teams from First Balfour’s pool of clients, partners and suppliers competed in the second run of its invitational football tournament at the Blue Pitch in Circuit Makati on March

Ortho-K: Overnight contact lenses for daytime clear vision

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1289

WAKING up to clear, crisp vision even without surgery is now possible with Ortho-K contact lenses.

Glaucoma: The sneak thief of sight

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:1100

Glaucoma can happen to anyone. It can develop in any age, gender, race or profession.

WTT participants join ‘ligtas’ bags packing activity

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:1194

A number of Walk the Talk (WTT) activities are more than just taking walks. The February attendees of WTT, the monthly wellness activity participated in by Lopez Group employees and

Clear, healthy vision can help your employees be more productive

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:1136

DID you know that the quality of your vision can affect your performance and productivity?

January WTT champions the environment

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:1689

TWO major natural crises were heavy on everyone’s minds around the time the January Walk the Talk (WTT) activity was taking place.

Asian Eye partners with STAAR Surgical to offer ICLs

Published on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 | Hits:1440

ASIAN Eye Institute recently partnered with US-based STAAR Surgical Company, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable contact lenses (ICLs), to offer EVO Visian ICL.

Rockwell, Asian Eye emerge as Palaro champs

Published on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 | Hits:1903

THE Lopez Group Palaro is a special sports event among the employees of the Lopez Group of companies that is held once in every four years just like the Olympics.

Asian Eye partners with VisionSpring to provide checkups, eyeglasses to workers

Published on Monday, 07 October 2019 | Hits:1791

Asian Eye Institute and VisionSpring partnered to provide vision screening and reading and prescription eyeglasses to handicraft workers in Parañaque, Laguna and Pampanga.

ABS-CBN, SKY and KCh bowlers top Lopez Group bowling tourney

Published on Monday, 07 October 2019 | Hits:1517

The atmosphere was fiercely competitive yet cheerful and lively at Paeng’s Eastwood Bowl as the Walk the Talk team held the 2019 Lopez Bowling Tournament on August 31.

‘Reader’s Digest’ names Asian Eye as PH’s most trusted eye center

Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 | Hits:1492

Asian Eye Institute clinched its seventh “Reader’s Digest” Trusted Brand Gold Award in the eye center category.

WTT returns to FPIP for 13th anniversary

Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 | Hits:1556

Walk the Talk (WTT), a legacy project of Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, marked its 13th anniversary at First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas on

ELC@22 at the WTT

Published on Friday, 09 August 2019 | Hits:1688

Lopez Group employees and their family members and friends attended the HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) held at Eugenio Lopez Center (ELC) in Antipolo on July 20

EyeSite’s ‘Serbisyong Sulit’ opens in Fairview

Published on Friday, 09 August 2019 | Hits:1727

Eyesite recently opened a 223-square meter eye care center and optical shop at SM Fairview in Quezon City.

Asian Eye steps up eye care game with launch of EyeSite Vision Studio

Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 | Hits:1974

Asian Eye Institute recently launched EyeSite Vision Studio in two locations—SM City Rosario in Cavite and Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall in Cainta, Rizal.

Lopez Brigada Eskwela goes to Morong

Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 | Hits:1663

Some 60 employee volunteers took time out from their weekend undertakings to help in improving the surroundings of Yapak Elementary School in Morong, Rizal on June 8.

INAEC Strong: The Pulag adventure

Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 | Hits:1481

It is a truth universally acknowledged that we discover our strength not simply through the weight of the load we carry but by the obstacles we overcome in the paths

LASIK gives engineer second shot at perfect vision

Published on Monday, 17 June 2019 | Hits:1636

Like most kids, Terrence Ibasco, 28, had no idea he had terrible eyesight until he started wearing glasses.

ABS-CBN, SKY dominate shuttlefest

Published on Monday, 17 June 2019 | Hits:1849

Team Unity and Integrity composed of players from ABS-CBN and SKY bagged the team overall crown anew in the 2019 Lopez Group badminton tournament held at Centro Atletico in Cubao

New eyeglass lenses manage childhood nearsightedness

Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 | Hits:2012

It is no longer surprising to see children as young as five years old wearing prescription or corrective eyeglasses. Myopia or nearsightedness is usually the main culprit.

Hundreds of Kapamilya run for the elections

Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 | Hits:1705

About 700 Kapamilya joined journalists and personalities from ABS-CBN in ABS-CBN News’ “Race Your Voice” obstacle fun run for voters’ education held recently at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon

Walk the Talk celebrates life

Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 | Hits:2116

Close to 200 employees of the Lopez Group attended the April 2019 Lopez HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT).

First Balfour hosts 50th anniversary football cup

Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2019 | Hits:27370

As part of the yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary, First Balfour hosted its first football competition at SPARTA, Mandaluyong on March 16, 2019. Seven teams from various Lopez Group

Protect your eyes from the sun’s UV radiation

Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2019 | Hits:1737

We know the dangers of too much sun exposure to the eyes. But how and why does it happen? “Our eyes are very sensitive,” explains Asian Eye Institute cornea and

We asked fitness trainers how they stay motivated

Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Hits:2067

Ever have days when hitting the gym doesn’t seem like an option? The Rockwellist talked with fitness trainers from Saddle Row and Move with Options and learned that even the

Measles can affect your vision, too

Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Hits:2216

On February 10, 2019, the Department of Health reported 4,300 cases of measles nationwide including 70 confirmed deaths.

Stomach pains you should never ignore

Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Hits:1876

For most people, stomach aches are a regular part of life. Here’s the lowdown on six types of stomach pain you don’t want to brush aside:

First Balfour joins FitFil weight loss challenge

Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Hits:2253

The year is off to a healthy start as First Balfour is now part of the Fit Filipino National Weight Loss Challenge (FitFil) with a pledge of 2,000 pounds within

What you need to know about your kids’ eyesight

Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 | Hits:2418

Having healthy eyes is crucial to your children’s learning and development. However, babies and children may have eye problems like significant refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) misaligned eyes (strabismus), lazy

WTT jumpstarts 2019 at La Mesa

Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 | Hits:2204

Almost 500 employees of the Lopez Group plus their family members and friends started 2019 right by joining the Lopez HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) at La

Rockwell hosts WTT anew

Published on Thursday, 27 December 2018 | Hits:2639

Around 800 employees of the Lopez Group, accompanied by their family members and friends, made their way to Rockwell Center for the Lopez HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk

How diabetes affects the eyes

Published on Thursday, 27 December 2018 | Hits:2401

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation, there were over 3,721,900 cases of diabetes in the Philippines in 2017.

SKYBIZ supports clients’ fitness, disaster preparedness advocacies

Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 | Hits:2530

SKYBIZ demonstrated its support for its clients’ healthy lifestyles by supporting the recent Run Rio Trilogy at the SM MOA Arena.

LASIK patient enjoys life without eyeglasses

Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 | Hits:2780

“I wish I was not fearful at first and did LASIK long ago,” Rashmi Dowlani happily shared three months after her LASIK surgery. “I am extremely satisfied with my vision—I was

EDC-led squad rules Lopez Group bowling tourney

Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 | Hits:2374

The Business Excellence squad represented by players from Energy Development Corporation logged 1,524 points to bag the team overall crown in the 2018 Lopez Lifelong Wellness bowling tournament.

Mindfulness to manage stress, depression and anxiety

Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 | Hits:3975

MINDFULNESS-BASED cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based program proven to lessen the effect of stress and prevent the relapse of depression and anxiety.

What you need to know about macular holes

Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 | Hits:2201

“At first, I was experiencing floaters in my left eye,” shares 67-year-old Evelyn Alegre. “It bothered me because they were there even when I closed my eye. So my local

Walk the Talk escapes to LPPCHEA

Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 | Hits:2768

Almost 400 Lopez Group employees, together with their family members and friends, attended the HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) held at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and

Myopia control lenses, Ortho-K contact lenses: Innovative ways to control nearsightedness in children

Published on Wednesday, 12 September 2018 | Hits:3480

These days, more and more children are becoming nearsighted or myopic. This means they can see clearly up close but have blurry vision when they look far. However, most children

WTT: A dozen years of bonding, wellness

Published on Wednesday, 12 September 2018 | Hits:2955

Braving a drizzly morning, over 500 Lopez Group employees and their family members and friends attended the Lopez HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) 12th anniversary celebration at

MIGS with iStent: A new and effective way to manage glaucoma

Published on Wednesday, 15 August 2018 | Hits:3312

Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, is usually characterized by an abnormally high eye pressure. “The eye has a ‘drainage system’ wherein fluid normally flows in and out,” explains

WTT goes to Antipolo: ‘Tara na!’

Published on Wednesday, 15 August 2018 | Hits:3113

Almost 300 Lopez Group employees and their family members and friends attended the HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) held at the Eugenio Lopez Center in Antipolo on

CXL: An effective treatment for keratoconus

Published on Monday, 12 March 2018 | Hits:4810

Keratoconus occurs when your cornea becomes thin and weak, gradually bulging into a cone shape. Often affecting both eyes, it usually starts in the early teenage years and can affect

WTT returns to Palo Alto

Published on Monday, 12 March 2018 | Hits:4393

The HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) made a return visit to the Palo Alto Leisure and Residential Estates in Baras, Rizal on February 24, 2018.

Do your child’s eyes turn inward or outward?

Published on Monday, 12 February 2018 | Hits:2778

Strabismus is an eye condition in which the eyes are not aligned properly. One or both eyes may turn in (cross-eye), out (walleye), up (hypertropia) or down (hypotropia). This eye

Here’s one place that won’t ruin Valentine’s Day for you!

Published on Monday, 12 February 2018 | Hits:2490

Let your special someone feel the love in the air with Eugenio Lopez Center’s “Be My Valentine: A Valentine’s Weekend” promo.

Bikers join walkers in La Mesa WTT

Published on Monday, 12 February 2018 | Hits:3286

More than 400 Lopez Group employees, their family members and friends made it out to La Mesa Nature Reserve in Quezon City for the HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the

Team Pioneering Entrepreneurial Spirit dominates

Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 | Hits:4027

The Pioneering Entrepreneurial Spirit squad bagged the team overall crown in the 2017 Lopez Group bowling tournament held at the Coronado Lanes in Mandaluyong.

A rockin’ Rockwell Walk the Talk!

Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 | Hits:5581

Around 700 individuals took part in the Lopez Group HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk held at Rockwell Center on November 18, 2017.

Asian Eye earns platinum recognition from Accreditation Canada

Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 | Hits:3570

Asia Eye recently received a platinum-level status from Accreditation Canada International (ACI), raising the bar further, from gold to platinum, in patient safety practice.

Asian Eye takes home its 4th LAA

Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 | Hits:3449

Asian Eye Institute was among the six winners at the Lopez Achievement Awards (LAA) held at Studio 10 in ABS-CBN on October 18, 2017.

Can diabetes damage your eyes?

Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 | Hits:5611

When a diabetic experiences blurry vision, it can mean a change in eye grade—or it could be a symptom of diabetic retinopathy.

EyeSite by Asian Eye Institute opens optical shop in Oasis

Published on Thursday, 05 October 2017 | Hits:7119

In partnership with St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center (SFCMC), EyeSite by Asian Eye Institute opened an optical shop at Oasis Commercial Center located in First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP). Through

Ala eh! Kapamilya head southwest

Published on Thursday, 05 October 2017 | Hits:5950

Around 450 employees of the Lopez Group, their family members and friends joined the Lopez HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) and BINHI treeplanting activity at the Montemaria

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