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‘Pagkaduling at pagkabanlag’: A parent’s guide to strabismus

Published on Monday, 13 September 2021 | Hits:157

Strabismus happens when the eyes are wandering or not looking in the same direction.

Why you can’t delay your AMD treatment

Published on Friday, 13 August 2021 | Hits:636

Imagine trying to read the time but not seeing the clock’s long and short hands, browsing a book without seeing the text, or looking at a loved one’s face and

What you need to know about cataracts

Published on Thursday, 15 July 2021 | Hits:632

Cataract is among the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide.

5 tips for buying glasses online

Published on Monday, 14 June 2021 | Hits:974

Shopping for eyeglasses online can be fast and convenient. But it can get overwhelming to choose on your own. How do you make sure that the frame fits you? Or

7 ways to keep your eyes healthy

Published on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 | Hits:927

As you age, your eyes become more prone to developing serious eye conditions such as cataract (clouding of the natural lens that leads to blurred vision), age-related macular degeneration (loss

Let’s solve the learning crisis together

Published on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 | Hits:1059

“Tuwing math subject po, tinatamad ako kasi po di ko maintindihan yung pinag-aaralan.”

The sun and your eyes

Published on Monday, 19 April 2021 | Hits:943

LIKE your skin, your eyes need sun protection, too!

Is LASIK worth the investment?

Published on Monday, 15 March 2021 | Hits:1073

There is no doubt that LASIK is a popular procedure. In fact, TV host Gretchen Ho recently had LASIK surgery after years of wearing contact lenses. But what is LASIK

Asian Eye puts ‘care’ back in eye care with e-commerce site

Published on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 | Hits:1344

Asian Eye Institute recently unveiled the Asian Eye Shop, its e-commerce website. Aimed at helping customers look, see and live better, the site puts the “care” back into eye care

Choosing the right pair of eyeglasses for you

Published on Thursday, 17 December 2020 | Hits:1429

Have you ever had a pair of eyeglasses that made you think, “I’m not okay with this pair of eyeglasses?” or “There is really something wrong with this pair of

Why keeping your sugar level low saves your vision

Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020 | Hits:1672

Blurry vision, seeing black or clear strings floating across your field of vision, flashes of light, poor night vision, distorted vision, faded colors or loss of vision—these are the symptoms

How does aging affect your vision?

Published on Monday, 19 October 2020 | Hits:1418

Your vision changes as you age. By the time you reach age 40, you’re more likely to start exhibiting symptoms of sightthreatening eye conditions.

Can UV lamps damage your eyes?

Published on Thursday, 17 September 2020 | Hits:1891

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:1911

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:2085

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:1993

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:1969

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:2255

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:2467

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:2141

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:2156

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:2104

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:2613

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:2350

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:2820

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:2695

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:2399

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:2434

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:2439

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:2566

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:2815

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:2871

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:2571

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:2308

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:2515

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:2652

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:2838

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:2574

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:2954

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:28237

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:2592

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:2877

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:3107

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:2659

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:3124

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:3337

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:3106

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:3478

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:3204

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:3362

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:3658

“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:3265

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:4827

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:2941

“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:3684

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:4373

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:3860

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:4226

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:4021

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:5705

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:5314

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:3665

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:3282

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:4192

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:4873

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:6463

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:4504

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:4500

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:6678

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:8285

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:7116

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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