Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | Hits:733
Having healthy vision is not just about getting your eyes checked and eating healthy. There are actions or habits that may affect your vision or eye health.
Published on Wednesday, 16 November 2022 | Hits:828
When we think of being free from the hassles of eyeglasses and contact lenses, we immediately think of LASIK or laserassisted in situ keratomileusis.
Published on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 | Hits:1247
Spread peace, hope and joy this holiday season with ICanServe Foundation’s gift that gives back.
Published on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 | Hits:1056
For 21 years, Asian Eye Institute has been making quality eye care accessible to Filipinos and other foreign patients. In line with its commitment to offer world-class eye care to the
Published on Friday, 09 September 2022 | Hits:1315
Asian Eye Institute has achieved Diamond level accreditation, the highest level possible from Accreditation Canada International’s (ACI) Qmentum program. The official announcement was released on Aug. 2, 2022.
Published on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 | Hits:2466
Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness in both eyes in the Philippines. According to the Philippine Eye Research Institute’s Philippine National Blindness Survey and Eye Disease Study, cataract affected
Published on Thursday, 16 June 2022 | Hits:2953
Thinking of getting LASIK surgery?
Published on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 | Hits:2846
A deep-cleaning service for eyelids is now available at Asian Eye Institute to offer immediate relief to blepharitis patients.
Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 | Hits:3167
Young athletes need the best vision possible so they can excel in their chosen sport. Having poor vision due to refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism can affect their
Published on Wednesday, 09 March 2022 | Hits:2246
On March 6 to 12, 2022, we observed World Glaucoma Week, a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association to raise awareness about the condition.
Published on Wednesday, 09 February 2022 | Hits:2858
Start the year right by making your eye health a priority.
Published on Saturday, 18 December 2021 | Hits:3331
Almost two years into the pandemic, it didn’t seem like we would be able to go out for anything but important errands and urgent medical concerns. That is why Asian
Published on Tuesday, 16 November 2021 | Hits:4024
Blue light is all around us—in sunlight, LED and fluorescent light, and digital devices. But with remote work and learning becoming the norm in the last year, more people are
Published on Monday, 18 October 2021 | Hits:4818
Asian Eye Institute refractive surgery director Dr. Robert Ang received the Best Paper of Session Award at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Published on Monday, 13 September 2021 | Hits:3890
Strabismus happens when the eyes are wandering or not looking in the same direction.
Published on Friday, 13 August 2021 | Hits:5525
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
Published on Thursday, 15 July 2021 | Hits:3989
Cataract is among the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide.
Published on Monday, 14 June 2021 | Hits:3549
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
Published on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 | Hits:3040
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
Published on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 | Hits:3712
“Tuwing math subject po, tinatamad ako kasi po di ko maintindihan yung pinag-aaralan.”
Published on Monday, 19 April 2021 | Hits:3434
LIKE your skin, your eyes need sun protection, too!
Published on Monday, 15 March 2021 | Hits:3426
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
Published on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 | Hits:3644
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
Published on Thursday, 17 December 2020 | Hits:3842
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
Published on Wednesday, 18 November 2020 | Hits:4188
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
Published on Monday, 19 October 2020 | Hits:3237
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.
Published on Thursday, 17 September 2020 | Hits:3848
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
Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:3855
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
Published on Friday, 17 July 2020 | Hits:4312
Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a popular surgery performed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and even presbyopia.
Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:4147
As the lockdown restrictions ease, is it safe to book an appointment with your eye doctor or should you wait a little longer?
Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2020 | Hits:3649
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
Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:4358
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
Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:4123
WAKING up to clear, crisp vision even without surgery is now possible with Ortho-K contact lenses.
Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:3679
Glaucoma can happen to anyone. It can develop in any age, gender, race or profession.
Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:3782
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
Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:3420
DID you know that the quality of your vision can affect your performance and productivity?
Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:4035
TWO major natural crises were heavy on everyone’s minds around the time the January Walk the Talk (WTT) activity was taking place.
Published on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 | Hits:3702
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.
Published on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 | Hits:4239
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.
Published on Monday, 07 October 2019 | Hits:4125
Asian Eye Institute and VisionSpring partnered to provide vision screening and reading and prescription eyeglasses to handicraft workers in Parañaque, Laguna and Pampanga.
Published on Monday, 07 October 2019 | Hits:3934
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.
Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 | Hits:4035
Asian Eye Institute clinched its seventh “Reader’s Digest” Trusted Brand Gold Award in the eye center category.
Published on Wednesday, 11 September 2019 | Hits:3947
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
Published on Friday, 09 August 2019 | Hits:4023
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
Published on Friday, 09 August 2019 | Hits:4470
Eyesite recently opened a 223-square meter eye care center and optical shop at SM Fairview in Quezon City.
Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 | Hits:4359
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.
Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 | Hits:4245
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.
Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 | Hits:3710
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
Published on Monday, 17 June 2019 | Hits:4049
Like most kids, Terrence Ibasco, 28, had no idea he had terrible eyesight until he started wearing glasses.
Published on Monday, 17 June 2019 | Hits:4149
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
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 | Hits:4158
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.
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 | Hits:4174
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
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 | Hits:4720
Close to 200 employees of the Lopez Group attended the April 2019 Lopez HR Council-Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT).
Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2019 | Hits:29964
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
Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2019 | Hits:4178
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
Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Hits:4281
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
Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Hits:4724
On February 10, 2019, the Department of Health reported 4,300 cases of measles nationwide including 70 confirmed deaths.
Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Hits:4066
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:
Published on Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Hits:4621
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
Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 | Hits:5131
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
Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 | Hits:4652
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
Published on Thursday, 27 December 2018 | Hits:5023
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
Published on Thursday, 27 December 2018 | Hits:4617
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.
Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 | Hits:4825
SKYBIZ demonstrated its support for its clients’ healthy lifestyles by supporting the recent Run Rio Trilogy at the SM MOA Arena.
Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 | Hits:5729
“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
Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 | Hits:5100
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.
Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 | Hits:6353
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.
Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 | Hits:4228
“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
Published on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 | Hits:5456
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
Published on Wednesday, 12 September 2018 | Hits:6178
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
Published on Wednesday, 12 September 2018 | Hits:5725
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
Published on Wednesday, 15 August 2018 | Hits:5903
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
Published on Wednesday, 15 August 2018 | Hits:5611
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
Published on Monday, 12 March 2018 | Hits:7238
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
Published on Monday, 12 March 2018 | Hits:6868
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.
Published on Monday, 12 February 2018 | Hits:5141
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
Published on Monday, 12 February 2018 | Hits:4826
Let your special someone feel the love in the air with Eugenio Lopez Center’s “Be My Valentine: A Valentine’s Weekend” promo.
Published on Monday, 12 February 2018 | Hits:6067
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
Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 | Hits:6611
The Pioneering Entrepreneurial Spirit squad bagged the team overall crown in the 2017 Lopez Group bowling tournament held at the Coronado Lanes in Mandaluyong.
Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 | Hits:7986
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.
Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 | Hits:6379
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.
Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 | Hits:6325
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.
Published on Wednesday, 08 November 2017 | Hits:8859
When a diabetic experiences blurry vision, it can mean a change in eye grade—or it could be a symptom of diabetic retinopathy.
Published on Thursday, 05 October 2017 | Hits:10463
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
Published on Thursday, 05 October 2017 | Hits:9683
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