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The Legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal: A National Hero’s Impact on Philippine Ophthalmology
Born in 1861 in the Philippines, during the Spanish colonial rule, Jose Rizal grew up under the influence of Spanish culture. He was considered the country’s national hero because while in Europe...
The Boy that Inspired a Children’s Hospice
A young boy returned from London and found out that there was no treatment or possible cure for his illness. During that moment, his mother promised him that he would never again have to stay in a hospital.
How Disney’s Encanto Empowers Glass-Wearers
Disney's latest animation flick, Encanto, features a glass-wearing protagonist. What message does it convey to people who wear eyeglasses and how does it empower them...
Cat Wears Eyeglasses to Encourage Children to Wear Them
Truffles the Kitty is a feline ambassador for children’s vision. Her adopted human mom tried little premie frames on her which has eventually turned her into a bespectacled role model for children. Read more about Truffles the Kitty’s advocacy in the upcoming issues of Eyezone Magazine.
Living with Glaucoma
Being diagnosed with glaucoma can be scary, after all, it is vision we are talking about. But knowing that you are not alone is important and that steps can be taken to slow or prevent the progression, especially if it has been detected in the early stages...
Safe eye exercises to naturally improve kids’ eyesight
To make sure that your child does well in school and social life, a good eyesight is important. Through their childhood, it is crucial to look after your child’s eyes as they are still developing. In this digital age, children are spending way too much of their time with their eyes glued to the television screen watching their favourite cartoon series on Netflix or are busy playing game...
Insta-worthy Eyewear Images and Where to Find Them
As of today, no other social media network has lived up to Instagram’s reign as the web’s big boss of image content. The network, currently owned by Facebook, pumps a hefty pool of photo and video streams for all kinds of users, big or small.But to be Insta-worthy, using interesting and professional photos is a key to making your profile...
How to Build an Image Boosting Online Portfolio as an Eye Care Professional
Showcasing your professional expertise or personal brand online can be challenging at times. Searching for the right self-promotion platforms to do the job is a real bear. Just like any online content creator, you are compelled to have the technical know-how to guarantee a nod from potential patients, partners, or employers who are viewing your profile. In an age when being digital-savvy...
Fresh Eyewear Styles for After 50s
Our eyesight ages as we do, so our eyeglasses do not grow old with us either. That pre-loved pair of glasses also bears the wear and tear of the seasons as we hit the golden age. Some people may also gradually develop certain eye conditions and diseases, such as presbyopia and AMD, as they get on in years, making it a necessity to switch that precious pair that may have worked for them in their 30s but not in their 50s. But the good news is, nowadays, options...
A Brief Travelogue of Eyewear
It is for a fact that history travels across time and space. But even though we often speak of humans’ collective experience in timelines and artifacts, seldom do we recount our most treasured backstories through a geographical perspective. In this topographical retelling of the origin of eyewear, we will journey across vast oceans and territories to trail down the birth – and migration – of eyeglasses...
Kids Eyewear Trends for Back-To-School
Choosing the right eyeglasses for kids is not all fun and games. A lot of parents struggle to make glass-wearing enjoyable through colors, designs, or decorations, and sometimes as an accessory for fun and play. Even custom-made frames are made available in the market using 3D printing paired with a playful character or a favorite spirit animal. Adding to the normalization...
Tips for Reopening Your Office after COVID-19
Get back to business safely. Adjust your office and schedule. Make sure there is enough room in your office and in your schedule to ensure physical distancing is maintained. Keep everyone safe by surveying twice when the patient calls to schedule an appointment or when the patient arrives at the door...
All Eyes on Face Shield Fashion
Now that protective masks and eye shields are a must in many public places, and epidemiologists are strongly advocating face shields for non-medical users, people have come up with ways to upgrade the mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) into multifunctional use, while others have revamped the humble protective gear into sophisticated fashionable wear. Some are already available...
