R1MC Ophthalmology and Eye Center

31/12/2025

We proudly congratulate Dr. Xavier Daryl Martinez, our outgoing Chief Resident, on the successful completion of his residency training at the Department of Ophthalmology & Eye Center.

This milestone reflects years of rigorous training, dedication, long hours of service, and commitment to patient care and academic excellence.

We celebrate this achievement and wish you continued fulfillment and success as you move forward in your professional career in ophthalmology. 👁️

28/12/2025

MAHALAGANG PAALALA 👀
Maraming salamat sa inyong pagunawa.

25/12/2025

24/12/2025

A year well served. A night well deserved. 🎶✨

The Department of Ophthalmology & Eye Center closed the year with music, laughter, and gratitude—celebrating the people behind the care and the shared purpose that unites us. A meaningful night honoring teamwork, dedication, and the passion that continues to drive us forward in delivering excellent eye care in the year ahead. 👁️🤘🏻

15/12/2025

Proud moment for our department as former Chief Resident Dr. Abigail Montes presented her research entitled “Perioperative Care Practices and Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Cataract Surgery Among Ophthalmologists in Northwestern Luzon” at the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society Meeting, held in conjunction with the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Congress. This work contributes to the advancement of evidence-based ophthalmic practice, not only in Northwestern Luzon but potentially across the entire Philippines. 👁️✨

10/12/2025

Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic Day with Dr. Jamie Lynne Ching-Narciso. 🧠👁️

The R1MC Department of Ophthalmology & Eye Center delivers complete subspecialty care, including Neuro-Ophthalmology providing timely, accurate, and expert management for our cases. 🤓

07/12/2025

MAHALAGANG PAALALA 👀
Ang ating Eye Center ay sarado ng December 8 (Monday). Magbubukas uli ang OPD sa araw ng December 9 (Tuesday). Maraming salamat sa inyong pagunawa.

19/11/2025

The Region 1 Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology and Eye Center, a PBO-accredited Residency Training Program, is now accepting applications for Medical Officer III (Adjunct). Interested applicants and aspiring ophthalmologists may directly submit their requirements through the details provided below.

Deadline of Submission: November 30, 2025. See you! 👁️

17/11/2025

November 17 is WORLD PREMATURITY DAY! The theme in 2025 as per World Health Organization is “to give preterm babies a strong start for a hopeful future”. Lets continue the fight to protect their sight 🌟

17/11/2025

November 17 is WORLD PREMATURITY DAY! The theme in 2025 as per World Health Organization is “to give preterm babies a strong start for a hopeful future”. Lets continue the fight to protect their sight 🌟

17/11/2025

“The world is bright, let’s save our baby’s sight!”

In accordance with World Prematurity Month, we would like to raise awareness on Retinopathy of Prematurity(ROP).

Neglecting ROP screening may lead to blindness.
Early screening and diagnosis is sight saving 🤓

14/11/2025

🌍💙 World Diabetes Day: Protektahan ang Iyong Paningin! 💙👁️

Ngayong araw, binibigyang-diin natin ang isang tahimik pero seryosong komplikasyon ng diabetes — Diabetic Retinopathy.

Ano ang Diabetic Retinopathy?
Ito ay kondisyon sa mata na dulot ng matagal na mataas na blood sugar. Nasasira nito ang maliliit na ugat sa likuran ng mata, o Retina. Kapag tumagas o nabarahan ang mga ugat na ito, unti-unting lumalabo ang paningin — at madalas, wala kang nararamdamang sintomas hanggang malala na.

Bakit ito mahalaga?
Dahil ang diabetic retinopathy ay isa sa mga nangungunang sanhi ng pagkabulag, pero ang magandang balita:
👉 Maiiwasan ito.
👉 Magagamot kapag naagapan.

Sino ang nasa panganib?
Lahat ng may diabetes — Type 1 o Type 2.
Mas tumataas ang panganib kapag matagal nang may diabetes o hindi kontrolado ang sugar levels.

Mga sintomas na dapat bantayan:
• Malabong paningin
• Maitim na mantsa o “floaters”
• Hirap makita sa gabi
• Biglaang pagbabago ng paningin

⚠️ Pero tandaan: Maraming pasyente ang walang sintomas sa early stages. Kaya napakahalaga ng regular na pagpapacheck ng mata.

Paano mapoprotektahan ang iyong paningin?
✔ Magpa-dilated eye exam kahit isang beses kada taon
✔ Panatilihing kontrolado ang blood sugar, blood pressure, at cholesterol
✔ Iwasan ang paninigarilyo
✔ Kumonsulta agad kung biglang nagbago ang paningin

Mahalaga ang iyong paningin.
Ngayong World Diabetes Day, gawin ang simpleng hakbang na makapagliligtas ng paningin — magpacheck ng mata.

💙 Maagang pagkilala = masagip na paningin.
💙 Malusog na mata, mas magandang buhay.

References:
1. American Academy of Ophthalmology Retina/Vitreous Panel. Preferred Practice Pattern®: Diabetic Retinopathy. San Francisco, CA: American Academy of Ophthalmology; 2024.

2. Ophthalmology Times. Teleretinal screening for diabetic eye disease. Ophthalmology Times. 2024.

3. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Diabetic Retinal Disease: 20-Year Trends. EyeNet Magazine. 2025.