Edmin Michael G. Santos, MD, FPAO

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The Vitreo-Retina Society of the Philipines (VRSP) created the Mulat Mata project to advocate for early diagnosis and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) ...

28/08/2020

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WHAT DOES VISION LOOK LIKE WITH DIABETIC RETINOPATHY?

Diabetic retinopathy often has no symptoms in its early stages. Symptoms develop as it gets worse. A person with worsening diabetic retinopathy will see spots or dark strings (“floaters”), have blurred vision, have blank or dark areas in field of vision, see flashes of light, have poor night vision and poor color vision, with colors appearing faded or washed out.

If you have diabetes, consult an ophthalmologist.

25/08/2020

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WHAT HAPPENS IF CATARACTS ARE LEFT UNTREATED?

If left untreated, cataracts will continue to worsen over time resulting in continual reduction of vision and worsening quality of life. Many people with untreated cataracts become legally blind. If left untreated for long periods, cataracts can cause total blindness.

Ask an ophthalmologist for more information about cataracts.

23/08/2020

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WHEN TO HAVE CATARACTS REMOVED

Cataracts can be removed only with surgery. But you don’t have to remove a cataract if your cataract symptoms are not bothering you very much. Your ophthalmologist can prescribe a new pair of eyeglasses to help you see better.

However, when cataracts prevent you from doing things you want or need to do and interfere with your daily activities, you should consider cataract surgery. Ask an ophthalmologist for more information about cataract surgery.

22/08/2020

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WEAR SUNGLASSES

August is Sight Saving Month. Protect your vision from harmful ultraviolet rays by wearing sunglasses that block 100 percent of UV-A rays and UV-B rays. Wearing UV-blocking sunglasses delays cataract formation and prevents retinal damage.

Sunglasses also protect the delicate eyelid skin to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer around the eye, as well as cancerous and non-cancerous growths on the eye.

20/08/2020

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EAT RIGHT FOR EYE HEALTH

For optimal eye health, your daily diet should include citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables and cold-water fish (e.g. mackerel, herring, salmon, anchovies, canned light tuna and sardines). These foods are rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which are good for eye health as well as general health.

06/08/2020

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01/08/2020

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CATARACT SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of cataract include:
👁️ blurred vision;
👁️ seeing double (seeing two images instead of one);
👁️ hypersensitivity to light;
👁️difficulty seeing well at night, or needing more light while reading;
👁️ and seeing bright colors as faded or yellow instead.

If you experience any of these symptoms, consult an ophthalmologist.