Dr. Kristine Corpus-Velasquez - Ophthalmologist/Retina Specialist

02/07/2025

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/six-things-about-amd

Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the leading cause of blindness among people 60 years and older. New treatments can protect, and even restore, vision in people with AMD.

02/07/2025

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/mercury-poisoning-from-unregulated-beauty-products

High amounts of mercury can cause various health complications, including damage to the eye.

02/07/2025

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/macular-degeneration-cataract-surgery-are-they-com

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a frustrating condition that diminishes your ability to see detail clearly. When you combine AMD’s loss of central vision with the blurriness from cataracts,

02/07/2025

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/anxiety-stress-dry-eye-glaucoma-iop

Stress can interfere with your sleep, skin and digestion. But did you also know it can affect your eyes? Here's what you should know, especially if you have glaucoma or an ocular surface disease such

01/07/2025

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Q: Does sun exposure increase cataract risk?

A: Yes! UV rays can speed up cataract development. Wearing 100% UV-blocking sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat reduces exposure and helps protect your vision.



PUBLIC ADVISORY from the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices being peddled as cure-alls. Consult your ophthalmologist for proper eye care.

31/12/2024

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Isang saglit lang, pero habang buhay ang pinsala. 💔 Ang paputok ay maaaring magdulot ng pagkabulag o seryosong pinsala sa mata. Ingatan ang sarili at inyong pamilya. 🙏

🎆🚫 Gumamit ng alternatibong paingay at pailaw .

Katulong ang ating mga Barangay Officials at lider ng komunidad, kaya nating gawing ligtas at masaya ang pagsalubong ng Bagong Taon. Ang kaligtasan ng bawat isa ay nakasalalay sa kooperasyon ng buong komunidad.

Para sa mga emergency, tumawag sa DOH Hotline 1555 📞 at National Emergency Hotline 911 📲

13/11/2024

November 17 is World Prematurity Day! Help us S.T.O.P ROP with timely ROP Screening!

13/11/2024

November 17 is World Prematurity Day! Ating labanan ang ROP! Magpa ROP screening ng maaga!

13/11/2024

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18/09/2024

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A child’s vision gets stronger every year. This improved vision is needed as the child explores the world more fully and begins school.

30/08/2024

28/08/2024

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/low-vision

Low vision refers to vision loss that cannot be corrected by medical or surgical treatments or conventional eyeglasses. A person with low vision must learn to adjust to it.