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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

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Forbes Optical Clinic, Santo Tomas (2025)

07/01/2025

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💳 Pay Digitally, See Clearly!👀
No more hassle of carrying cash! We accept digital payments. Quick, secure, and stress-free.
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30/12/2024

Enhance Your Look with Prosthetic Contact Lenses

"Restore confidence and comfort with our custom-made Prosthetic Contact Lenses. Whether for medical or cosmetic needs, we provide tailored solutions for a natural appearance.

👁️ Personalized fitting by a licensed optometrist.
📍 Schedule your consultation now!

30/12/2024

Your vision is our priority! we provide:

• Eye Clearance Exams tailored for work, school, or driving requirements.
• Expertly crafted Prescription Eyeglasses, Prescription Contact Lenses for sharp, comfortable vision.
• Color Vision Testing to meet professional standards or personal needs.

📞 Call now or book online to schedule your appointment.

30/12/2024

Professional Color Vision Testing

"Struggling to differentiate colors? Need certification for your dream job? We’ve got you covered!

• Precise Color Vision Testing for personal, academic, or professional requirements.
• Expert guidance from experienced Optometrists.
•Whether it’s for a career in aviation, maritime, or any field requiring color accuracy, ensure your eyes meet the standard!

📞 Book your Color Vision Test today and take the first step toward achieving your goals."

30/04/2024

Children 12 years old below learn better from a person who is with them face-to-face than from a person on a screen, even if it’s the exact same person doing the exact same thing,” Parents should spend time engaged with their kids, “It’s simple, it’s good parenting and it promotes a healthy relationship.

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28/02/2024

Screen Time Affect the Sleep-Wake Cycle?

The human sleep-wake cycle is a circadian rhythm that mostly takes cues from sunlight. When it is bright outside, people become more alert. When it becomes dark, the body produces a hormone called melatonin that induces sleepiness.

Smartphones, tablets, computers, television screens, and some e-readers give off short-wavelength blue light that is very similar to sunlight. Not only does this light make people more alert, it also deceives the body into thinking it is still daytime.

In response, the body produces less melatonin, interfering with the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. The longer you spend on your screen, the greater the consequences for your sleep.

Screen time is linked to a host of insomnia symptoms esp. teenagers. By delaying the release of melatonin, screen time lengthens the time it takes to fall asleep and leads to less restful sleep overall. As the majority of teens have strict school start times, a later bedtime typically results in fragmented sleep and increased next-day sleepiness. Over time, consistently late weekday bedtimes and catch-up sleep on the weekend disrupt the circadian rhythm.

Scientists believe that children and adolescents may be extra sensitive to the effects of blue light because their eyes let more light in. For this reason, limiting evening screen time for children and adolescents is especially important to prevent sleep problems.

In addition to suppressing melatonin levels, screen time for teens may directly reduce sleep time. Engaging in exciting content before bedtime or using social media
can boost alertness and impede sleepiness. Alertness and melatonin levels can also be affected by passive technology, such as a television running in the background or a smartphone that emits sounds, vibrations, and light.

There is some debate about if screen time actually causes insomnia in teens, or if teens who have trouble sleeping are more likely to use screens at night. To make matters more complicated, excessive mobile phone use has been linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, which are additional risk factors for insomnia. It may be that sleep, screen time, and negative emotions interact to exacerbate unhealthy behaviors.

The prevailing opinion among health experts is that screen time has a greater effect on insomnia than vice-versa. Studies show that 57% of teens who use technology in the bedroom suffer from sleep problems, and teens consistently report worse sleep when they have a television or small screen, such as a smartphone, in the bedroom.

Ideally, the bedroom should be a screen-free zone. Reserving the bedroom for sleep helps the brain wind down and associate the space with sleep. However, it is not always feasible to keep technology out of the bedroom. If your teen must use technology in the bedroom, ask them to turn their devices off about an hour before bedtime. Glasses or applications designed to filter out blue light also appear to minimize disruptions to teenagers’ sleep.

To help teenagers adopt healthy screen habits, parents and caregivers should strive to be positive role models by limiting their own screen use.

27/02/2024

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH😎

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27/02/2024

Screen Time for Kids

Too much screen time and regular exposure to poor-quality programming have been linked to:

- Obesity

- Inadequate sleep schedules and insufficient sleep

- Behavior problems

- Delays in language and social skills development

- Violence

- Attention problems

- Less time learning

Children younger than age 2 are more likely to learn when they interact and play with parents, siblings, and other children and adults.

By age 2, children may benefit from some types of screen time, such as programming with music, movement and stories. By watching together, you can help your child understand what he or he is seeing and apply it in real life. However, passive screen time shouldn't replace reading, playing or problem-solving.

Don’t forget to model good screen time behavior yourself.

15/02/2024

What is a progressive lens?
These eyeglasses have seamless physical feature, helping you see clearly at all distances with just one pair of glasses. You look through the top portion of the lens to see far-away objects, the middle to focus on intermediate objects and the bottom to see things close-up. The prescription changes little by little across the lens surface, providing a gentle transition.

This may be especially useful to people who wear single-vision eyeglasses for distance (due to nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism) in addition to reading glasses for near work (due to presbyopia).

What to expect while wearing progressive lenses?
It might take anywhere between a week to a couple of months to adapt and learn the correct way to look through the lens. To reduce the adjustment time, make sure to have your lenses customized and fitted by a licensed Optometrist and wear them as often as possible for fast adaptation.

When wearing progressive lenses for the first time, point your nose toward the object you’re focusing on and adjust your chin up or down until the object appears clear. If you experience eye strain or a headache, take a break, remove your glasses and try again later.

15/02/2024

UNDERSTANDING DRY EYE
Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate and unstable for many reasons.

For example, dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. This tear instability leads to inflammation and damage of the eye's surface.

Dry eyes feel uncomfortable. If you have dry eyes, your eyes may sting or burn. You may experience dry eyes in certain situations, such as on an airplane, in an air-conditioned room, while riding a bike or after looking at a computer screen for a few hours.

Treatments for dry eyes may make you more comfortable. These treatments can include lifestyle changes and eye drops. You'll likely need to take these measures indefinitely to control the symptoms of dry eyes.

Symptoms
Signs and symptoms, which usually affect both eyes, may include:

A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes
Stringy mucus in or around your eyes
Sensitivity to light
Eye redness
A sensation of having something in your eyes
Difficulty wearing contact lenses
Difficulty with nighttime driving
Watery eyes, which is the body's response to the irritation of dry eyes
Blurred vision or eye fatigue

See your optometrist or GP immediately if you have any severe symptoms.

15/02/2024

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR EYE HAS BEEN INJURED

First-aid tips below represent some immediate steps you can take after an eye injury, it is very important to always seek medical attention from an eye doctor as soon as possible. The seriousness of an eye injury is easy to underestimate, especially if it affects a part of the eye that doesn’t have pain receptors. By putting off medical attention you risk exacerbating the injury, which could lead to permanent vision loss. Only an eye care professional can thoroughly examine your injured eye and recommend the appropriate treatment.

DONT's on EYE INJURIES:

• NEVER rub, touch or apply pressure to your eye.
• NEVER try to remove an object that is stuck in your eye.
• DO NOT apply medication or ointment to your eye, unless it has specifically been prescribed by a physician for the treatment of the injury.
• ALWAYS see a medical professional immediately, preferably an ophthalmologist.

REMEMBER, not all hospitals offer emergency eye trauma care. If your eye injury is severe and you need to go to the emergency room, if possible, call your eye doctor and ask which hospital they recommend.

CUTS OR PUNCTURES OF THE EYE

• NEVER try to remove an object if it is stuck in your eye.
• PROTECT the eye from further damage. The bottom of a paper cup taped to the area surrounding the eye can be a good make-shift shield until you get to a doctor.
• NEVER rinse with water. This could introduce more pathogens into the wound and cause infection.
• NEVER rub or apply pressure to the eye.
• AVOID drugs that thin the blood, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs, as they may increase bleeding.
• IMMEDIATELY seek emergency medical treatment.

PARTICLES OR FOREIGN MATERIALS IN THE EYE

• DO NOT rub the eye, as this may cause abrasions to your cornea.
• GENTLY lift the upper eyelid and pull it down over the lashes of your lower lid. The lashes will act like a brush to help remove particles stuck underneath your eyelid.
• SLOWLY BLINK several times and allow tears to flush out the particles.
• KEEP YOUR EYES CLOSED, if you are unable to remove the particles, and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

CHEMICAL BURNS TO THE EYE

• IMMEDIATELY FLUSH the eye with sterile water or eyewash solution.
Seek emergency medical treatment right away.

IMPACT INJURY TO THE EYE

• DO NOT rub or apply pressure to the eye.
• GENTLY APPLY a small cold compress to reduce pain and swelling.

Even a light impact can cause severe injury to the eye. If swelling, discoloration (black eye), pain or visual disturbance occurs, immediately seek medical attention.

SAND, DUST OR OTHER SMALL DEBRIS IN THE EYE:

• FLUSH the eye with sterile water or eyewash solution.
• DO NOT rub the eye.

If you are unable to remove the debris by flushing your eye, LIGHTLY BANDAGE the eye and see a doctor as soon as possible.

06/12/2023

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR EYE HAS BEEN INJURED

First-aid tips below represent some immediate steps you can take after an eye injury, it is very important to always seek medical attention from an eye doctor as soon as possible. The seriousness of an eye injury is easy to underestimate, especially if it affects a part of the eye that doesn’t have pain receptors. By putting off medical attention you risk exacerbating the injury, which could lead to permanent vision loss. Only an eye care professional can thoroughly examine your injured eye and recommend the appropriate treatment.

DONT's on EYE INJURIES:

• NEVER rub, touch or apply pressure to your eye.
• NEVER try to remove an object that is stuck in your eye.
• DO NOT apply medication or ointment to your eye, unless it has specifically been prescribed by a physician for the treatment of the injury.
• ALWAYS see a medical professional immediately, preferably an ophthalmologist.

REMEMBER, not all hospitals offer emergency eye trauma care. If your eye injury is severe and you need to go to the emergency room, if possible, call your eye doctor and ask which hospital they recommend.

CUTS OR PUNCTURES OF THE EYE

• NEVER try to remove an object if it is stuck in your eye.
• PROTECT the eye from further damage. The bottom of a paper cup taped to the area surrounding the eye can be a good make-shift shield until you get to a doctor.
• NEVER rinse with water. This could introduce more pathogens into the wound and cause infection.
• NEVER rub or apply pressure to the eye.
• AVOID drugs that thin the blood, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs, as they may increase bleeding.
• IMMEDIATELY seek emergency medical treatment.

PARTICLES OR FOREIGN MATERIALS IN THE EYE

• DO NOT rub the eye, as this may cause abrasions to your cornea.
• GENTLY lift the upper eyelid and pull it down over the lashes of your lower lid. The lashes will act like a brush to help remove particles stuck underneath your eyelid.
• SLOWLY BLINK several times and allow tears to flush out the particles.
• KEEP YOUR EYES CLOSED, if you are unable to remove the particles, and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

CHEMICAL BURNS TO THE EYE

• IMMEDIATELY FLUSH the eye with sterile water or eyewash solution.
Seek emergency medical treatment right away.

IMPACT INJURY TO THE EYE

• DO NOT rub or apply pressure to the eye.
• GENTLY APPLY a small cold compress to reduce pain and swelling.

Even a light impact can cause severe injury to the eye. If swelling, discoloration (black eye), pain or visual disturbance occurs, immediately seek medical attention.

SAND, DUST OR OTHER SMALL DEBRIS IN THE EYE:

• FLUSH the eye with sterile water or eyewash solution.
• DO NOT rub the eye.

If you are unable to remove the debris by flushing your eye, LIGHTLY BANDAGE the eye and see a doctor as soon as possible.

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