FATIMA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Announces Availability of ZEISS SMILE PRO Laser Vision Correction

Went to far flung Antipolo City at the Fatima University Medical Center. It's a private medical facility and campus for people of Rizal and nearby cities. This has been founded in 1967 and it has grown to give medical services for communities too.

Dr. Vicente Santos MD, DPBO welcomed us and was proud to announce that they are now 6 campuses and 2 hospitals strong. Change is happening and now, they are dubbing their hospital as the home of expert eye care.

They had Kuya Kim Atienza and Vice Mayor Reynaldo San Juan Jr. as guests who congratulated them on a significant milestone for acquiring something big, they call it SMILE. Their doctors explained this new procedure and the difference it makes in surgery.

In a nutshell, it is safer, more precise, this is a flapless laser vision correction using the VISUMAX 800 machine. This is what they use to do incisions, reshape eyes to achieve better vision. Now, they can perform a wide range of correction from -0.75D to -1000D. Doing this is again, minimally invasive, very gentle, and takes 10 seconds of laser ablation per eye. This gives patients short recovery times because of minimal corneal disruption and is suitable for patients with high refractive errors, thin corneas, and dry eyes.This is part of Zeiss Smile technology used in over 10 million eyes worldwide. There are only 2900 doctors/surgeons who can practice this and we're so lucky to have then at the Fatima University Medical Center in Antipolo City.

According to a patient who had undergone it and said "Lasik and Zeiss Smile Pro is different as the latter doesn't have flaps done. The recovery time is better and I can do work the next day. It had no pain. I went to Fatima because my family went here for different procedures and surgeries. My brother underwent Smile 10 years ago and the Smile Pro is better. It is very effective and I trust them."

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This is good news for those who need it. This new procedure will benefit a lot of Filipinos who want lower down time, even shorter than getting a hair cut or a dentist appointment. Zeiss Smile Pro can be done for patients 18-50. It is also an out patient procedure where you can to in and out of the clinic. If you want to know more about the Zeiss Smile Pro Laser Vision Correction and what it can do for you, call 02 8291 6583 local 206 or message them on social channels, just search for Fatima University Medical Center on FB and IG.

The procedure is in an introductory offer, approximately 99K for the Smile Pro. Go ask about it! 

How About Matching Shades This Summer?

Choosing the right sun glasses would really put anyone into trouble especially when there's so many things out there to choose from. The harsh elements, UV Rays, the glare seem to be a non ending cycle and we've all got to solve that in some way. Is it complicated? Very. Although there are places where you can get the needed help without breaking the bank. You would want something that would be worth it, something that can get you the needed protection and of course still look good on you. Have you visited Ideal Vision Center lately?

Ideal Vision Center has been a leading eye care expert in the Philippines. Wearing glasses can actually help in protecting your eyes and make you less susceptible to eye strain.  IVC has got these new collection of matching shades from brands like Diesel, Police, designers like Chopard, Givenchy, Furla that doesn't just give you the defense you need, but the world class styling in every piece.

Dr. Joy Go, IVC's AVP for Marketing says "IVC's collection of matching shades will have you and your partner look stylish while keeping your ophtalmological health in check while we enjoy the hottest months of the year. We have shades that are also color neutral, so you can enjoy seeing the environment in its natural state. Remember, the perfect pair of sunglasses does not compromise style for functionality because your eye wear needs to be geared for both. Total Quality Vision Care is at IVC's core and we strive to provide customers with premium products that are anchored in health and style. Ideal Vision Center will help you do this in matching styles." 

I can't wait to get my hands on a pair from them. It's also the opportune time since I'm always out on the beach or in the sun these days. Perhaps they also have contact lenses, I'd like to change my old ones and become not just a regular looking guy. I'll have to get my eyes checked with their computerized equipment also, as they probably have that inside the store. I'll visit Ideal Vision Center soon, how about you?!

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Frames for Me

I've been having headaches these days and I got some minor bad news from my doctor. I might need to wear glasses. I'm not really a fan of wearing them since I see how hard it is to maintain. Some of my friends have worn them since they were kids and it looked like it was a little troublesome; let alone not fashion inclined... and to tell you honestly I'm afraid to be in the same situation. I did despise wearing them until I found an on line store that gave me choices beyond my imagination. They have designer grade prescription glasses that are very affordable so who could argue with that?! I must admit I was afraid they would all be very pricey because most malls carry them around hundreds of dollars. The on line store initially had their frames around 8 but these guys are so generous they even have more on the $6.50 range. Who can resist that?! They also have virtual try-on frames so you can take a look at what looks good on you. You can just get a portrait of yourself literally uploaded and fit with your favorite frames. That's just not available elsewhere! Amazing!

So if you guys have that notion or think that it's not cool wearing glasses these days; just remember that you may not have found the perfect pair yet. It takes time... or maybe it just takes a simple place on the net like ZENNI to get you one that you would love. You won't regret these things if you start right in choosing what would look good on you. Am I right?!

Amazing Eyeglasses!

I know we all strive to look good and I haven't seen any of my friends throwing in the towel to severe ugliness or staying plain Jane. I get to see everyone make an effort each day to look the absolute perfect just to say I'm better than other people. It is something innate that make this phenomenon work. We also never get tired of it and to tell you the truth; I'm not surprised! I think it is man's urge for self improvement and the way we do it externally tells how we are with other people. I often purchase signature clothes, shoes and accessories but these days it is pretty hard on the budget. I know how hard it is to keep thrifty if you want quality and a polished look at the same time. The world market says so and it looks the same on any part of it too. Mom and I dropped by the local optometrist a few days ago to get some eyeglasses. Mom needed a new pair so badly because her old one fell off when she tripped in the church sidewalk that weekend.

Upon getting checked, she needed different grades for each eye. The optometrist/ophthalmologist suggested bifocals for her. She got up and searched the store; we found this red frame perfect for her however it was going to cost her 5,000 pesos. Its way off my expected price but she needed one badly.

There are on line stores selling these for 8 dollars and they were selling it for way more than that. I could have waited a few days for the eyeglasses and saved a lot in the process. Locals don't know it but we who frequently get on line do! I'm sure if they read the great words a guy said here for the eyeglasses they would change their mind and probably get their supplies there too. Imagine I can get the same quality for a tenth of the price. This is just amazing ZENNI!

I can see its Hot!

I just heard over the news that we had the hottest day registered today in Manila. It is a whopping 38.7 degrees Celsius and there have been reports of people dying from sun stroke because of the heat. Unfortunately I do not have anything to protect my eyes from the bright blinding sun. It is also advisable to have sun glasses that deflect UV rays that damage delicate parts of the eye. I would really love to also avoid having cancer since there are studies that directly looking at the sun and the damages associate with it can also cause this. I have tried numerous times to get one myself but cheap ones here in Manila cost a lot and quality wise you would not really be impressed.



Good thing there are on line stores that sell cheaper ones like ZENNI Optical. The elimination of the middle man made everything more affordable and if you see how much that would benefit people who need prescription and fashionable eyeglasses, it wouldn't be as close as you may have estimated it would be. Have you seen designer grade ones for 8 dollars? How about high quality frames that would sell less than 10 dollars?! There are a lot of places where you can source this but only a few can match the prices these on line stores have. It's the best buy you can ever have for a pair of spectacles.

The Better Alternative: Affordable Eyeglasses

I arrived late in the office because I was not feeling well this evening. I work on the graveyard shift because I have to be in the same time zone as my bosses in the US. Yesterday I had to finish a couple of reports that would require me to look at 20 spreadsheets with purely numbers on it. I had to even make a couple graphs out of that. It took me several hours to finish it but I was quite impressed at my work. Later on, I got tired and decided to sleep since I was doing these reports at home. My eyes were a little red and obviously strained from looking at the computer monitor the whole day. My laptop did not have glare protection on it and I did not have a choice. I already have some small problems in the left eye as my ophthalmologist said and the last thing I want to do is worsen it. He was asking me to get prescription glasses but he told me it is going to cost me around two thousand pesos just for the frame alone. The lenses would need five hundred more and these are not even bifocals. I was looking for other alternatives since it is quite expensive if we get it from the hospital. The #1 online Rx glasses store ZENNI came to mind when we deliberated where to get one. My eye doctor was not that into on line stuff and I suggested he read off information about the store since WIFI was available in their office. Picked up my BLACKBERRY and browsed through Eric's Review of Zenni Optical. He got the point and told me he's suggesting the same thing for his other patients who may not be able to afford the expensive ones the hospital forces them to buy. It was a good thing I got to chat about that with him because after that, he's going to be able to help a lot of people.

I like Eric's explanation on why we are going to saving a lot with this kind of purchase because we get to see the benefits on how to eliminate the middle man. It is so simple yet you know why there are some glasses and eye wear that cost a lot these days. I suggested this store to my Mom too who has been wearing glasses for quite some time now. If it would only cost a couple of dollars for the frames, she probably would get one if her old pair wears out. The Lowest Price Progressive Glasses are already available with ZENNI and if the doctor would suggest soon that I get contact lenses, I would beg off and go for the classic frames that ZENNI has.

Easy and Breezy Summer Eye Wear

It's summer time once again and the vacation spots are being filled up quickly with patrons from Manila and elsewhere in the world. I am not surprised because we have fabulous white sand beaches and the Filipino hospitality that we are known for. I am worried though because of the harsh sun that can damage eyesight and promote aging. I would not want to have that on any day and so does millions of consumers in the US and the Philippines. This is where ZENNI comes in!

Most people would probably recall ZENNI here in the Philippines as the manufacturer of great eye wear featured in CNN. For those who frequently shop on line it is the sole place you could get affordable eyeglasses at a fraction of the cost. I know there are skeptics among you that probably would ask; how do they do it?! It is simple. They get your prescription/fashionable eyeglasses out to the market without middlemen. This would definitely get you hundreds of dollars worth of savings. I know of some designer brands that cost around 200 to 300 dollars a pair and that only covers the frame. ZENNI offers some of their spectacles for only 8 dollars... would you believe that?!

I know... it is quite remarkable that in this day and age there are some decent and honest business owners like ZENNI that put customers first before thinking of profits. There are already a lot of people talking about them too so make sure you read all about it here for ERICK HAMMER'S review. The benefits are endless; so if you need prescription glasses that are affordable and trendy at the same time... you know who to go to because it is just ZENNI!

I Should Have Had A Better Deal

Hey this just arrived! I finally got my new eyeglasses delivered to my doorstep and it fits perfectly. I just am wondering about how expensive this is and how long am I going to have to use these corrective lenses. I should have ordered through ZENNI but my Mom paid for this. I should have made the choice since I know they have cheaper ones with the same quality. Imagine eliminating the middle men and getting your spectacles three times cheaper than the original price. If Mom only knew how to use the Internet to her advantage then she would have gotten a huge discount. We could have made other plans to buy WII instead for Christmas ha-ha!

What if I told you it is possible to get these at a very reasonable price? I just checked out their on line store and saw the huge price difference between the one I have now and the one that looks like it. My jaws dropped because I could have bought it for 8 dollars instead. I should have listened to this guy who wrote this article and made my self a better deal. The other frames look better too. If only I had a choice, you know what I'll probably get!

So, I See!

I told you a couple of posts ago that I had problems with my eyesight and the last thing the doctor told me was I probably am going to be needing spectacles or contact lenses when the time comes. I am a little problematic because I never used prescription glasses before, nor did I ever get to fancy eye wear because most often than not it would never ever fit me. That is the dilemma I am going to face soon because apparently they said I had lazy eyes.

Coming from a 20/20 vision lifestyle I am now encountering new challenges because I could not read clearly on an easy day. I was wondering if ever I was to choose how to deal with this, then eyeglasses would be the next best thing. I think I wrote about places that sell this reasonably. I also read an article (click here) that mentioned I could get them for a better price. I know how expensive it is because my Mom always had to go to eye doctors and pay thousands of pesos just for a single pair almost every year. If establishments would be like ZENNI that take out middle men then eye glasses would be more reasonably priced anywhere in the world. They should follow this example and give people prescription eye wear that makes this place a better world to live in.

Cool New Frames For Me

I just had my annual physical exam this weekend and guess what; they said the same thing last year. Nothing changed I guess but to tell you the truth I was worried about my eyesight. I may have been adversely affected by constantly pressing my keys even in the darkest hours. I also am on line almost 18 hours a day and there are times I squint a lot because I guess I am tired. The optometrist and ophthalmologist recommended I get corrective ones because it was slightly off their charts. They mentioned prices but it was way high. Good thing there are $8 Prescription Zenni Glasses that I can purchase on line. It would have cost me a fortune if I got it from the doctor, good thing they have great deals!

Not just that, they have Holiday Fun Eyeglasses too to celebrate the season! I had my eye on this pair above and it looks like I will be wearing blue spectacles until my eyesight comes back to normal. There will be New Arrivals too so watch out for that! Eye wear does not have to be expensive; you can get all of these at an affordable price. Make sure you get the best gift for yourself and get ZENNI!

See the Sun, Sand, and the Sea!

Summer is just around the corner and I'm gearing up for my days at the beach. With the Philippines having it's 7,120 islands, I'm sure I will enjoy one of them. My friends and I plan to go to GALERA, about a few hours away from Manila. I enjoy the beach that much that I spend a couple of hours under the sun. What's bugging me is the thought of getting exposed that long, it would probably do harmful things. Experts say that I should not go out at about 10AM to 4PM, but how can I enjoy the sun and the water if I only go out in shady times of the day. I would not be able to get wet as much as I need to. Believe me I know, I need rest and recreation and I need it more now that I'm stressed.

I know I haven't got the perfect body and abdominals. I am probably the last person you can expect to achieve that but I will try to do that more sooner. I have no choice for the least. Even if I don't look that good in the beach, I have to take care of my self while under the sun. Sunscreen is going to be first on the list, but I've got something really more of a pending issue. My eyes are getting worse I think because in the last few weeks I fear I'm feeling something weird while staring at the computer. My work maybe getting to me and it's already affecting my eyesight, I may need to get eye glasses now. It is quite expensive here and the added sun exposure may get me horribly sick when I get back from vacation. That may just get me into a non working mode. After getting my eyes checked in the local optical shop, I may need to wear High-indexted Prescription Eyeglasses. I don't even know where to get that since it sounded so complicated. I got on the Internet and checked out GlassesShop.com. They got it all listed from best sellers and recommended ones. I pretty much have my worked done. Discounted Reading Eyeglasses are available and at real affordable prices. I could not wait anymore and I'm so excited to head to the shore. I'll surely enjoy my vacation and get everything ready now! Let the sun shine down on me!

Seeing is Believing

I've been fortunate enough to be given clear 20/20 vision. I've seen a lot of people in the Philippines suffer from not seeing things because its either they refuse to get help, or could not afford to do so. Prices of eyeglasses have skyrocketed in the last few years, no thanks to a lousy financial reform system and a volatile dollar exchange rate.

In this day and age, saving money would spell how you would be able to know what's reasonable or not. I would not want to spend a fortune on my own set of spectacles if I needed it. I would not want to wake up one day and take the norm of getting eyeglasses $300 - $400 from my doctor if I could have had it far less than that. I found a website that would be able to do just that, this is http://www.optical4less.com.

I'm sure to recommend this to my friends since they'll take advantage of the anti-reflective coating that they will throw in for free on the prescription eyeglasses, get discounts and protect my eyes from UV rays with tinted sunglasses, have versatile bifocal reading glasses, progressive reading eyeglasses and photo chromic eyeglasses, the options are just endless. You can save up to 90% rate on rate of costs that eye doctors and optometrists usually charge. The website even brags about the virtual try-on system that you can use in choosing the right one for you so it's really hassle free. Panache glasses you order on the site can arrive on your doorstep within a week free of charge if you plan to purchase more than one. Don't take my word for it, see testimonials here: (http://www.optical4less.com/testimonial.htm) it's the biggest deal since sliced bread!