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Eye complications are frequent in
diabetes and can lead to partial or even total loss of vision. However, much can
be done to prevent the worst outcome. Cataract is twice as common in diabetic
people as in people without diabetes but can be effectively cured by surgery.
The severest complication, however, is diabetic retinopathy. This is a
progressive disease involving damage to the retina, the delicate light‑sensitive
part at the back of the eye which picks up the images of people and objects
around us, like the film in a camera. Adequate treatment by laser
photocoagulation can lower the risk of blindness, but often diabetic retinopathy
does not manifest itself with loss of vision until it is almost too late to
intervene. In other words, if you have diabetes you may have sightthreatening
retinopathy and be unaware of it. The only way to reduce the risk of loss of
vision due to diabetic retinopathy is to have your eyes checked regularly by the
doctor who looks after your diabetes or by the specialist to whom you will be
referred.
A yearly examination is usually
sufficient to reduce the chances of loss of vision, as diabetic retinopathy has
a relatively slow progression. However, in some cases, more frequent visits may
be necessary, for example during pregnancy or prolonged illness.
Before having your eyes examined,
you should inform the specialist of whether you or anybody in your family
suffers from high blood pressure or glaucoma (that is high pressure inside your
eye leading to damage of the nerves). You should also state any recent changes
in or problems with your vision.
Examination to prevent
diabetes‑related blindness should include: testing of visual acuity (reading eye
chart), dilatation of your pupils with eye drops and examination of the back of
your eyes with appropriate instruments (ophthalmoscopes). Alternatively,
photographs can be taken of your retinas for later assessment by specialists.
Eye photography and examination does not damage the eye. Pupil dilatation will
last for a few hours and will interfere with your ability to read and drive.
Although your doctor will make sure
that your eyes are checked regularly and thoroughly, you can help him/her by
keeping your appointments and promptly reporting any change in vision. Please
tell your doctor if you have encountered any problems when having your eyes
examined or if you feel that you did not receive sufficient attention. Your
cooperation in improving existing facilities will be much appreciated.
There are several ways of reaching the ophthalmologists of EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic:
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ONLINE ACCESS
WEBSITES.
http://www.EyeRepublic.com.ph - EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
http://www.OCP.com.ph - Ophthalmic
Consultants Philippines Co. -
http://www.LASIK.com.ph - Refractive
Surgery Resource
http://www.Cataract.com.ph - Cataract Surgery Resource
http://www.Eye.com.ph - Eye
Information Online
http://www.EyeDoc4Kids.com.ph - Eye Information for Kids
http://www.Retina.com.ph - Retina
Surgery Resource
http://www.Glaucoma.com.ph - Glaucoma
Online
http://www.Uveitis.com.ph - Uveitis Online
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General inquiries - help@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Refractive Surgery Service - refractive.surgery@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Glaucoma Service - glaucoma@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Cataract Service - cataract@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Doctors - eyemd@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Administrative - president@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Website - webmaster@EyeRepublic.com.ph
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Atlas
CLINIC INFORMATION
Mobile E-Yellow Pages. Via
SMS, text LUK4 EYEREPUBLIC
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EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic
Manila
3/F Don Santiago Building Units 309-310
1344 Taft Avenue, Ermita
Manila, 1000 Philippines
Direct and Fax: (632) 536-2398
Trunk Line: (632) 523-8271 to 79 local 30
Mobile: (63917) 899-2020
Map and directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
Asian Hospital
and Medical Center
5/F Medical Office
Building (MOB) Suite 509
2205 Civic Drive,
Filinvest, Alabang
Muntinlupa City,
1781 Philippines
Direct:
(632) 771-9253
Direct and Fax:
(632) 771-9254
Mobile: (63917) 795-2020
Map and Directions
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EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic
Medical City
6/F Medical Arts Tower Inc (MATI) Suite 602
MERALCO Compound, Ortigas Avenue
Pasig City, 1604, Philippines
Direct and Fax: (632) 632-7846
Mobile: (63917) 537-2020
Map and directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
St. Luke's
Medical Center
6/F
Cathedral Heights Building Complex (CHBC)
North Tower Suite 614
279 E. Rodriguez
Sr. Boulevard
Quezon City, 1102
Philippines
Direct and Fax:
(632) 407-3883
Mobile: (63917) 855-2020
Map and directions
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CLINIC HOURS
First-Come, First-Served
Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
All clinics are closed on Sundays and Holidays
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DIABETIC EYE DISEASE SCREENING information
compiled by
Dr.
Edmin Michael G. Santos and initially uploaded on May 1, 2005.
Last updated on
September 20, 2007. |
