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Jose Maria D. Martinez, MD

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Dr. Martinez has been practicing and teaching Ophthalmology and Glaucoma in both public and private sectors since 1999. He is certified by the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology since 1995 and received further subspecialty training in Glaucoma treatment and Surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne Australia. He is a Fellow of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology and the Philippine Glaucoma Society. He has extensive experience in glaucoma lasers and surgery. He is currently performing newer techniques in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery as well as Premium Cataract Surgery.

Aprilhara D. Nombrado, MD

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Comprehensive eye examination for children, adults, and elderlies. Cataract and Glaucoma screening and microsurgery. Refraction and eye glasses fitting. Treatment of eye problems and eye diseases.

Vincent Paul T. Guzman, MD

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Specialty: Ophthalmology Subspecialty: Glaucoma Clinic Address & Schedule: G/F Tan-Guzman Bldg M.H. del Pilar St., Molo, Iloilo City Philippines Phone: (033) 508 4556 Schedule: Mon: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Tue: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Wed: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Thu: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Fri: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Sat: 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Rommel D. Bautista, MD, DPBO, FPGS

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Glaucoma Subspecialist trained at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA 16 Years in Private Practice Board Examiner, Philippine Board Of Ophthalmology Board Member, Philippine Glaucoma Society Vice-President, Philippine Glaucoma Foundation Specialty: Ophthalmology Local Board Accreditation: Diplomate, Philippine Board Of Ophthalmology Fellow, Philippine Glaucoma Society Clinic Address & Schedule: The Medical City Clinic 909 MATI Bldg., Ortigas Ave. Pasig City Philippines Phone: (02) 636 7623 / (0918) 834 6133 Schedule: Mon: 1:00PM – 5:00PM Tue: 9:00AM – 2:00PM Thu: 9:00AM – 2:00PM Sat: 9:00AM – 2:00PM Social Network: LinkedIn

Christine C. Hipol, MD

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UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery – Doctor of Medicine JRRMMC – Medical Internship JRRMMC – Ophthalmology UP-PGH – Glaucoma Sub Specialty Specialty: Ophthalmology Clinic Address & Schedule: Butuan Doctors’ Hospital Room 119, Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte Philippines Schedule: Mon: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Tue: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Wed: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Thu: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Fri: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Sat: 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Which Health Problems Can Cause Blindness?

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Some people are born blind or partially-sighted, but often, loss of sight is linked to other health problems. Here are some health conditions which may result in partial or complete loss of sight: Cataracts Cataracts are one of the most common causes of lost sight. They form over the lens and cause the vision to become very cloudy and blurred. Cataracts can often be treated very effectively with surgery, but in severe cases, it may not be possible to save the sight. Cataracts tend to develop slowly and at first, the changes may be very gradual and hard to spot; » » » [Read more]

Say No to the Common Cold

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The Common Cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses, and upper airways caused by several distinct families of viruses such as the Coronavirus and Rhinovirus. An average adult may expect to get a cold approximately 2 – 4 times a year, while children may expect to get colds 3 – 8 times a year. Most colds last for 4 – 5 days, and while no cure is available for the common cold, over-the-counter medications may help reduce or eliminate your cold symptoms. Symptoms Colds result from a viral inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (nose to » » » [Read more]