KARINA FUENTES
It is more convenient for me to use particularly during lectures in
class, in reading the menu in fast food chains, when using the
computer, also when reading books.
reading signage along the streets, and when watching plays in theater.
On the other hand, it could have been more helpful for us if the
magnification is higher, but aside from that, using this device has
been a great help in my everyday liven.
MICHAEL ABRAHAM FUENTES
Bioptic telescope has been a huge help for me since we purchased it last December. As an albino, I used to have difficulty reading books, lectures on black boards, vehicle signage etc. Somehow, I managed to come up with a little remedy by using binoculars and magnifying glasses for distant and near objects respectively. The beauty of bioptic telescope aside from performing both the duties of these devices is that it can also do what these devices cannot such as reading mid-range objects.
Being a Civil engineer, bioptics has helped me both in office and field works. I can now read plans and make reports on computer without being too close to it, reducing the stress and inconvenience. I am still practicing it during field inspection though.
ANNA LORRAINE GARCIA
which I can't do before like using computer and watching TV. I'm
always wearing my bioptic glass everytime I'm watching TV so that I
can see clearly the faces of the people and can read the words on TV
same as when I'm using computer.
in normal writing distance because before when I'm writing my face is
very close to the paper.
MARLON ROSARIO
far it has quite helpful for me in some areas of my daily activities
particularly in attending huddles, seminars, trainings, and
presentations. As an employee with Stargardt's condition, it is a
day-to-day challenge for me to read texts/articles in the presentation
over a projector/monitor which had become a dead interest for me and
been dependent in audio discussion in many years. The device increased
the attention I put in the recent presentation-based events I have
attended upon commencing to use the tool.Yet, I believe that even with
the aforementioned positive notices with the tool there would be more
future improvements to the device that will enhance the reading
experience of the the customer. 1: the telescope itself would be
automatically focus on specific area or developed a feature on the
same effect. 2: For manual tool like what I have with 6x
magnification, the magnification I need would be above than 6x as I
encounter difficulty in reading statistical texts during our
meetings/presentations.3: would it be possible it the manufacturer can
develop a color-inverting feature of the telescope?
In general, I am happy with help that the tool has brought largely to
my work activities. Looking forward for the new and updated version of
the tool.
CESCA LITTON
Cesca Litton has always been active - but the hassle of contact lenses was cramping her lifestyle: "It wasn't so much what I wanted to see, but what I wanted to do." After treatment at the American Eye Center, however, she was soon climbing mountains and scuba diving. Getting LASIK, she shares, was the best decision she ever made.
LACE TAN
TWEETIE DE LEON
Supermodel turned jewelry designer Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez is very much hands-on in creating her accessories. Working meticulously on her jewelry designs, though, eventually took its toll on her eyes. “When I focus on my work, I become so absorbed that I often forget that the lighting is low,” she admitted. “I also read for long hours. I used to wear glasses and I experienced frequent migraines.”
Accompanied by her daughter and her husband, de Leon said she was nervous at first. “Everyone from American Eye Center prepared me well,” she said. “They thoroughly explained the step-by-step process of the procedure I was about to undergo, gave me precise details about the medicines for use after the LASIK procedure including the discomforts I will encounter. I knew what to expect and therefore was able to handle the experience and recovery pretty well.”
“The period of discomfort lasted no longer than I was briefed,” she said. “The next morning was a brand new day! It seemed like nothing happened the day before and I was back to what I’m doing.”
Thanks to this gift of clear eyesight, Tweetie can continue gifting the world with her fabulous creations.
GRETCHEN MALALAD
A lot of people recognize Gretchen Malalad as the Filipino Southeast Asian Games gold medalist in karate competitions in 2001, 2003, and 2005. She also joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2002 and was also a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition in 2006.
As though such active pursuits were not enough, she also served as a second-class airwoman in the Philippine Air Force. These days, Malalad graces the airwaves as a reporter for ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol World and Bandila.
Unknown to many, though, her eyesight was so bad that she had been totally dependent on her eyeglasses and contact lenses. Without these, she said, she wouldn’t even have been able to find her way home.
Malalad said American Eye Center was recommended to her by a senior black belter who knows Dr. Alnette Tan. “I know American Eye Center is the first to offer this kind of procedure in the Philippines,” Malalad said. “I was so hesitant at first, but when it was explained to me thoroughly, I was enlightened and assured.”
She was surprised to find that the procedure was so quick. “I felt a bit of discomfort for three hours. I just slept and when I woke up, my eyesight started getting clearer at once,” she said. “The following morning, I didn’t look for my eyeglasses anymore. I even went jogging. “
ROVILSON FERNANDEZ
NICCOLO COSME
KIM TANEDO
You can imagine how wonderful it must have felt to wake up with perfect vision for the first time in a long time. No more poking my eye when rushing to put on my contact lenses first thing in the morning. No more having to drag myself out of bed whenever I forgot to take off my lenses before going to sleep. 20-20 vision is a blessing I took for granted when I was a nerdy kid reading archie comics in the car despite my mom's constant nagging. I thought I would be resigned to being blind as a bat forever, and now I've never been happier to be able to see the pimples on my face clearly without having to squint at the bathroom mirror.
Forget the horror stories about eye surgery. Just suck it up and leave it up to Dra. Alnette Tan-- she'll get it done right, and it'll be over sooner than you think. I promise you won't regret it!
PAULA SIOZON
Philip Cruz
CHA SALIDO
I had an accident when I was 7yrs old damaging my left eye. I practically grew up "banlag". It was difficult to talk to people I do not know coz they think I'm talking to the person beside them. For 25 years, Ive had my share of being laughed at and embarassed because I was "banlag".
But everything changed when Dr. Badj Bolinao of the American eye center told me that it can be fixed. I was hesitant at first coz I was afraid that my eye condition might get worse but Dra. Bolinao assured me that the procedure wouldn't take long and its painless.
I agreed to undergo the procedure and the rest was history...
I will be forever grateful to Dra.Badj Bolinao and the American eye center for changing my life. I owe you big time. God bless!
NORA TAN
What I loved about the process was that there was no pain during and after the surgery. There were some precautions to take, but I was able to go back to work the day after my operation. For me, the most interesting aftermath of this surgery is that I am now free from the hassle of wearing eyeglasses, and free (at last) to wear sunglasses and still be able to see clearly.
RAYMOND REYES
These low vision gadgets, in particular, the video magnifier, had helped me to read the documents I need to read in the performance of my work and also the materials that I need to read and reflect on in giving my talks, especially the Bible.