New Brand Ambassador Ken Chan for Eye Mo Daily Care: The eye care must-have during and beyond pandemic

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Hygiene is part of our daily life. We wash our face, hair, and teeth daily, and we wash our hand multiple times a day. But, sometimes we forget about one part of our body that very important to take care of: our eyes.

Covid-19 has recently become a global pandemic. The virus is thought to primarily spread via person-to-person through droplets produced when an infected patient coughs or sneezes. It also could be spread if people touch an object or surface with the virus present, and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes. “At this time, even the habit of rubbing our eyes puts us at risk of contracting the virus” says top ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist Dr. Maika Malgapu-Uy.

Common routes of community transmission occur through respiratory droplets, but the virus can also spread through the eyes, prompting medical professionals to advocate daily eye care and protection to keep us and our loved ones safe.

“There’s an oddly satisfying feeling when we rub our eyes to relieve itchiness, but it’s a very dangerous habit that can, most of the time, lead to eye infection or in some cases, virus transmission. We really have to be careful,” she adds.

This is why she advises eye drops for irrigation to wash away the irritant, instead of introducing more irritants into the eye through rubbing. Now more than ever, we should be wary of mindlessly rubbing our eyes or washing it with water when itchy. “Touching or rubbing eyes must be avoided, even when your eyes are itchy due to dust or minor irritants, it’s better to use eye drops to cleanse your eyes” said Dr. Maika Malgapu-Uy.

Eye Mo

Eye Mo, a trusted global brand of eye drops, recently launched its Eye Care Everyday advocacy with the introduction of Eye Mo Daily Care. Eye Mo takes pride in educating consumers on the importance of taking care of their eyes, Eye Mo Daily Care cleanses our eyes, getting rid of dust and other irritants, gently and effectively.

Eye Mo, a household brand in the Philippines for more than 50 years, recently launched Eye Mo Daily Care, that can cleans eyes from irritants such as smoke, pollution, dirt, and unseen particles, and at the same time relieves itchiness. Eye Mo Daily Care can also be a solution for itchy eyes due to prolonged contact lens usage.

“As we transition to the new normal, it is important for us to form new habits that will help us navigate life in a pandemic.” says Mr. Weitarsa Hendarto, Sr. Vice President for Marketing & International Operations of Combiphar.

“We are pleased to announce the relaunch of Eye Mo Daily Care for the Philippines consumers. As a market leader, Eye Mo takes pride in educating consumers on the importance of taking care of their eyes. Daily hygiene of our eyes is very important especially during the time of Pandemic. Eye Mo Daily Care will help Filipinos to clean their eyes every day and remove itchiness.

“With the launch of Eye Mo Daily Care, Eye Mo completes its current variants that include Eye Mo Red Eyes to relieve red eyes irritation and Eye Mo Moist to relieve dry and tired eyes.”, he added.

Ken Chan

Ken Chan is the newest endorser of Eye Mo Daily Care. The partnership aims to promote the importance of eye care every day with Eye Mo’s newest variant.

Eye Mo also introduces its first endorser, trusted and respected young actor Ken Chan, whose advocacy on daily eye care aligns with the brand’s thrust of providing accessible eye care solutions. Ken has been a long-time Eye Mo user, keeping Eye Mo Daily Care at a ready on shoots, lock-in tapings, and even on ordinary activities such as running or doing sports. The multi-awarded actor uses Eye Mo Daily Care twice a day as part of his daily self-care routine.

“Our eyes offer a glimpse into our emotions as actors, this is why I make sure that my eyes are always in tip-top shape. Daily eye care is important to me not just for good hygiene, but also for good eye health and better eye protection in this pandemic. I always make sure that I pamper my eyes and give them the care they deserve.”

For this reason, Ken encourages daily eye care as we go about our day-to-day activities. “Even something as ordinary as commuting, or meeting new people could be a precursor to possible contamination. Touching our face or eyes is almost second nature to us. It’s always best to have an eye drop handy for good measure.”

Daily eye care for overall eye health

As part of Eye Mo’s commitment to providing accessible eye care, the brand also shares tips on how to take care of your eyes :

1. When your eyes are itchy, don’t rub them. Washing with water is not enough. You can use an eye drop that can cleans your eyes and relieve itchiness e.g Eye Mo Daily Care

2. Put together an eye care travel kit. When you don’t have access to soap and water for handwashing, having sanitary supplies on-hand is a great backup in the event you need to touch your eyes. Eye Mo Daily Care can be a good way to proactively manage potential eye irritation, therefore helping limit the need to touch or rub your eyes throughout the day

Make Eye Mo Daily Care as part of your Covid-19 prevention must-haves and even after pandemic ends, it’s important that we take care of our eyes. Eye Mo Daily Care is available at leading drugstores, convenience stores and supermarkets nationwide.

Visit www.eyemoph.com for more information about Eye Mo. Click link to go to Eye Mo’s Youtube channel and view the latest TVC.

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About Eye Mo

Eye Mo is a trusted global brand and award-winning eye drop that has been in the market for more than 50 years. Currently, Eye Mo is marketed in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Brunei Darussalam. Eye Mo has 3 variants, Eye Mo Red Eyes, Eye Mo Moist, and Eye Mo Daily Care. Eye Mo Red Eyes contain Tetrahydrozoline to relieve eye redness, Eye Mo Moist contain HPMC to relieve dry and tired eyes, and Eye Mo Daily Care contain Boric Acid to clean and relieve itchy eyes.

For further information, please visit www.eyemoph.com, Facebook EyeMo PH, IG @eyemophofficial,

About Combiphar

Combiphar was established in Indonesia in 1971 as a pharmaceutical company producing curative medicines, with OBH Combi cough syrup as the leading brand in Indonesia. Since it was first established, Combiphar has been transforming into a leading healthcare company in Indonesia, focusing not only in curative products but also in preventive segment, aligned with the Company’s purpose ‘Championing a Healthy Tomorrow’ – meaning, a healthy future starts now.

Presently, Combiphar produces and markets over 90 high quality and affordable OTC and ethical products, including renowned brands such as OBH Combi, Insto eye drops, Eye Mo (both are leaders in their respective category), Hezandra (hepatoprotector supplement), and many more. To expand their portfolio in the preventive segment, Combiphar acquired legendary herbal brand Jamu Air Mancur in 2019 and Simba healthy cereal in 2021.

Headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia with 1800 employees across Indonesia and presence in a large number of primary and secondary cities, Combiphar has 8 factories in 6 sites.

Currently Combiphar is already present in Asia i.e Philippine, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Brunei Darussalam, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Fiji Islands, and South Korea. We are also present in UAE, Oman, Maldives, Kenya, Somalia, and Niger. In the future, Combiphar will continue to expand into the international market. Combiphar is also a trusted partner of international pharmaceutical companies through licensing, joint venture and contract manufacturing.

For further information, please visit www.combiphar.com, IG @combiphar, Facebook Combiphar Indonesia, Twitter @CombipharID and LinkedIn Combiphar.

Essilor celebrates better vision with World Sight Day

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Since the outbreak began in 2020, people have been spending a major part of their days looking at their screens, especially as schools and work have shifted virtually. As a result, there have been increased cases of eye strain, eye fatigue, and myopia progression. This year, Essilor celebrates better vision with World Sight Day and its mission to help everyone in the world to “see more, be more and live life to its fullest”

“Our sense of sight is essential to our day-to-day living. But with increased screen time during the lockdown, we were exposed to UV and harmful lights, we have pushed our eyes to the limits which may have led us to experience eye strain and eye fatigue more often,” said Ms. Jinky Navo-Palteng, Marketing Manager of Essilor Philippines. The celebration of World Sight Day reminds everyone to visit their eye doctor regularly and good eye health habits.”

During a media press conference via Zoom, Dr. Anthony Ayson, Essilor Philippines Lens Consultant, gave insightful presentations and discussed about eye health and how Essilor has improved lives with better eyesight through its various brands like Varilux and Crizal.

Meanwhile, JV Velasco, Essilor Philippines Consumer Marketing Executive, invited participants to join “Essilove: Celebrate Better Vision” Night. “As a leader in the eyecare industry, we are committed to promoting World Sight Day among our stakeholders in a powerful way,” said Velasco.

As part of the celebration, Essilor has lined up a series of exciting events to celebrate World Sight Day 2021. It will kick-off with the EssiLove Night, a digital concert featuring Ben&Ben to raise awareness about poor vision and the need for a regular eye exam. The online concert treat will be aired live on Essilor’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EssilorPhilippines) on October 14, 2021 at 7PM. Essilor also developed a Facebook profile banner that users can post along with their profile picture to raise awareness on better eye health.

Viewers can get the chance to win exciting giveaways from Essilor when they share a selfie while watching the EssiLove Night and post it using the hashtags #WorldSightDay and #EssilorwithBen&Ben or they can also opt to join the digital quiz, answering questions alongside the Ben&Ben performance.

In addition to celebrating better vision, Essilor has extended its Multi Pair promo where customers who buy one (1) prescription eyeglasses can purchase 50% off on the second pair until December 31, 2021. They can visit and book an appointment online at our partner optical shops at Essilor website www.essilor.com.ph.

This World Sight Day, everyone is invited to go and give our eyes some TLC with Essilor. Let us put our vision first! To know more, visit https://www.essilor.com.ph and for more updates, follow Essilor Philippines’ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/EssilorPhilippines.

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About Essilor

The world's leading ophthalmic optics company, Essilor designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight. Its mission is to improve lives by improving sight. To support this mission, Essilor allocates more than €200 million to research and innovation every year, in a commitment to continuously bring new, more effective products to market. Its flagship brands are Varilux®, Crizal®, Crizal Transitions®, Crizal Eyezen™, Xperio®, It also develops and markets equipment, instruments and services for eyecare professionals.

Essilor reported consolidated revenue of more than €7.1 billion in 2016 and employs 64,000 people worldwide. It markets its products in more than 100 countries and has 32 plants, 523 prescription laboratories and edging facilities, as well as five research and development centres around the world. For more information, please visit www.essilor.com.

The Essilor share trades on the Euronext Paris market and is included in the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 indices.

Essilor volunteer tops optometrist board exam

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Morel Paul Abesamis, Essilor volunteer for eye health care campaign and graduate of Manila Central University (MCU), successfully topped the 2018 Optometry Licensure Exam with a rating of 87.23%. Conducted by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), this year’s Optometry Licensure Exam recorded 188 successful passers, out of the 222 who took the exam. Last year, Essilor scholar Jennifer Parmerola, who is also a graduate of MCU, also topped the 2017 Optometry Licensure Exam. As the world leader in ophthalmic optics and a key player in visual health, the Essilor Group provides solutions to protect visual health, as well as correct and prevent visual problems. Essilor is also dedicated to providing underprivileged people the opportunity to live a better life through various global philanthropic and scholarship programs. 

For more information, visit Essilor’s website at www.essilor.com.ph, and follow @EssilorPH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Vision Express Shares 4 Steps on How To Take Care of Your Eyes

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Today, over 90% of the population spends at least two hours a day focusing on a digital display. The amount of time drastically rises among young professionals, who are more likely to rely on digital devices for both work and recreation.

However, it has been discovered that all digital screens – be it televisions, smart phones, computer screens, or simple LED displays- emit HEV (High Energy Visible), or what is commonly known as blue light. Exposure to blue light has been positively linked to digital eyestrain, poor quality of sleep, and in extreme cases, increases the risk of macular degeneration and retinal disease.

Children are particularly vulnerable since the lens on their eyes are more transparent, allowing in more blue light from tv screens, tablets and so on.

Blue light emitted by these digital devices are filtered by the “natural sunglasses of the eyes” called Lutein. Lutein naturally absorbs the harmful HEV blue light, protecting our eyes from the risk of having central vision loss and retinal disease. However, our eyes cannot naturally produce this nutrient. Our bodies can only absorb it by eating green leafy vegetables and colorful fruits.

This 2018, take steps to protect your visual health by taking these simple steps:

1. Change your focus. When spending a lot of time in front of your device, remember to change your visual focus every so often by looking away at something in the distance.
2. Minimize the glare. You can do this by sitting in an area with adequate lighting adjusting the light emitted by your screen.
3. Refresh your eyes with artificial tears when you notice that they are getting dry.
4. Consult with an optometrist about protective lenses such as Shamir Blue Zero, specifically made from a unique polymer formula that filters and absorbs blue light to protect your eyes, similar to what Lutein does to our eyes. This built-in defense from pervasive blue light is exclusively available at all Vision Express outlets.

Worried that Shamir Blue Zero will interfere with your view of the world? Don’t be. The lens is completely clear, eliminating any unsightly discoloration and remaining comfortable in all light conditions, indoor and out. It even provides UV protection by effectively absorbing harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Don’t wait to protect your eyes

Begin 2018 with a commitment to better vision. Take advantage of Vision Express’ end of season sale to check out the Shamir Blue Zero lens. Happening until February 28, it’s a great opportunity to get these uniquely superior lenses at a great price. Make sure you drop by a branch soon and secure your visual health!

Essilor brand ambassador Piolo Pascual shares tips for healthy eyes

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Essilor brand ambassador Piolo Pascual always wears his lenses when using his mobile device

Of all the good-looking men in the entertainment industry, Piolo Pascual is known to stand out from the rest. With just one look from those dreamy and mesmerizing eyes, he can make any girl swoon. But Piolo himself is quick to point out: Having beautiful eyes is not enough. One must have healthy vision as well because this will help you perform tasks and achieve your daily goals. 

“In my line of work as an actor, it is very important to read your co-actor’s facial cues properly in a dialogue, and you can only accomplish it with good eyesight.  That is why eye care is a serious matter for me. Without good vision, we can only do so much, and this limitation can stand in the way of achieving our goals.” 

That’s what Piolo shared with media friends during the launch of “Seeing the World Better,” a public awareness campaign on the importance of good vision organized by Essilor, the world leader in vision solutions.

Here, Essilor’s brand ambassador Piolo Pascual shares some important tips for healthy eyes: 

Keep your eyeglasses on. 

“I am fond of surfing the internet through my mobile device, but I have learned that the blue light from electronic devices can harm our eyesight, so I always wear my eye lenses on,” Piolo shared. Harmful blue light is a risk factor for the onset of age-related macular degeneration, a deterioration of the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. To prevent its damaging effect, eye doctors recommend wearing lenses that effectively blocks the harmful blue light. Reading in a dark room should also be avoided. With only your mobile device as your main light, the glare on the screen can cause eye strain. 

Follow a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. 

Eating a healthy, nutritious diet is beneficial to our eyes. Vitamins C, A and E, folic acid, selenium and zinc, which are present in fruits and vegetables, can make your eyes healthy. Have a daily dose of fruits and vegetables like grapes carrots, spinach, kale, or collard greens, for a clearer, better vision. 

Keeping a healthy lifestyle can also be helpful to your eyes, and your overall health. Piolo, who is a known triathlete, maintains a healthy lifestyle by engaging in sports like swimming, biking and running. By maintaining healthy weight, it reduces the chance of getting eye diseases. According to National Eye Institute, being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma.

Visit your optometrist regularly 

Piolo shared that he has 20/20 vision, but despite having perfect eyesight, he regularly sees an eye doctor to make sure his eyes are in good condition. Regular visits to an eye doctor are very important because it can pick up early signs of eye conditions. You need not wait for symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea and cloudy vision before visiting your optometrist. At the same time, eye check-ups may also detect most diseases, such as diabetes, arthritis, heart diseases, and even certain cancers, and can help cure or prevent these diseases from worsening over time. Make an appointment with your eye doctor once a year to keep your eyes and whole body healthy. 

There you have it -- Straight from the man whose expressive, healthy eyes have captivated legions of admirers. By simply keeping these tips in mind, we can keep our precious peepers looking good and healthy and be able to perform our daily activities the best way we can. 

Ideal Vision is all about options, it lets you see the ideal you

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Ideal Vision lets you see the ideal you. Ideal Vision offers a wide variety of eyewear options to help you find the best one for your needs.

It’s all about options. This catchphrase holds true to a lot of aspects, from the most mundane of things like where to go for dinner on a Friday night to the big ones like a career change and this also very much applies on one’s style.

 Dr. Joy Go, Ideal Vision Center AVP for Marketing says “Ideal Vision is all about options.”

“Your eyewear is pretty much like a haircut. There are styles that look good on you and there are those that don’t. So we want to offer a wide range of options until you find the best one that’s right for you.”

Ideal Vision has always been dedicated to providing unparalleled superior service to its consumers. Included in this thrust is to offer expertise that can guide people in choosing the best eyewear for them whether it be for fashion or functional purposes. 

From high end names to practical brands, the brand has it all to make sure that anyone can find the eyewear that is perfect for their needs. This can only be delivered through the wide variety of options that Ideal Vision has.

“It’s like giving yourself a new perspective. Your ideal perspective. We have eyewear experts that are specially trained to help you choose the one that best suits your face shape, skin colour, hairstyle, and even your personality,” continues Dr. Go.

Gone are the days when you have to buy shades that are too big for your face or getting a frame that makes you look like a different person. Now you can look that way you really want, only much better.

Ideal Vision exclusively carries some of the most glamorous fashionable sunwear from top designer brands like Chopard, Fendi, Dior, and Marc Jacobs that can let your inner elegance shine. Or if you need something functional yet still stylish, the brand offers a wide range of frames, lenses, contact lenses and solutions that are of equal top caliber quality.

More than these goals, Ideal Vision aims to let you see and project “the Ideal You.” Its range of products, their expertise, and dedication is the perfect mix to help anyone find their ideal self if they haven’t discovered it yet or make it shine through if they already did.

“We all have this image of how we see ourselves. Ideal Vision wants you to see and improve that image through our eyewear options,” finishes Dr. Go.

After all, it is all just a matter of perspective right? Make it all better by seeing the ideal you.

Manila Doctors Hospital opens new fully-electronic Vision Center

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Eyes look very simple but could be so amazing. They are the very complicated and complex organ. Make sure to give them the attention they deserve by seeing eye doctors for a comprehensive eye exam every year or when you feel something different.

MaDocs opens new fully-electronic Vision Center with the blessing and inauguration ceremony held last March 13.

The newly renovated and upgraded Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) Vision Center aims to be the first fully-electronic hospital-based eye care center in the country.

Designed to take advantage of the latest advancements in technology, the Vision Center features an advanced computer system that introduce paperless transaction and enables near real-time processing and transmission of results.

The Forum System is the powerful system that serves as the Vision Center’s nerve center. Patients are issued a unique ID card that stores relevant information and history. After the test, results are uploaded onto the Forum System making them available to both the patient and doctor online and near real-time which allows doctors to make faster and more accurate diagnosis whenever, wherever.

Photo shows (from left) MDH Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs Dr. Dante Morales, MDH President Aniceto Sobrepeña, Carl Zeiss Regional Business Development Director Sujay Debnath, Microlab President Vicente Mercado, MDH Hospital Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua, and MDH Department of Ophthalmology Chair Dr. Cesar Ramon Espiritu leading the blessing of the Center.

The Vision Center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including the latest Humphrey visual field analyzer, an Ophthalmic Technologies Inc. (OTI) 3-dimensional ultrasonography machine, capable of both A and B scan ultrasonography, the IOL Master 500 Biometer for precision measurements of intraocular lens powers essential in cataract surgery visual outcome. Recently, the Center has acquired the latest Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) the Cirrus 5000, a non-contact, non-invasive imaging technique used to obtain high resolution cross-sectional images of the retina. This is in addition to the Digital Fundus camera, which generates excellent photos of the retina and optic nerve, the Digital Flourescein Angiography machine. There’s the 532 and Nd:Yag Lasers that is used to treat some forms of retina diseases and glaucoma.

More than the top-of-the-line equipment, the Vision Center also boasts of the most proficient eye specialists and top-notch medical staff to ensure that your eyes are kept in the best possible condition.

SERVICES

The Vision Center aims to provide a comprehensive range of ophthalmologic diagnostic and therapeutic services to further help nurture the gift of sight.

Diagnostic Services:

            Automated Perimetry / Visual Field Analyzer

            Digital Fundus and Optic Disc Photography

            Digital Fluorescein Angiography

            Optical Coherence Tomography (anterior and posterior)

            Pachymetry

            Specular microscopy

            Biometry (IOL Master)

            A and B scan ultrasonography (OTI)

            3D Ultrasonography

Therapeutic Services:

532 Laser for Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal holes, Vascular Occlusion, Central Serous Retinopathy, Neovascular Glaucoma. and other eye pathology needing the procedure

532 Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope for Retinopathy of Prematurity

Nd:Yag laser for Glaucoma and After cataract capsular opacity and other eye pathology needing the procedure

CLINIC HOURS

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN

CONTACT NUMBERS

524 3011 local 8138 or 2020

Eye Room (OPD): 3720

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