By Dr. Jose Antonio T. Paulino Great ideas often begin quietly. The Philippine Error of Refraction Prevalence Study that I have the privilege of leading did not begin as a nationwide undertaking. It

By Dr. Ann Jelynne Marfori The tenth of May 2025 marked a momentous event as the Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) Department of Ophthalmology held its 30th post-graduate course together with the

By Dr. Kris Zanna Acluba-Arao A teenager once pleaded with me to cure his “color blindness” so he could pursue his childhood dream of entering the Philippine Military Academy. He had passed the

By Dr. Franz Marie Cruz As the Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of the Philippines marked its 25th founding anniversary last year, we pay tribute to one of its esteemed founding members, Dr. Jesus M. Tamesis

By Dr. Jo Anne Hernandez-Tan The Philippine Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

By Dr. Dianne Chriscille Jane T. Dy The Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of the Philippines (NOSP), in partnership with Asian Hospital and Medical Center, successfully convened its Basic Course, “Must

By Dr. James Paul S. Gomez The Philippine Glaucoma Society (PGS) conducted its 2026 postgraduate course on March 14 at St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City. The event served as the culminating activity

By Dr. Aramis B. Torrefranca, Jr. I clearly remember being interviewed for residency training, and being asked, “Where do you plan to practice?” My knee-jerk, no-hesitation answer was always “my

The APAO Achievement and Distinguished Service Awards honor ophthalmologists whose dedication has advanced the field and enriched their communities. This year, we take particular pride in celebrating

By Dr. Dino L. CamoniasPresident, Northern Mindanao Society of