By Dr. Fraian A. Barcarse As part of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO) Leadership Development Program (LDP), the project “Mata ng Barangay: Kalusugan sa Paningin” was conducted on September

By Dr. Mary Ellaine S. Diaz During my first few months back in Ilocos after completing my training, it was heartbreaking to witness patients lose their sight because of persistent misconceptions about

Dr. Rainer R. Milante Despite severe Luzon flooding just days prior, a bright, sunny afternoon beautifully concluded our tournament at the Don Antonio Pickleball Court last 23rd of August 2026. EYEBALL

By Dr. Justine May Torregosa Ophthalmic pathology began with careful observation. In the early 19th century, James Wardrop’s Morbid Anatomy of the Human Eye

By Dr. Antonino P. Hidalgo For 25 years, Bright Eyes for a Brighter Future has brought a simple but important message to public schools: children need to see clearly to learn effectively and reach their

In commemoration of Sight-Saving Month this August 2026, the Department of Ophthalmology at Bicol Medical Center (BMC) in Naga City, Camarines Sur, spearheaded a comprehensive, two-part educational

By Dr. Beltran Alexis A. Aclan The story of our fellowship program began in 2019. The East Avenue Medical Center accepted its first two fellows into its Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship

By Dr. Reesha Rona Datukon Beyond the operating room and beyond the walls of major medical centers, specialized eye care continues to find its way to communities

The Philippine Board of Ophthalmology Residents’ In-Service Examinations (PREX) are more than just another examination in the middle of residency – they are an

Dr. Rainier R. Milante The Makati Medical Center recently buzzed with a different kind of energy as the Philippine Network of Young Ophthalmologists (PAO-PiNOY), with full backing from the Philippine