Your eyes are your window to the world—and at St. Luke’s Eye Institute, we are committed to protecting that gift through world-class expertise, advanced technology, and compassionate eye care.

As one of the premium hospitals in the Philippines and a top-of-the-mind hospital for patients seeking exceptional healthcare, we ensure to provide a one-stop shop for comprehensive eye care in the Philippines. Our mission is to help you achieve and maintain optimal vision—whether you need routine eye screening, treatment for eye diseases, or specialized vision correction surgery—with our team of top ophthalmologists in the Philippines guiding you every step of the way.

Understanding Common Causes of Vision Loss in the Philippines

Vision loss can be a significant concern, but understanding its causes is the first step toward prevention. According to our experts, cataracts remain the leading cause of serious vision loss in the Philippines, especially among the elderly. Other prevalent conditions include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and a rising trend in age-related macular degeneration.

For the younger generation, digital eye strain is becoming more common due to prolonged screen use, often accompanied by dry eyes and headaches.

As emphasized by Dr. Irwin Cua, Head of St. Luke’s-Quezon City Eye Institute and Vision Laser Center: “For younger patients, we’re seeing more digital eyestrain from increased computer use. That’s also associated with dry eyes. Even young patients come in with headaches and eye discomfort from prolonged screen time.”
 
Many eye diseases develop silently, with minimal symptoms until vision loss is irreversible.

“Early detection is important because a lot of eye diseases have an insidious onset,” says Dr. Jay Vicencio, Head of St. Luke’s-Global City Eye Institute. “For example, in glaucoma, patients don’t notice any visual disturbance even if their visual field is slowly narrowing,” 

We encourage regular comprehensive eye exams, especially if you are over 40, have diabetes, a family history of eye disease, or spend long hours in front of screens.

Advanced Solutions for Refractive Errors and Vision Correction
If you’ve been considering freedom from glasses or contact lenses, St. Luke’s Vision Laser Center offers the most advanced refractive surgery in the Philippines.

As Dr. Cua shares, “For laser refractive surgery, we have three main types—PRK, bladeless LASIK, and SMILE. We tailor our screening to each patient to determine which is best and safest.”

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)  – A popular procedure that uses a laser to reshape the cornea. Ideal for patients 18–40 with stable refraction.

SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) – A newer, minimally invasive, flapless procedure with less risk of dry eyes. Perfect for active lifestyles and contact sports.

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) – A trusted option for patients with thin corneas; it has a slightly longer healing period but excellent results.

For patients over 40 with presbyopia (age-related reading difficulty), we offer Presbyond, a specialized procedure to reduce dependence on reading glasses.

For very high refractive errors or severe astigmatism, phakic intraocular lens implants are also available, providing a long-term alternative to thick glasses or contact lenses.

Why Choose St. Luke’s Eye Institute?

At St. Luke’s Eye Institute, our eye experts are with you every step of your eye health journey, providing personalized care and advanced treatments to ensure the safest path and the best possible outcome for your vision.

Dr. Jay Vicencio shares: “In terms of expertise, we’re very complete. Many of our doctors are specialists in different eye diseases. We’re one of the most comprehensive eye centers in the Philippines, offering all types of treatment modalities.”

Dr. Irwin Cua adds: “One of the main advantages of St. Luke’s is that your doctor will see you through the entire process—from the initial eye screening to the eye surgery and the follow-up. We provide personalized and continuous eye care.”

Being one of the best hospitals in the Philippines means you receive care backed by global standards, cutting-edge technology, and multidisciplinary expertise. As a top-of-the-mind hospital for both local and international patients, St. Luke’s combines medical excellence with genuine compassion to deliver the highest quality outcomes.

With our complete range of specialized services and commitment to continuity of care, St. Luke's Eye Institute is your trusted partner for LASIK surgery in the Philippines, SMILE procedure in the Philippines, PRK eye surgery, and a lifetime of clear vision.

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