One warm busy afternoon, I was called to the ward and was asked to see a female patient in her late 50s, due to poor vision on her left eye. Auntie Beauty is referred to me by her attending physician, an infectious disease specialist. He wants me to check if her left eye also got

Humans of New Eyes: A retired teacher rediscovering the joy of sight

Every eye holds a story of hope and triumph. At the eye clinic, we’ve seen countless lives change because of clearer vision — and our lola’s journey is one that continues to inspire us and many others.

Meet our lola

Our beautiful patient is a retired teacher, and a loving grandmother who has always found comfort in reading. For years, she enjoyed her quiet moments with books and sharing stories with her grandchildren. But slowly, she noticed her eyesight was fading. Letters became blurry, and the pages of her favorite novels began to look like shadows. She used to work on research but recently her eyesight is giving away.

Daily struggle

She thought it was normal — just part of growing old. But soon, even recognizing her grandchildren’s faces became difficult. “I felt like I was losing not just my sight, but the small joys that made life meaningful,” she said. She began having difficulty from the things she loved most.

That changed when she visited our eye clinic. During her consultation, our team listened to her concerns with empathy and explained her condition clearly. We assured her that cataract surgery is not only safe but life-changing — and together, we created a plan for her visual recovery.

What changed

The surgery was smooth and successful. A few days later, Our lola opened a book again — and to her surprise, she could read every word. “I cried,” she shared. “I didn’t realize how much I had missed until everything became clear again.”

With her restored vision, She now enjoys reading, family time, and the beauty of ordinary moments. Her confidence is back, and so is her joy. What once felt like an ending has turned into a beautiful new chapter.

Her story is proof that it’s never too late to reclaim the life you love. At Italia Eye Clinic, we’re here to help you see clearly again — with expert care and a heart for every patient. Book your consultation today. Your own story of healing could begin now.

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In March 2022, we celebrated Women’s Month and the Department of Foreign Affairs invited me to elucidate common eye issues faced by women. I was so honored to be invited as a guest speaker, especially speaking to the employees in this government agency who helps Filipinos experienced an equally amazing world outside the Philippines.