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 Ophthalmology, we have categories, based on the symptoms and diagnosis, on the urgency to see an eye doctor- absolute, urgent and elective.

Lahat yata naka false eyelashes na,

yung friend mong girly girly,

kahit yung hindi,

yung kawork mo nasa front desk,

yung teacher mo naka high heels,

yung katapat mo sa jeep,

di ba pahaba ng pahaba yung pilikmata nila?

dati yung upper eyelashes lang yung false

Ngayon pati lower eyelashes false na din

Tapos parang matutusok ka na sa haba

Whats’s the real score on false eyelashes?

False eyelashes are made of real hair or synthetic materials like mink, plastic, or silk. The material continue to develop to be safer and lighter, longer wear. Recently, the lighter materials like minks have a more natural look, lighter and easier to maintain.

Makuha ka sa tingin

With the right length and flare, false eye lashes are made to tantalise. But you know what they say, “tiis ganda char” False eyelashes can harbor eye infections and irritation of different severity.

Eye infections

It’s better to leave them on for shorter duration, not and never longer. Syempre, we want to get our money’s worth. But is it worth the risk of infection? No, because eye care treatment and eye consultations combined will be more expensive.

What can cause eye infections?

False eyelashes are not advised to be washed daily, according to the technician, para tumagal yung dikit and lasts for weeks.

What happens to the skin if it’s not cleaned daily?

Bacterial growth, different types, will flourish, live and thrive in your eyelashes.

Parasitic growth, Demodex, will make your eyelashes their new home. Some patients without false eyelashes can have these infections what more if you don’t wash and clean your eyelids daily.

What are the eye symptoms?

Bacterial and parasitic growth can cause infections. Any infection can cause pain, irritation, itching, redness, and worse, blurring of vision.

Don’t wait for eye redness to get worse

Eyelashes can be made false, but your eyes cannot be made false. Do not run the risk of infection.

In real life at the clinic

As an eye doctor, we see more and more cases of eyelashes extension related infections. This serves as a precaution, but looking beautiful is not contraindicated. Just take responsibility and be aware.

How to avoid eye infections ?

In general

Do not share false eyelashes

Do not share contact lens

Never share contact lens

Go to a reputable eyelash technician.

Make sure to keep eyelid skin wash and clean daily.

Remove your eye makeup

What to watch out for?

If with any symptoms such as eye pain, redness, irritation, blurring if vision, unable to open eyes from pain, please see your eye doctor immediately.

Get your eyes examined

In the eye clinic your doctor will help you and guide you, on the kind of treatment you need, a general walkthrough in the clinic will be like this, https://italiaeyecentre.com/what-does-your-eye-doctor-see-in-you/