They say hindsight is 20/20. But in my case, my foresight, insight, and actual day-to-day sight have been a perfect 20/20 for over a decade.
If you’ve been following my digital journey for a while, you might remember a milestone I celebrated back in 2017—my fifth anniversary of living life without glasses. Back then, I wrote an article marveling at how a quick, life-changing decision in 2012 completely altered my lifestyle, my confidence, and my career.
Today, looking back at that transformative moment, I can comfortably say that investing in my eyes was the ultimate game-changer.
Before my procedure, my vision was a blurry 375/350. As a content creator frequently attending celebrity conferences, red carpets, and media events, squinting through heavy frames or dealing with dry contact lenses was just a regular Tuesday. Back in my college days studying Accountancy, I used to push my eyes to the absolute limit, reading textbooks in the back of moving vehicles under terrible lighting.
By 2012, my eyes had rightfully pushed back. Without my glasses, watching television or looking at a stage was a guessing game—I honestly couldn’t tell if a celebrity was smiling or crying!
Then, an email landed in my inbox that changed everything: an invitation from Shinagawa LASIK and Aesthetic Center for a potential advanced surgery campaign.
I’ll admit it publicly now: despite always wanting LASIK, I was incredibly paranoid. The movie Final Destination 5 had just come out around that time, featuring a notoriously terrifying, highly exaggerated laser eye surgery scene. My imagination was running wild.
Thankfully, reality looked entirely different. Accompanied by my mom to the Shinagawa clinic inside The Enterprise Center in Makati, my nerves settled when I ran into my fellow blogger friend, Ruth Floresca, who was also getting the procedure done.
We were placed in the expert hands of Dr. Jaime Dinglasan, a true pioneer who had already performed tens of thousands of successful refractive surgeries. The actual process? A total breeze. From the numbing eye drops to the state-of-the-art Intralase and Excimer laser machines, the entire dual-room procedure took less than 10 minutes.
I went to sleep that afternoon feeling a slight discomfort, but the next morning was nothing short of a miracle. I woke up, looked across the room, and could effortlessly read the tiny font on a wall calendar.
When I went back for my post-op checkup, I hadn’t just achieved standard 20/20 vision; my eyes clocked in at an ultra-sharp 20/14.
Over a Decade Later: The Verdict
When I gave an update in 2017, I wrapped up my thoughts by saying I was happy. Very happy.
Now, standing on the other side of that milestone, my eyes are still holding strong at a perfect 20/20. In an industry that demands constant screen time, endless editing, late-night events, and frequent travel, having reliable, perfect eyesight without relying on external aids is a luxury I never take for granted.
If you are on the fence about getting your eyes checked or are tired of the constant hassle of glasses and contacts, take this as your sign. Shinagawa’s world-class team and advanced technology remain unmatched.
Visit Them Today
Ready to see the world differently? You can visit their highly accommodating team at their major hubs:
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Makati Main Branch: Mezzanine, Tower 2, The Enterprise Center, 6766 Ayala Ave. cor. Paseo de Roxas, Makati City.
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Ortigas Branch: 21st Floor, Hanston Square Bldg., #17 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
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Contact & Booking: (+632) 491 0000 | (+63) 917 572 4684 or visit shinagawa.ph.
Trust me—your future self will thank you for it.
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