







March 26, 2025
Today, members of the PAO Executive Council and the PAO Cataract Task Force held a third dialogue with key Philhealth officials to discuss implementation strategies regarding Philhealth Circular 2025-0001. We discussed...
Congratulations, Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines!
Recipient of the Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Award 2025 from the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
Recognized for its unwavering commitment to sight-saving initiatives and vision restoration!
Congratulations, Dr. Bernardita Navarro!
Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award 2025 from the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
A proud member of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology, recognized for excellence in eye care and service!
Congratulations, Dr. Raoul Paulo Henson!
Honored with the Distinguished Service Award 2025 by the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology.
A distinguished member of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology and the Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
A huge round of applause for Dr. Paolo Silva, who has been recognized as one of the “World’s Top 2 Percent Scientists” for 2024 by Stanford University…
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) proudly announces the appointment of Hon. Dr. Efren C. Laxamana as the new Chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine (PRB-MED)…
During its regular meeting on June 21, 2012, the Executive Council unanimously approved Board Resolution No. 2012-11, defining unethical recruitment activities commonly known as "cataract sweeping" and included it in...
Work-related eye injuries are commonly seen in emergency and outpatient ophthalmology clinic practice. Foreign body in the eye, alone, accounted for 6.2% (1,101) of the total number of occupational injuries...
Eye Health Tips for Different Eye Conditions
Here is a listing of different eye conditions – with related news and information promoting healthy eyesight and vision.
PAO: Diabetes Eye Health for Patients
AUGUST is SIGHT SAVING MONTH in the PHILIPPINES. The Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology celebrates this month with focus on the eye complications of Diabetes Mellitus