LASIK Laser Eye Surgery - What Is It And How Can It Help You?

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If you have worn glasses or contact lenses your whole life then you may feel like a change. While using these methods to correct your vision is perfectly fine, some people can find them restrictive. Not only is there the ongoing cost of buying new glasses and contact lenses, but also the hassle of maintaining them. When you also have to remember to bring glasses with you wherever you go or put contacts in before you leave the house, an alternative option is sought by many.

Laser eye surgery is the main alternative to correcting impaired vision in terms of cosmetic surgery. This sees patients undergo a surgical procedure to correct their eyesight and restore their vision for the future. Within this, LASIK laser eye surgery is one option that many people choose.

What is LASIK laser eye surgery? 

Standing for Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, this is perhaps the most popular laser eye surgery around. In simple terms, it involves the creation of a hinged flap within the eye's cornea as part of the procedure. After this, the surgeon will then remove wafer-thin layers from the cornea itself using a laser. Once the procedure is complete, patients should experience clearer eyesight without the need for glasses or contacts.

Why choose LASIK laser eye surgery? 

If you are thinking of using this treatment then the below are some of the benefits it can bring.

High success rate 

LASIK surgery has been around for a while now and concrete evidence of its effectiveness has built up. Studies of past results indicate that around 95% of people who undergo this type of laser eye surgery will achieve 20/40 vision, while around 85% saw a return to 20/20 vision. This means it is one treatment that has been shown to work and that you can trust to help.

Long-term results 

If you have spent a lot of money on having cosmetic surgery done then you want to know it will last for the long term. LASIK is a great choice here as it has been shown to provide long-lasting results. While it may take a little time after the procedure for your eyesight to adjust, when it does there should be no need for further follow-up surgery to keep it in the best condition.

Fast recovery period

One of the amazing features of LASIK eye surgery is that it offers quick recovery times. While you will not be able to drive straight after the surgery, within a couple of days you should be able to lead a normal life and go back to your busy schedule. This kind of surgery does not usually require a recovery period in the clinic afterwards, or leave you with stitches or bandages, which is a bonus for many.

There is no doubt that laser eye surgery can not only save you lots of money overall compared to glasses or contact lenses but also deliver great results. LASIK surgery is one of the premier forms of this type of surgery for the reasons shown above. If you would like to know more about this kind of help for your eyesight, give us a call today. As one of Europe's leading cosmetology clinics, Vera Clinic will provide the support and information needed to make the right decision about your cosmetic surgery.

Cobra Energy Drink brings Vitamin C Variant for Ultimate Immunity Defense

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In line with its commitment to foster innovation in its category and continue to be an icon of true Filipino strength, Asia Brewery Inc. launches Cobra +Plus Vitamin C.

Cobra +Plus Vitamin C Defense focuses on health and productivity as Filipinos today aspire to pursue and achieve more in a day. Packed with 700mg of Vitamin C and a delicious orange taste that makes the perfect combination to match your daily grind, this variant was developed with the satisfaction of Filipinos’ daily energy fix in mind.

This is the ultimate immunity defense in an energy drink bottle, served to strengthen the body for the daily hustle while one actively pursues its passion in the best health condition possible.

As active lifestyle becomes a more popular choice among today’s busy individuals, sustained energy and immunity defense become top priorities when choosing a daily partner drink.

This is what Cobra Energy Drink is committed to be as they launch Cobra +Plus Vitamin C Defense – the perfect partner for every Filipino that assures they are in their best shape, as they pursue an active lifestyle.

“Earning the titles best-selling and number one energy drink is both a milestone and motivation for us. For years, we have continuously strived to cater to the market’s different energy needs and strived to be better at giving Filipinos the value they deserve. We continue to offer products that we believe can enhance their daily activities and, ultimately, add significant value to their lives,” Marketing Manager- CSD Dan Ong shares.

The country’s best-selling and number one energy drink Cobra has three other variants that serve the Filipino’s varying energy needs – Cobra Original and Cobra Berry for instant energy, Cobra Fit with ActivBurn technology plus L-Carnitine to burn calories and Cobra Smart with ginkgo biloba for instant brainergy.

6th Intercollegiate AggregatES Quiz

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Celebrating 33 years of honor, unending camaraderie, and scholastic excellence, UP Aggregates, Incorporated, the premier academic and duly recognized organization for Civil Engineering students in the Institute of Civil Engineering of the University of the Philippines - Diliman, brings you the 6th Intercollegiate AggregatES Quiz this coming January 26, 2019.

The Intercollegiate AggregatES Quiz or ESQ is an annual competition that aims to test the knowledge and expertise of engineering students from different colleges and universities in various fields of engineering sciences. The competition is open to students taking up any undergraduate Engineering program. Each participating school can send at most three (3) teams comprising of three (3) bona fide Engineering students each.

The teams will battle in four rounds of Engineering Science questions covering Engineering Mathematics, Statics of Rigid Bodies, Dynamic of Rigid Bodies, Mechanics of Materials, and Fluid Mechanics. The top three teams after the final round will receive cash prizes of Php 50 000, Php 20 000, and Php 10 000 for the Champion, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up respectively. They will also receive medals, plaque, and certificates of recognition.

Throughout the years, ESQ has provided an avenue for the holistic development of its participants by developing their competence as well as their values of teamwork, fortitude, honesty, and camaraderie as future Filipino engineers.

For interested schools or participants, you may register now at tiny.cc/esquiz2019registration. Regular Registration will end on January 18, 2019. For inquiries, email us at upaggregates.esquiz@gmail.com or text us at 09213404050 (Jeffry Ramonida).

Energy Family on Full Alert as Amang Heads for the Visayas

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The Department of Energy (DOE) is leading energy resiliency preparations as Tropical Depression (TD) Amang heads toward the Samar and Leyte islands. The DOE called on the members of the Task Force on Energy Resiliency (TFER) yesterday (21 January) for the close monitoring of TD Amang’s movements, the commencement of precautionary measures, the provision of updates on the status of energy facilities in the areas to be affected, and coordinate with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), residents within the Visayas and Bicol regions should anticipate moderate to heavy downpour as TD Amang is projected to move northwest at 10 kilometers per hour (km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center. Amang is expected to be within 75 kilometers west of Tacloban City at 8:00 A.M. tomorrow morning (22 January).

DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said, “The entire energy family is maintaining round-the-clock communications, especially with NDRRMC, to ensure that our people are given fair warning and ample time to prepare and keep their families safe. We urge our kababayans to promptly heed safety warnings and cooperate with the Local Government Unit if there is a need to evacuate.”

On generation, the latest report of the National Power Corporation (NPC) indicates that all NPC dams are undergoing normal operations, as of 8:14 A.M. with no spilling operations under effect.

For transmission, Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative, Inc. was affected by a brief power outage reported within the Puerto-Lunocan 34.5kV Transmission Line at 4:57 A.M. today, but was swiftly restored by 5:08 A.M.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) likewise implemented necessary preparations and precautions to minimize the impact of TD Amang on its transmission operations and facilities, including the provision of reliable communications equipment, hardware materials and supplies for damage repairs, as well as the strategic positioning of line crews for immediate restoration work when needed. As of 1:00 P.M. today, they have reported normal operations for all NGCP transmission lines and facilities.

Meanwhile, the National Electrification Administration has advised electric cooperatives to take the appropriate contingency measures to mitigate the impact of potential threats that might affect electricity services and prepare for the possible activation of an Emergency Restoration Organization to immediately carry out power restoration plans.

“It is crucial for hospitals and key government structures to have continuous access to energy services in the face of disasters. The energy family will provide timely updates to our people,” Sec. Cusi concluded.

MADWORLD: Unraveling the Art of Influence

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The Philippines is home to some of the most beautiful, entertaining, and talented influencers. Whether it be a popular celebrity or a home-grown vlogger in Instagram, these influencers are capable of attracting attention to their target audience and subsequently converting them into their own followers who then spread more information about the products they review or advertise.

The Philippine Junior Marketing Association, together with one of the leading integrated marketing communication agencies in the country, Havas Ortega, proudly presents;

MADWORLD: Unraveling the Art of Influence, happening on the 24th of February, from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City!

Find out what makes these influencers successful for both themselves and other businesses as well as how you can become one yourself!

Should you have inquiries, please contact James Dala at (0956) 122 0690 or email him at pjma.jpdala@gmail.com

#MADWORLD2019

PUP – BAPR Brings You the 17th Advertising Congress; WILDERNESS: Venture the Adver Nature

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Through the years, the Department of Advertising and Public Relations of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines has been conducting events as a platform for its students to build their event management skills, showcase their talents, and create linkages with potential employers.

This academic year, the senior students of the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, will hold its 17th Advertising Congress this coming January 24-25 2019, at the PUP Theatre College of Communication Building. This event will be focusing on the survival in the venturesome nature of Advertising and Public Relations. And for the year 2019, 3 teams will take a lead for their awe-inspiring talks from their different guest speakers in the field of Advertising and Public Relations, travelling their seminars creative as they are by presenting respective theme such as 4-1D “Th1nkaD” Talks about “WAYS TO ACE THE ADVERTISING MAZE” 4-1N “as1Ntado” Talks about “LUMIERE: UNVEILING THE LUMINOUS WORLD OF PRODUCTION” and 4-2N “tech2Nic” KING OF THE JUNGLE: DEFENDING BRANDS IN THE REALM OF PREDATOR.

The 17th Advertising Congress is brought to you by the senior students of the PUP Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations in cooperation with The Bar, Emperador Hot Shot, Emperador Light, Jergens, Slimmers World and Franchise Manila.com In Partnership with McDonald’s Philippines, Nature’s Spring, Trampoline Park, Quick FX, Jobstreet.com, Advcomtech Solutions and Messy Bessy

Media Partners 

Wazzup Pilipinas, Light TV, The Philippine Catalog, Inquirer Pop, WhenInManila, Adobo Magazine, Class a magazine, Blog-ph.com, Rakista Radio, Business Spark Up and Take off Philippines.

PHLPost to Exhibit Chinese Zodiac Stamps to Celebrate Lunar New Year

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In celebration of the Chinese New Year in the Philippines, the Philippine Philatelic Federation, the umbrella organization of stamp collectors in the country, in partnership with Pilipinas Philately of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) will hold a stamp exhibition entitled “Spring”, a voyage to the lunar years this coming January 21 at the lobby of the historic Manila Central Post Office building.

PHLPost will exhibit special stamps previously issued to celebrate the 12 animal signs on the Chinese Zodiac. It features a 12-year cycle with each year represented by a specific animal.

The celebration marks the start of spring on the Chinese calendar from January to February.

PHLPost will showcase how beautiful and preserved the Chinese culture in the country through this miniature pieces of art called “stamps”.

The Chinese Lunar New Year on February 05, is popularly celebrated not just in Asia but throughout the world.

Unlike the western celebration of New Year on January 1st, the date of the Chinese celebration of the New Year vary according to Chinese lunar calendar, but generally fall on a day between January 21st and February 20th in the Gregorian calendar.

The Chinese Zodiac is about symbolically doing away with the old of the previous year and ushering in health, good fortune, prosperity, and happiness for the coming lunar year.

The Chinese cultural influence has been recognized in the country, from eating Chinese food, talking to Feng Shui experts for good luck, as well as reading their Chinese horoscope.

Highlight of the exhibit is the PHLPost’s 2019 Year of the Pig stamps issued to celebrate the New Year.