Dr. Itos Yutangco - Ophthalmologist - Manila

26/05/2026

What started as a “simple cataract” had already progressed into something more serious — phacomorphic glaucoma, where a swollen mature cataract causes dangerously high eye pressure that can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated.

Thankfully, with timely intervention and successful cataract surgery, the pressure was controlled and vision was restored.

Cases like this are a reminder that delaying cataract treatment can sometimes lead to emergencies, but early consultation and proper management can still lead to life-changing outcomes. 🙏

08/05/2026

A hypermature cataract can slowly progress to severe vision loss when left untreated, greatly affecting a patient’s quality of life.

After cataract surgery & lens implantation, vision can often be restored dramatically, allowing patients to regain independence and return to daily activities with renewed clarity. 📈

Moments like these remind us how life-changing sight-restoring surgery can be. 🙏

28/04/2026

Thank you DZXL News for another opportunity to talk about cataracts — causes, symptoms, and how modern surgery can help restore clear vision. 📈

Shoutout to another creative spelling of Ophthalmologist! 😆

24/04/2026

Proud to be part of a milestone in Philippine ophthalmology — the first robotic cataract surgery in the country, where I participated as a subinvestigator contributing to the advancement of surgical innovation. 📈

Also proud to have been trained by the best at Asian Eye Institute — continuing to carry forward their standard of excellence in every case. 💯

| A historic milestone in ophthalmology was reached as surgeons successfully completed the world’s first fully robot-assisted cataract surgery on a human patient. The procedure positions the Philippines and the Asian Eye Institute as leaders in the future of global eye care.

Link to the story in the comments section 👇

20/04/2026

Interviewed by Frontline News5 to shed light on a common and seemingly alarming eye condition — Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. 🩸

Full video is posted on my Fb page. 📈

20/04/2026

Interviewed by Frontline News5 to shed light on a common and seemingly alarming eye condition — Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. 🩸

A subconjunctival hemorrhage happens when a tiny blood vessel breaks beneath the conjunctiva (the clear surface of the eye), causing a bright red patch.

While it may look serious, it is usually harmless, painless, and resolves on its own within days to weeks.

Most cases don’t require treatment, but proper evaluation is still important to be sure. ✅

16/04/2026

A hypermature cataract can lead to complete blindness if left untreated.

The lens becomes dense, opaque, and advanced enough to block light from entering the eye.

But the good news? As long as there are no other underlying problems in the eye, cataract surgery can restore vision — often dramatically.

In this case, an Extended-Depth-Of-Focus (EDOF) intraocular lens was implanted, allowing not just the return of sight, but a continuous range of vision — from distance to intermediate with reduced dependence on glasses. 💯

11/04/2026

Sa gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina at pangunahing bilihin, nais ko pong makatulong kahit sa simpleng paraan.

Magbubukas po ako ng aking Wednesday morning clinic sa Hospital of the Infant Jesus para sa LIBRENG konsultasyon sa ating mga SENIOR, bilang pakikiisa sa mga naapektuhan.

Limitado po sa 10 pasyente bawat clinic day at strictly by appointment po lamang.

Maaari po kayong mag-message para makapagpa-schedule ng appointment.

Sama-sama po nating pagaanin ang pasanin ng bawat isa. 🇵🇭

Paki-share nalang po sa nangangailangan. 🙏

10/04/2026

New clinic schedule starting May 2026!

Consultations are preferably by appointment.

Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.

For appointments, you may message me here directly or at 0939 929 1389.

See you soon! 🙏

08/04/2026

Together with Dr. Juan Lorenzo T. Simpao - Ophthalmologist - Pampanga, we performed the first-ever Yokohama procedure combined with phacoemulsification & intraocular lens implantation in a patient with Heavy Eye Syndrome, further complicated by phacolytic glaucoma at UST Hospital.

Phacolytic glaucoma occurs when proteins from a hypermature cataract leak into the eye, triggering inflammation and blocking the natural outflow of fluid — leading to a dangerous rise in intraocular pressure.

In cases like this, definitive treatment requires removal of the cataract itself to eliminate the source of the problem.

Given the significant ocular misalignment from Heavy Eye Syndrome, Dr. Simpao first released the restrictive extraocular muscles to help realign the eye, creating the conditions needed for safe cataract extraction.

Only then could I proceed with controlled phacoemulsification & intraocular lens implantation.

Grateful for the opportunity to work alongside colleagues who approach these challenges with precision and purpose — always in service of better outcomes for our patients.