Fay Charmaine Cruz - Ophthalmologist

07/08/2026

Our children are growing up in a digital world.

From online learning to screen time at home, children spend more time on digital devices than ever. Let’s help them develop healthy screen habits and protect their eyes from digital eye strain.

Swipe through for simple tips every parent and child can follow!



This Sight-Saving Month, let’s give every child the gift of clear vision for a brighter future. Better Vision. Brighter Lives.

03/08/2026

In celebration of Sight Saving Month, Good day!

In celebration of Sight Saving Month, the Metro Manila Ophthalmology Society (MEMOS) in partnership with the Philippine Academy of Physicians in School Health, Inc. (PAPSHI) invites you to a free webinar:

👁 Identifying Eye & Vision Problems in the Classroom
👁 Updates in Vision Screening in Children

🗓 Date: August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom

Speakers: • Dr. Beltran Alexis Aclan, FPAO
• Dr. Fay Charmaine Cruz, FPAO

Please scan the QR code on the attached poster to register.

We encourage all school physicians, nurses, teachers, and healthcare professionals involved in child health to join this timely and informative webinar. Thank you! the Metro Manila Ophthalmology Society (MEMOS) in partnership with the Philippine Academy of Physicians in School Health, Inc. (PAPSHI) invites you to a free webinar:

👁 Identifying Eye & Vision Problems in the Classroom
👁 Updates in Vision Screening in Children

🗓 Date: August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom

Speakers: • Dr. Beltran Alexis Aclan, FPAO
• Dr. Fay Charmaine Cruz, FPAO

Please scan the QR code on the attached poster to register.

We encourage all school physicians, nurses, teachers, and healthcare professionals involved in child health to join this timely and informative webinar. Thank you!

13/07/2026

Clinic Advisory: I will be unavailable this week due to a family bereavement. A reliever will be available to see patients during my absence. If you prefer to reschedule your appointment, please contact my secretary, Emy, at 0919 820 1492. Thank you for your understanding.

02/07/2026

28/06/2026

Philippine Pediatric Society statement about social media use in children and adolescents.

28/06/2026

18/06/2026

For many parents, deciding when to give a child a smartphone comes with mixed feelings. Phones can make daily life easier, help with coordination, offer peace of mind, and keep families connected. At the same time, they can affect children’s physical and mental health. A new study suggests these concerns are valid, especially when smartphones enter a child’s life too early.

Read the full article in the comments.

09/06/2026

Can Your Child See Clearly? 6 Signs Parents Should Watch For

Children don’t always say when they’re having trouble seeing—but there are signs parents can watch for.

Look out for:
1. Sitting too close to screens
2. Squinting often
3. Frequent eye rubbing
4. Complaints of headaches
5. Tilting the head while looking
6. Trouble reading or focusing in school

Healthy vision plays a big role in learning and development. A quick eye check can make a big difference.



PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY:Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

08/06/2026

Everyone seemed to be doing it, so here we are. 😅💗 Huge thanks to Ate Mar for creating this. The artwork says way more than I ever could.