# Vitreo-Retina Society of the Philippines


## Pages

- [Vitreo-Retina Fellows in the Philippines 2026](https://vrsp.org.ph/vitreo-retina-fellows-in-the-philippines-2026/): Vitreo-Retina Fellows in the Philippines 2026 Marie Fernanda Ajero Asian Eye Institute (AEI)  Maria Margarita Javier Asian Eye Institute (AEI) Roberto Luis F. Franco Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) Oscar A. Acopiado Jr. Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) Vincent P. Bernal 
 Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) Cyrus Gordon (MR) East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Selena Sombrito (MR) East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Adriel Te (VR) East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Gillian Saquian (VR) East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Frances Abigail Tesoro Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC) Jermaine Kris Cheng Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC) Dr. […]
- [New Members of the Year 2025](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2025/): New Members of the Year 2025Gabriel Ignacio P. Alejo, MDDaniel Raphael G. Bañez, MDRocaya L. Bantuas, MDJose Timothy Martin Lim Chua, MDPeter Vincent G. Co, MDJanina Faye C. Corcuera, MDMaria Giselle L. Dy, MDMyron Carlo S. Gomez, MDAnna Karina D. Leopando, MDFaye D. Levina, MDPaolo Vicente P. Paladio, MDMinerva Repollo Paris, MD/strong>Jordan C. Pinzon, MDMaijann D. Precia, MDJohn Gabriel A. Salas, MDJemeson M. Tiburan, MDAdrian Joseph C. Tolentino, MDFrances Hope Siton Yap, MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [The VRSP in partnership with CVSO, Cebu 7th District, and Medilight conducted the Mulat Mata DR Screening mission last Aug 25, 2025](https://vrsp.org.ph/gallery/the-vrsp-in-partnership-with-cvso/)
- [New Members of the Year 2024](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2024/): New Members of the Year 2024Emil Fiorello Balitaan, MDMartin Joseph Babaran, MDJohn Philip Uy , MDCharlene Tablante, MDKaye Lani Rea Locaylocay, MDDominique Nicole Fernandez, MDClarito Demaala III, MDChicco Xerxes Pangan, MDMarc Alfred Mangahas, MDLloyd Thomas Yap, MDKatrina Manas-Lim, MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [Events](https://vrsp.org.ph/events/): VIEW EVENTS 2024VIEW EVENTS 2023VIEW EVENTS 2021VIEW EVENTS 2020VIEW EVENTS 2019VIEW EVENTS 2018
- [Events 2024](https://vrsp.org.ph/events/events-2024/)
- [New Members of the Year 2023](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2023/): New Members of the Year 2023Grace Celine Bautista, MDAlbert John C. Bromeo, MDAngelito Braulio MI F. De Venecia, MDJanice Marie Jordan-Yu, MDKim Paolo L. Lorenzo, MDNoriell Jonathan M. Mamaclay, MDIvan A. Olaivar, MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [Events 2023](https://vrsp.org.ph/events/events-2023/)
- [VRSP Midyear CME Activities | April 28 - 30, 2023](https://vrsp.org.ph/gallery/vrsp-midyear-cme-activities-april-28-30-2023/)
- [New Members of the Year 2022](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2022/): New Members of the Year 2022Glenn Paulo P. Alog, MDJose Carlo M. Artiaga, MDStephanie U. Celucia, MDAlberto C. Chacon Jr, MDDominico Carlo S. Dator, MDMichael F. Fernandez, MDJoanne V. Kamel, MDRonald Gonin C. Paraan, MDKristine G. Pormida, MDErika Jean A. Salvame, MDAileen Q. Vinguilla-saunar, MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [Events 2022](https://vrsp.org.ph/events/events-2022/)
- [Events 2021](https://vrsp.org.ph/events/events-2021/)
- [New Members of the Year 2021](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2021/): New Members of the Year 2021Kunny C. Dans - Evaristo, MDCarlo S. Ladores, MDChester A. Pataray, MDRicardo R. Ong, Jr. MDNeil Onghanseng, MDPaul G. Siopongco, MDPatricia S. Tacata, MDNiccolo Zandro R. Valencia, MDJazel E. Verde, MDCamille Elaine L. Zabala, MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [MULAT MATA](https://vrsp.org.ph/mulat-mata/): MULAT MATAThe Diabetic Retinopathy ProjectThe Vitreo-Retina Society of the Philippines (VRSP) created the Mulat Mata project to advocate for early diagnosis and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) by promoting timely screening of patients with diabetes. The VRSP Mulat Mata project is a comprehensive program which includes(1) Awareness Campaign,(2) Education,(3) DR Screening, and(4) Research.In 2020, VRSP was awarded the Novartis Excellence in Ophthalmology Vision Award (XOVA) to conduct the Awareness Campaign and Education, and DR Screening initiatives.FIGHTDIABETICBLINDNESS!#projectmulatmata #fightdiabeticretinopathy#VRSPSupports National Diabetes Awareness Week!#AlamMoBa na tuwing ika-apat na linggo ng Hulyo nagkakaroon ng malawakang pagpapalaganap ng impormasyon upang maiwasan ang sakit na diabetes […]
- [EVENTS 2020](https://vrsp.org.ph/events-2020/)
- [New Members of the Year 2020](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2020/): New Members of the Year 2020Antonio Niccolo D. Agustin, MDJohn Carlo Y. Alegre, MDAngelique A. Chiu-Ang, MDMamerto G. Capero Jr, MDMoida Vida S. Cayabyab, MDRalph Anthony H. De Jesus, MDLeandro P. Gatchalian II, MDJoanne Christine E. Macenas, MDNiño Carlo M. Naidas, MDAnna Maria F. Payawal-Lucero, MDJoel M. Perez, MDTimothy L. Tang Lee Say, MDRonald Y. Tiu, MDCamille Constancia C. Zayco-Robles, MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [Events 2020](https://vrsp.org.ph/events/events-2020/)
- [Covid19 page](https://vrsp.org.ph/covid-19/): COVID-19 UPDATEWhats New?Evolving Guidelines for Retinal Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Outpatient ClinicEvolving Guidelines for Retinal Surgeries and ROP Treatment Procedures During the COVID-19 PandemicAdvisory:Retinal Toxicity and the Use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in the Current Management of COVID-19
- [Interesting Case of the Month](https://vrsp.org.ph/interesting-case-of-the-month/): An Atypical case of Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Diagnostic and Treatment Dilemma Paul G. Siopongco, MD Vitreo-Retina Fellow East Avenue Medical Center This is a case of a 3-month-old Filipino male who was born premature at 33 weeks AOG with a birth weight of 1600 grams and was admitted at the NICU soon after birth with history of oxygen supplementation. He was initially screened by another ophthalmologist and was treated with 1 dose of intravitreal bevacizumab to both eyes for ROP, 7 weeks after birth (postconceptional age of 40 6/7 weeks). At 10 weeks after birth (postconceptional age of 43 […]
- [Retina Break | Panglao Bohol | January 30 - February 2](https://vrsp.org.ph/gallery/retina-break-panglao-bohol-january-30-february-2/)
- [Vitreo-Retina Fellows in the Philippines 2020](https://vrsp.org.ph/vitreo-retina-fellows-in-the-philippines-2020/): Vitreo-Retina Fellows in the Philippines 2020Albert John Bromeo, MDAsian Eye InstituteMyron Gomez, MDAsian Eye InstituteSweet Jorlene Lerit, MDAsian Eye InstitutePatricia Tacata, MDCardinal Santos Medical CenterFaye Navarete, MDEast Avenue Medical CenterKristine Porminda, MDEast Avenue Medical CenterErika Salvame, MDEast Avenue Medical CenterJoanne Kamel, MDOspital ng MakatiCharlene Tablante, MDRizal Medical CenterAileen Saunar, MDThe Medical CityGlenn Alog, MDThe Medical CityPaul Samuel Del Mundo, MDSt Luke’s Medical CenterMaynard Lazo, MDSt Luke’s Medical CenterMark Fernandez, MDUniversity of Santo TomasStephanie Celucia, MDJose R. Reyes Memorial Medical CenterAnne Therese Estanislao, MDJose R. Reyes Memorial Medical CenterDominico Carlo Dator, MDJose R. Reyes Memorial Medical CenterChester Pataray, MDJose R. Reyes […]
- [New Members of the Year 2019](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2019/): New Members of the Year 2019Emilio Serafin S. Adriano, MDTricia T. Allas, MDIan J. Daguman, MDLeon Paolo R. Lara, MDMark Gil J. Marasigan, MDRonnie S. Manaysay, MDJoanne Tayapad-Rocha, MDJona Mae Sy-Ongkeko, MDMaria Angelica DF Villano, MDRecivall P. Salongcay, MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [New Members of the Year 2018](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2018/): New Members of the Year 2018Anna Lorena G. Chan, MDDavid Francis F. Chan, MDAimee Ng Tsai-Chua, MDJohn Paul T. Pang, MDJennifer Joy Y. Santos-Rayos, MDBernardo Joaquin Tuano, MDVincent Arthur U. Valdez, MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [Events 2018](https://vrsp.org.ph/events/events-2018/)
- [Events 2019](https://vrsp.org.ph/events/events-2019/)
- [PAO 2019 SMX Manila Dec 6-8 , 2019](https://vrsp.org.ph/gallery/pao-2019-smx-manila-dec-6-8-2019/)
- [APVRS 2019 Shanghai, China](https://vrsp.org.ph/gallery/apvrs-2019-shanghai-china/)
- [Members Search](https://vrsp.org.ph/members-search/)
- [VRSP 20th Anniversary Registration](https://vrsp.org.ph/vrsp-20th-anniversary-registration/): THE VITREORETINA SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINESThe Vitreo-Retina Society of the Philippines (VRSP) is a subspecialty society, affiliated with the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology whose members are certified by the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology, and have fulfilled the criteria of membership as set forth by the society.Since its foundation in 1999, the VRSP has grown with 120 members. With a goal of providing a venue for professional growth, lifelong learning, expertise and skills transfer among colleagues, the society has been very active in organizing conferences and instructional courses in the country.THE MEETINGOn its 20th anniversary, the Vitreoretina Society of the Philippines has organized […]
- [VRSP Team Building in El Nido, January 24-27](https://vrsp.org.ph/gallery/vrsp-team-building-in-el-nido-january-24-27/)
- [PAST RETINA EVENTS](https://vrsp.org.ph/gallery/past-retina-events/)
- [Events Mobile](https://vrsp.org.ph/events-mobile/)
- [Profile](https://vrsp.org.ph/profile/)
- [Constitution and ByLaws](https://vrsp.org.ph/constitution-and-bylaws/)
- [My account](https://vrsp.org.ph/my-account/)
- [Checkout](https://vrsp.org.ph/checkout/)
- [Cart](https://vrsp.org.ph/cart/)
- [Shop](https://vrsp.org.ph/shop/)
- [Philhealth Codes](https://vrsp.org.ph/philhealth-codes/): List of Medical Case Rates (Updated February 2017) List Of Procedure Case Rates
- [Retinopathy of Prematurity](https://vrsp.org.ph/retinopathy-of-prematurity/): Screening form (downloadable form) Recommended Philippine Guidelines For Screening And Referral Of Retinopathy Of Prematurity (ROP) Consensus on Intravitreal Injection Technique Among Infants with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Retinopathy of Prematurity Screeners in the Philippines Retinopathy of Prematurity Philippine Preventive Care Plan Strategy 2020 ROP Screening Guidelines:ROP Philippine Preventive Care Plan Strategy - A Joint Statement by the PPS, PSNBM and PAO-ROPWG
- [Preferred Practice Patterns](https://vrsp.org.ph/preferred-practice-patterns/): Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Preferred Practice Patterns (PPP) Philippines: 2016 Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Preferred Practice Patterns (PPP) Philippines: 2016 Retinal Vein Occlusions (RVO) Preferred Practice Patterns (PPP) Philippines: 2016 PPP PHIC VRSP Intravitreal Injections
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- [Logout](https://vrsp.org.ph/logout/)
- [Members](https://vrsp.org.ph/members/)
- [Members Registration](https://vrsp.org.ph/register/)
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- [User](https://vrsp.org.ph/user/)
- [Summary of Vision Screening Standards for Driver Licensing](https://vrsp.org.ph/summary-of-vision-screening-standards-for-driver-licensing/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://vrsp.org.ph/frequently-asked-questions/): What are those little black spots and lines that I see especially in bright light? Are they dangerous? What are those lightning like flashes that I occasionally see in the sides of my visual field?Those are called floaters by your eye doctor. Most of the cavity of the eye is filled with a gel-like substance called the vitreous gel. These floaters are clumps of vitreous collagen meshwork that have formed as a result of liquefaction of the vitreous gel, a physiologic process called syneresis. When we are young, the vitreous is a gel that has an invisible meshwork- like structure. […]
- [Public Service Announcements](https://vrsp.org.ph/public-service-announcements/)
- [Resources](https://vrsp.org.ph/resources/): Clinical Practice GuidelinesPreffered Practice PatternsDiabetic Retinopathy Instructional MaterialsEyeducationVisual Requirements for Driving LicensePhilhealth Codes
- [Privacy Policy](https://vrsp.org.ph/privacy-policy/): Introduction Hello, This text template will help you to create your web site’s privacy policy. We have suggested the sections you will need. Under each section heading you will find a short summary of what information you should provide, which will help you to get started. Some sections include suggested policy content, others will have to be completed with information from your theme and plugins. Please edit your privacy policy content, making sure to delete the summaries, and adding any information from your theme and plugins. Once you publish your policy page, remember to add it to your navigation menu. […]
- [VRSP Applicants](https://vrsp.org.ph/vrsp-applicants/)
- [Member List](https://vrsp.org.ph/member-list/)
- [Private Member Chat](https://vrsp.org.ph/private-member-chat/)
- [Member Login](https://vrsp.org.ph/member-login/)
- [Gallery](https://vrsp.org.ph/gallery/): The VRSP in partnership with CVSO, Cebu 7th District, and Medilight conducted the Mulat Mata DR Screening mission last Aug 25, 2025VRSP Midyear CME Activities | April 28 - 30, 2023Retina Break | Panglao,Bohol | January 30-February 2APVRS 2019 Shanghai, China PAO 2019 SMX Manila Dec 6-8, 2019PAST RETINA EVENTSVRSP Team Building in El Nido, January 24-27
- [Retinoblastoma Evaluator Directory](https://vrsp.org.ph/retinoblastoma-evaluator-directory/)
- [ROP Screeners Directory](https://vrsp.org.ph/rop-screeners-directory/)
- [Retina Specialist Directory](https://vrsp.org.ph/retina-specialist-directory/)
- [Find a Specialists](https://vrsp.org.ph/find-a-specialists/)
- [Fellowships and Grants](https://vrsp.org.ph/fellowships-and-grants/): Fellowships and Grants Click HereSt. Lukes Eye Institute Medical and Surgical Retina FellowshipClick HereInternational Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowships Program
- [Visual Requirement for Driving License, Disability Claims etc](https://vrsp.org.ph/visual-requirement-for-driving-license-disability-claims-etc/)
- [Philippine of Ophthalmology Link](https://vrsp.org.ph/philippine-of-ophthalmology-link/)
- [Efocalpoint Newsletter Link](https://vrsp.org.ph/efocalpoint-newsletter-link/)
- [Eyeducation Link to Retina Lectures](https://vrsp.org.ph/eyeducation-link-to-retina-lectures/)
- [Interesting Case of the Month Archive](https://vrsp.org.ph/interesting-case-of-the-month-archive/): Choroidal Osteoma is a benign ossifying tumor wherein mature bone replaces the choroid.It is rare in the sense that one major tertiary center reported only 61 cases in a span of 26 years and another reported on 11 cases in a span of 14 years.This is a case of a 49 - year old, female who presented with seeing distorted images and loss of depth perception on her right eye.Visual Acuity was 20/20-2 on the right and 20/20 on the left eye. External and anterior segment examination of both eyes were unremarkable.Upon examination of the retina on the right, we […]
- [Clinical Practice Guidelines](https://vrsp.org.ph/clinical-practice-guidelines/): Management of adult cataracts  
- [New Members of the Year 2017](https://vrsp.org.ph/new-members-of-the-year-2017/): New Members of the Year 2017Migil Ledesma MDAlmira Manzano MDKevin Matthew Serafin Panggat MD 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 20202019 2018 2017
- [Membership Requirements](https://vrsp.org.ph/membership-requirements-2/)
- [Membership Requirements](https://vrsp.org.ph/membership-requirements/)
- [For Members](https://vrsp.org.ph/for-members-opthalmologist/): VRSP Membership Requirements for submission Letter of Application addressed to the VRSP President Certificate of completion of residency in Ophthalmology Certificate of completion of fellowship in Vitreo-Retina Letter of Recommendation from the fellowship program director ( for foreign fellowship graduates) Philippine Board of Ophthalmology Certificate Certificate of Good Standing from the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Letter of Recommendation from two (2) VRSP members in good standing Curriculum Vitae Vitreo-Retina Research manuscript (subject to further evaluation and for which the applicant must have significant contribution) Acceptable Researches Descriptive studies with statistical analysis (e.g. observational analytical studies) except case reports and case […]
- [Poster of Cataract Sweeping](https://vrsp.org.ph/poster-of-cataract-sweeping/)
- [Poster in Retinopathy of Prematurity](https://vrsp.org.ph/poster-in-retinopathy-of-prematurity/)
- [Diabetic Retinopathy Instructional Materials](https://vrsp.org.ph/diabetic-retinopathy-instructional-materials/): August Sight Saving Month 2016 Diabetic Retinopathy DM flyer ICO Guidelines for Diabetic Eye Care
- [Public Information](https://vrsp.org.ph/public-information/)
- [APVRS and other International Retinal Events](https://vrsp.org.ph/apvrs-and-other-international-retinal-events/)
- [VRSP Annual Business meeting](https://vrsp.org.ph/vrsp-annual-business-meeting/)
- [Retina Academy](https://vrsp.org.ph/retina-academy/)
- [Calendar of Events](https://vrsp.org.ph/calendar-of-events/)
- [Contact us information](https://vrsp.org.ph/contact-us-information/)
- [VRSP Contitution/By-laws](https://vrsp.org.ph/vrsp-contitution-by-laws/)
- [Past VRSP Executive Committees](https://vrsp.org.ph/past-vrsp-executive-committees/)
- [Current VRSP Executive Committee](https://vrsp.org.ph/current-vrsp-executive-committee/)
- [Mission and Vision of VRSP](https://vrsp.org.ph/mission-and-vision-of-vrsp/)
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- [About Us](https://vrsp.org.ph/about-us/): Who we are The Vitreo-Retina Society of the Philippines (VRSP) is a subspecialty society affiliated with the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology, whose members certified by the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology, and have fulfilled the criteria of membership as set forth by the society. The VRSP is incessantly guided by the principles of courage, patience and tenacity since its formation in 1999. Most of the members have undergone clinical fellowship training in the subspecialty of diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous, or have contributed immensely to the advancement of the subspecialty in the Philippines Mission The mission of the […]
- [Home](https://vrsp.org.ph/): Search Here Find a Retina specialist near you. Search by name, surname, or clinic address. By using this you agree to the terms and conditions Watch HereMulat Mata: Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention in the PhilippinesRead MoreGMA Kapuso Foundation at mga partner nito, nagsagawa ng vitreoretina screening...Watch here#PINNED: Brave through COVID-19 and diabetic retinopathyRead More
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## Products

- [Volk 90D Lens](https://vrsp.org.ph/product/volk-90d-lens/): The 90D Non Contact Slit Lamp Lens is intended for general diagnosis and small pupil examinations, and features patented double aspheric glass optics that provides enhanced imaging of the retina.
- [Volk 20D](https://vrsp.org.ph/product/volk-20d/): Perfectly Corrected for Field Curvature, Astigmatism, and Aberrations    The patented double aspheric glass optics provides enhanced imaging, and excellent views of the optic disc and macula.


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