Sunlight can be split into various colours, or waves, which are visible to the naked eyes, and other waves that we do not see, namely infrared and UV rays. UV rays come in three different types, each named with an initial that describes their harmful effects on our bodies:
There are different eye care professionals who can help you maintain a strong and healthy eyesight. When it's time to book an eye test, it is important that you see the right expert who can help you best with your eye health needs.
Cataracts occur when there is a clouding of the eye's lens, a process which happens naturally as we age. The lens is composed of a mixture of water and protein. The latter are perfectly aligned to allow light to pass through and hit the retina
Lazy eye, or in medical terminology: amblyopia, happens when vision in one eye isn't as sharp as it should be at a certain stage in a person's development. Lazy eye is typically noticed in infancy and early childhood, where the condition manifests as one eye having reduced visual acuity compared to the other. In some cases, both eyes can fail to develop normal visual acuity.
Pterygium, also known as Surfer's Eye or Qarnita in Maltese, is a very common condition amongst the Maltese people, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors, which is caused by exposure to sunlight, wind and dust.