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What is retinal photography?
Retinal photography, or fundus photography, is a process that optometrists and ophthalmologists use to take detailed pictures of the back of your eye (the ocular fundus).
Tuaco Opticians has been actively involved in helping people in Malta to enjoy better, stronger and healthier eyes for over 60 years. We provide our customers with both the knowledge and the eyewear they need to keep the important things in their life always in focus.
In this section, we share helpful information and advice about common problems affecting our eyes, how to enjoy clearer vision and what to do protect your eyes from permanent sun damage.
Read the articles listed below to learn more about common eye health problems in Malta, how to prevent them, and the methods and people that help you take better care of your eyes:
Glaucoma testing and advice
Glaucoma is a type of eye disease that damages the optic nerve, which carries visual information entering the eye to the brain. The most usual cause of glaucoma is due to an incre
What you need to know about Pterygium (Qarnita)
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 caus
What is Lazy Eye or Amblyopia?
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 n
Cataracts and eye laser surgery
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 per
The difference between optician, optometrist and ophthalmologist
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 exper
How UV Rays Damage Your Eyes!
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 d