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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).
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 increase in pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension), which diminishes the blood supply that provides vital oxygen and n
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 caused by exposure to sunlight, wind and dust.
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 noticed in infancy and early childhood, where the condition manifests as one eye having reduced visual acuity compared to
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 perfectly aligned to allow light to pass through and hit the retina
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 expert who can help you best with your eye health needs.
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 different types, each named with an initial that describes their harmful effects on our bodies: