A mere quarter of an hour is all it takes to fix your eyesight for good with the latest Zeiss refractive surgery platform. This state-of-the-art machine allows the professionals at Saint James Hospital Eye Clinic to perform precise laser surgery to correct most refractive disorders in under 15 minutes. Apart from being completely painless, it involves minimal recovery time, giving you the perfect excuse to head over to Malta to have it done, and get a sunny island break while you're at it.

The ophthalmic centre’s latest advancement in laser vision correction treatments means that all treatments are performed with high precision, delivering consistently excellent and predictable outcomes. Following the surgery, patients are able to resume their normal lifestyles and activities – and finally take advantage of seeing clearly without any aid glasses or contact lenses, whatever their age.

Specialist care

Saint James Hospital Group is ranked amongst the top private healthcare organisations on the Maltese Islands. Since inception, the hospital has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence as they continue to provide expertise in healthcare disciplines, whilst translating medical knowledge into first-class patient care. 

Over the years, Saint James Hospital Eye Clinic has successfully treated more than 80,000 patients. The ophthalmic centre was recently relocated to new premises which have been designed specifically to house the latest generation refractive surgery practice, allowing their team of specialists, supporting staff, surgical suites and internal design to come together to offer a unique patient experience while guaranteeing the best visual outcome for each and every client. The specialists are happy to address any questions or concerns that you may have, and clients are never made to feel as if they're wasting their specialist’s time with questions or by feeling over-anxious.

Andrei Camenzuli, Saint James Hospital Eye Clinic Manager: "Prior to having the treatment done, we ask the patient to read the time on a clock in the room, which they are unable to do without their glasses. A few minutes later, immediately after the procedure has been done, we ask the patient to read the time on the same clock from the same distance, and much to their surprise, they actually can."

The innovative refractive surgery platform coupled with the experience of the clinic’s surgeons allows them to treat almost every type of refractive disorder, whatever a patient's age. This wasn't possible until just a few months ago.

Value for money

And if that weren't enough, another advantage to undergoing corrective eye surgery at the Saint James Hospital Eye Clinic in Malta is its cost effectiveness and affordability when compared to similar facilities across Europe. "We offer an outstanding quality of service at very competitive rates, which attracts a substantial number of patients from overseas,” says Andrei.

Options for all

The most common refractive procedure of choice is the SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) procedure. This is the only technique available in the world in which the laser surgery is performed without using a blade or lifting a flap. "In other words, unlike most of the FEMTOSECOND lasers on the market, this procedure does not create a corneal flap. This means that the entire integrity of the cornea is preserved and that there are minimal risks involved," Andrei explains.

Since not everyone is a suitable candidate for SMILE, the centre offers a wide range of other advanced refractive surgery options, including FemtoLasik, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), Surface ablation, Presbyond, Multifocal IOL implant, and Phakic Lens implant. Being a specialised ophthalmic centre, other non-refractive related treatments are also performed regularly at the clinic, including the latest glaucoma treatments, cataract surgery using premium implants, dry eye treatments, as well as a very comprehensive diagnostic array of equipment.

Gone are the days when eye surgery has to be painful, intrusive and require lengthy recovery periods. Get your corrective eye treatment done and enjoy the rest of your holiday… spectacle free!

In a nutshell: Why choose Saint James Hospital Eye Clinic?

• Latest generation refractive surgery platform including the most advanced SMILE refractive surgery procedure
• Highly experienced refractive specialists who have been performing laser surgery for over 20 years
• Highest standards of quality and patient care
• A dedicated team of experienced supporting staff
• All Malta’s leading ophthalmologists hold regular clinics and surgeries