Lourdes Opticians

Lourdes Opticians is a San Ġwann optician that sells prescription glasses, sunglasses and sports eyewear from more than 30 well-known brands, and tests eyes on the premises. It is a practical choice for UK residents and visitors who want a new pair of glasses, a prescription check or a pair of sunglasses for the Maltese summer, with free delivery to any address in Malta and Gozo.

The shop is one of the practices in our directory of opticians in Malta, where you can compare different shops across the island.

Frames, sunglasses and sports eyewear

The range is split into three collections: premium brands, everyday shades and sports eyewear. Premium names include Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Versace, Tom Ford, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent and Burberry, alongside Ray-Ban, Oakley, Carrera, Nike, Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger. Both men's and women's styles are available, and there is a dedicated range of children's eyewear designed for comfort, durability and style.

Prices shown on the website give a feel for the range. A Ray-Ban listing is priced at €175, an Oakley at €220 and a Prada at €410, and other frames shown in the shop's catalogue sit above and below those figures. Stock changes often, so ask about the model you have in mind when you enquire. The online catalogue is split into new arrivals, men's styles and women's styles, with hundreds of products listed, which makes it easy to shortlist a few pairs before you visit the shop in person.

Eye tests and the practitioners

Every pair of glasses bought from Lourdes Opticians comes with a free eye test. If you have already had your eyes tested elsewhere, the shop deducts the equivalent amount from the price of your new glasses. Tests are booked by phone, in the shop or through an online form, and a back-to-school offer has included a free eye test and a student discount, which is worth asking about if you are travelling with a student.

Practitioners are available every day and include ophthalmic surgeons, ophthalmologists, an orthoptist and optometrists. The shop does not give medical advice on this page, and any questions about your eyes are best put to the practitioner who sees you. Most prescription glasses are ready within one to two days, depending on the prescription and lenses, and urgent collection can be arranged when needed. For UK visitors on a short trip, that quick turnaround is the most useful part, so ask the shop whether your prescription and lens choice could be ready before you fly home.

Repairs, adjustments and delivery

Minor adjustments are free, and the team can repair most kinds of frame damage, so you can simply drop in. This is handy if you have sat on your glasses on a beach day, an event that the best beaches in Malta guide may tempt you towards.

Free delivery covers Malta and Gozo, which helps if you are staying on the sister island: see the Gozo guide for a flavour of what is there. For sunglasses, the island's strong light is worth bearing in mind, and the Malta weather guide shows how sunny each month tends to be.

Finding the shop and getting started

Lourdes Opticians is on Triq In-Naxxar in San Ġwann. If you are visiting, where to stay in Malta can help you pick a base, and our things to do in Malta and Valletta guide cover what to do between appointments, and the Three Cities guide is a rewarding half-day across the harbour. People moving to the island can also use our Malta relocation guide.

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