Children Eye Care in General Practice Settings

Background: There is no active strategy for childhood vision screening in Bulgaria. The only regular eye examination is made by general practitioners or pediatricians. Method: Literature review. Aims: Comparing the condition of childhood eye healthcare in general practice in our country with other countries and determining the disadvantages. Results: The screening performed for childhood eye diseases in Bulgaria is insufficient compared to other countries. Conclusion: It is necessary childhood eye examinations in general practice settings to be more often and precise or compulsory eye examinations by an ophthalmologist to be implemented.