RETROILLUMINATION OF THE RIGHT EYE OF A PATIENT WITH INITIAL SENILE CATARACT.



THE OPHTHALMOLOGY OFFICE IN THE VILLAGE OF SELANOVTSI, ESTABLISHED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FUND “AGRICULTURE” AND THE EUROPEAN UNION, HAS A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH THE REGIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND IN THE CITY OF VRATSA AND THE HEALTH INSURANCE FUNDS “BULSTRAD LIFE VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP” AND “BULGARIA INSURANCE AD”.
THIS IS THE ONLY OPHTHALMOLOGY OFFICE IN THE ENTIRE VRATSA REGION LOCATED IN A VILLAGE.
THE OFFICE OPERATES WITH THE LATEST CLASS JAPANESE MACHINES FOR COMPLEX ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS’ VISION.
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSED AGE‑RELATED NUCLEOCORTICAL INITIAL CATARACT
MORE PRONOUNCED IN THE LEFT EYE OF THE PATIENT THROUGH RETROILLUMINATION.
THE JAPANESE NIDEK TONOREF III DETERMINES THE PERCENTAGE OF THE CATARACT AND CAN DOCUMENT ITS DEVELOPMENT STAGE. THE PATIENT RECEIVES AN IMAGE OF THE LENS OF THE RESPECTIVE EYE. THE PATIENT HAS REDUCED VISION AND IS REFERRED FOR PLANNED SURGICAL TREATMENT OF THE CATARACT IN THE LEFT EYE.
RETROILLUMINATION OF THE RIGHT EYE OF A PATIENT WITH INITIAL SENILE CATARACT.
JAPANESE DIOPTROMETER USED TO MEASURE DIOPTERS, UV PROTECTION AND PUPILLARY DISTANCE OF THE PATIENT’S CURRENT PRESCRIPTION OR SUNGLASSES AND/OR CONTACT LENSES. THIS DEVICE IS ALSO USED FOR CENTERING THE LENSES BEFORE THE GLASSES ARE MADE.
COMPUTER PERIMETER USED TO DETERMINE THE PERIPHERAL VISION OF PATIENTS. IT CAN BE AFFECTED BY VARIOUS CONDITIONS – GLAUCOMA, TUMORS AND OTHER PROCESSES. GLAUCOMA IS A TREACHEROUS DISEASE THAT PROGRESSES SILENTLY, AND WHAT GLAUCOMA TAKES AWAY NEVER RETURNS. IT LEADS TO BLINDNESS, BUT TIMELY DETECTION PRESERVES PATIENTS’ VISION.
BIOMICROSCOPE BY THE JAPANESE COMPANY NIDEK – SL 250, USED FOR EXAMINATION OF THE ANTERIOR SEGMENT OF THE EYE AND FOR MINOR SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS SUCH AS REMOVAL OF FOREIGN BODIES, INGROWN EYELASHES AND MORE.
ELECTRONIC VISUAL CHART CANTON ACP – 902 WITH REMOTE CONTROL FOR CHECKING PATIENTS’ VISUAL ACUITY. IT OFFERS A LARGE NUMBER OF TESTS.


GERMAN OPHTHALMOSCOPE HEINE BETA 200S.
COMFORTABLE TRIAL FRAME FOR DETERMINING VISUAL ACUITY.
THE PORTABLE TONOMETER PT 100 ALLOWS MEASUREMENT OF INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS, INCLUDING FOR BEDRIDDEN PATIENTS AND THOSE IN A WHEELCHAIR.
Name of the beneficiary
AMBULATORY FOR INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE FOR SPECIALIZED OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CARE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY “AVRORA OFTALMO” LTD
Rural Development Program BG06RDNP001‑6.003 – Procedure through selection No. BG06RDNP001‑6.003 “Development of services in all sectors and other non‑agricultural activities” under sub‑measure 6.4.1 “Investments in support of non‑agricultural activities” from RDP 2014‑2020.
PROJECT TITLE:
Opening of a medical office for specialized outpatient medical care
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Project proposal code: |
BG06RDNP001‑6.003‑0339 |
Project location: village of SELANOVTSI, municipality of Oryahovo, Vratsa region – OPHTHALMOLOGY OFFICE appointment phone: 0885641076
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY
With the purchase of the equipment, the company will be able to perform high‑tech examinations, procedures and manipulations with patients. According to the National Health Map published by the Ministry of Health in 2018, hospital care in the Vratsa region is concentrated in distant locations. There are only 13 ophthalmologists in the entire Vratsa region, mostly located in the regional center and nearby towns, far from the village of Selanovtsi.
The population of Oryahovo municipality is 10,065 people, of whom 49% are men and 51% women. The population is predominantly rural, with 34% being above working age. Almost 100% of people in this age group have eye‑related problems (most commonly cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, etc.) requiring medical diagnostics and subsequent intervention. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness among the elderly, with over 50% unaware they have the disease. It rapidly steals vision and leads to complete blindness. 60–70 thousand people are diagnosed with glaucoma in Bulgaria. Children of school and even preschool age are also affected due to prolonged use of computers and mobile phones, leading to refractive issues and early need for glasses. Macular degeneration causes loss of central vision – 30% of people over 75 have this condition. The aim of the project is to equip a highly specialized ophthalmology office to serve patients from Oryahovo municipality and nearby settlements. The project will improve the quality of life and access to medical care for over 10,000 people. Considering the aging population, low income and high percentage of socially vulnerable individuals, the project will have a high social impact and benefit the local community.
OPHTHALMOLOGY OFFICE – VILLAGE OF SELANOVTSI
EXAMINATIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT AT GSM 0885 64 10 76
EXAMINATIONS ARE PERFORMED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH WITH ELECTRONIC REFERRAL FROM NHIF, PAID CONSULTATIONS AND PATIENTS OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND “BULSTRAD LIFE VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP”.
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Budget amount in BGN: |
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Total |
91,387.80 |
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EU funding: |
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EAFRD |
38,839.82 |
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National funding |
6,854.08 |
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Start date |
07.04.2022 |
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End date |
07.04.2024 |