AI-powered eye screening campaign launches in Bulgaria

A mobile eye screening campaign, ‘See Your Eyes in Time’, is conducting free diagnostic sessions using artificial intelligence across several Bulgarian locations. The initiative targets individuals aged 50 and over, as well as patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, who face a higher risk of ocular complications.

In the Burgas region, mobile clinics will visit Karnobat, Aytos, Nessebar, Primorsko, and Tsarevo between October 26 and October 30, 2026. A separate session is scheduled for Dolni Chiflik on October 16, 2026. The process involves using a specialized fundus camera to capture images of the retina without pupil dilation or physical contact. AI software then analyzes the images to detect early signs of four significant conditions: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and both dry and wet age-related macular degeneration.

Organizers note that these screenings are not formal diagnoses but are intended to provide early risk assessments and facilitate referrals to specialists if abnormalities are detected. The campaign is supported by the Bulgarian Ministry of Health and organized by DHI Cluster in partnership with various medical associations and Roche Bulgaria.