Dr Galya Hristova

Ophthalmologist – Contact Lens Specialist
Specialties:
  • Amblyopia
  • Contact lenses
  • Dry Eye
  • Keratoconus
  • Myopia control in children
  • Orthokeratology
Languages:
  • French

Dr Hristova is an ophthalmologist specializing in contact lens vision correction. With attention to detail, she helps patients with various vision problems find effective solutions using modern methods. Her practice includes fitting standard soft and rigid contact lenses, fitting specialized contact lenses for irregular cornea, orthokeratology for adults, and myopia control for children.

1996 Recognized specialty in Ophthalmology, Medical Academy – Sofia

1991 Master’s degree in Medicine, Medical University – Sofia

Since 2016 – Eye specialist at Vision Eye Clinic

2015 – 2016 Ophthalmologist at Crystal Eye Hospital, Sofia

2011–2015 Ophthalmologist at Resbiomed – Vissum Eye Clinic, Sofia

2005–2010 Ophthalmologist at Europa Medical Center – New Medical Business Park, Sofia

2005–2010 Ophthalmologist at Lozenets Medical Center, Sofia

2000–2015 Ophthalmologist at Optiklasa Optical store

1999–2000 Ophthalmologist at Princess Private Eye Clinic, Sofia

1997–1998 Medical consultant at TMA Top Management Advisors

1996–1997 Medical representative at Domilens France – Sefima LTD

Specialized courses in contact lens practice:

2020 “Myopia management in practice with MYLO soft individual contact lenses” – Markennovy

2019 “Correction with specialized individual contact lenses” – therapeutic, multifocal, Kerasoft – Ultravision

2018 “Orthokeratology and Myopia Control” – Precilens

2017 “Correction of keratoconus and irregular cornea with hard, soft, and mini-scleral contact lenses ROSE K2” – Dr. Paul Rose, Menicon

2015 “Fitting Specialized Contact Lenses” – Pediatric, Prosthetic, Kerasoft – Ultravision

Since 2002 – Lecturer at company training courses in the field of contactology.

Postgraduate qualifications at Medical University – Varna:

2012 Refractive surgery

2012 Cross-linking

2011 Macular edema

2011 OST

2010 Diagnostic possibilities in ophthalmology

2010 Applications of intravitreal medications – indications and methodology

2009 Glaucoma Academy – diagnosis in focus

Courses in:

2015 Laser therapy in ophthalmology

2015 A and B echography

2011–2014 Courses in aesthetic medicine: application of dermatological fillers, applications of Hualoronica

2005 Lasers in ophthalmology

1995–1996

Subnormal vision and optical correction

Functional prognosis of strabismus

Uveitis

Diabetic retinopathy

Ocular trauma

Ultrasound diagnostics in ophthalmology

Intraocular lens implantation

Union of Ophthalmologists in Bulgaria

Bulgarian Society of Ophthalmology

National Glaucoma Organization

Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Membership in international organizations – ESCRS

Bulgarian Medical Association

Doctor, Who Bulgarian Trust