Cobertura Del Servicio Público En Salud Visual En Bogotá, Capital Cosmopolita

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze and review visual health coverage provided by the policies and plans of the District Government of Bogotá, considered at the present as one of the cosmopolitan cities of South America, as well as a reference point in aspects related to the advances and development of optometry worldwide. The paper begins with a brief historical review of the foundation of the city continues with the presentation of official and geographic data, its population growth in recent years, and the characteristics that determine its modernity. As a fundamental aspect, it analyzes the political-administrative organization and the operation of each one of the localities that make up the capital city. Likewise, the main norms and laws regulating health care are examined, including services in visual health and the coverage for aspects of disability and special populations provided by the social security system and networks that offer these services. Finally, the study examines indicators presented by the District Department of Health as a control of compliance with results and goals regarding health coverage for the residents of Bogotá. Conclusions indicate that key activities are still lacking for an optimal coverage in visual health in addition, there are few data about vision and the importance of optometry in aspects related to public health.