Table 2. Non-medical cost of diabetic retinopathy.
Cost items | Cost (KRW) | |
---|---|---|
Transportation cost | Fundus photography screening method | 2,571 |
Fundus examination screening method | 5,141 | |
Out-patient management | 5,141 | |
Fundus laser therapy | 9,254 | |
Time cost | Fundus photography screening method | 11,283 |
Fundus examination screening method | 17,664 | |
Out-patient management | 17,664 | |
Fundus laser therapy | 22,557 | |
Nursing cost of a guardian | Fundus laser therapy | 14,326 |
KRW, Korean won (average exchange rate in 2013 was 1 USD=1,094.70 KRW).