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. 2015 Nov 30;30(12):1723–1732. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2015.30.12.1723

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).