Yanggu County to Offer Free Mobile Eye Examinations for Seniors Aged 60 and Above

Vision Test, Refraction Test, Intraocular Pressure Test, Retinal Examination, and More
Free Reading Glasses and Eye Drops Provided Based on Examination Results

Yanggu County in Gangwon Province, in collaboration with the Korea Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness, will conduct a "Mobile Free Eye Examination" for local residents aged 60 and above at the parking lot of Yanggu Culture & Arts Center on September 22.

The scene of the "Visiting Free Eye Examination" conducted by Yanggu County on May 16. Provided by Yanggu County

This examination is designed to detect age-related vision decline and major eye diseases at an early stage, and to provide timely treatment opportunities, thereby improving the quality of life for seniors.

A specialized medical team consisting of ophthalmologists will directly conduct a variety of detailed examinations, including vision tests, intraocular pressure tests, slit-lamp microscopy, and disease consultations.

In particular, based on the results of the examination, reading glasses and eye drops will be provided free of charge if necessary. For those requiring ophthalmic surgery, such as for cataracts, retinal diseases, or glaucoma, information on surgical cost support from the Korea Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness will also be provided. Surgical cost support is available for economically vulnerable groups, including recipients of basic living security, low-income households, and single-parent families, offering them practical treatment opportunities.

Residents wishing to participate can bring their ID and fill out an application on-site on September 22. Examinations will be available for up to 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cho Insook, head of the Health Promotion Division, stated, "Early detection and treatment are crucial for eye diseases that commonly occur in old age," adding, "We hope this examination will help local residents prevent eye diseases and maintain a healthy lifestyle."

Meanwhile, in the eye examination conducted in the first half of May, approximately 170 people participated, and a total of three individuals received surgical cost support from the Korea Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness.

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