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Eye Surgery Cost Support for Seniors (노인 안질환 수술비 지원, Cataracts, etc.): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Support for pre-surgery tests and surgery copayments for low-income seniors aged 60 or older (cataract average KRW 240,000; retina average KRW 1.05 million)

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: Senior eye surgery support from the Korea Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness (한국실명예방재단). Supports pre-surgery test costs and surgery copayments for cataracts, retinal diseases, glaucoma, etc. (reported averages: cataract KRW 240,000 per case, retinal disease KRW 1.05 million). Some local governments run separate programs, such as up to KRW 120,000 per eye for cataracts.
Who is eligible: Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group (including single-parent families) aged 60 or older who need surgery as diagnosed by an ophthalmologist.
When to apply: Apply anytime during the year, before surgery.
How to apply: Submit documents at the public health center (보건소) → approval by the Korea Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness (www.kfpb.org, 02-718-1102). Health and Welfare Counseling Center 129.
Important notes: Surgery must take place after selection notice for support. Claims after surgery are not possible.
Note: Age and support limits vary by local government program. You must apply before surgery.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Eye Surgery Cost Support for Seniors (노인 안질환 수술비 지원, Cataracts, etc.): who can receive it?

Basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group (including single-parent families) aged 60 or older who need surgery as diagnosed by an ophthalmologist.

Eye Surgery Cost Support for Seniors (노인 안질환 수술비 지원, Cataracts, etc.): how do I apply?

Submit documents at the public health center (보건소) → approval by the Korea Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness (www.kfpb.org, 02-718-1102). Health and Welfare Counseling Center 129.

Eye Surgery Cost Support for Seniors (노인 안질환 수술비 지원, Cataracts, etc.): how much will I receive?

Senior eye surgery support from the Korea Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness (한국실명예방재단). Supports pre-surgery test costs and surgery copayments for cataracts, retinal diseases, glaucoma, etc. (reported averages: cataract KRW 240,000 per case, retinal disease KRW 1.05 million). Some local governments run separate programs, such as up to KRW 120,000 per eye for cataracts.

Eye Surgery Cost Support for Seniors (노인 안질환 수술비 지원, Cataracts, etc.): when can I apply?

Apply anytime during the year, before surgery.