MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is working with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for coverage by the state health insurer of an eyeglasses subsidy for children and senior citizens with eye problems. ADVERTISEMENTCurrently, PhilHealth only covers the screening, consultation fee and cost of surgery for such eye problems as cataract and glaucoma. PhilHealth will shoulder the cost of the eyeglasses, which is being set at P500 per patient, Uy said. The DOH is giving priority to kindergarten-age children and senior citizens for the eyeglasses subsidy because of the impact of untreated eye disorder on their lives, Uy said. For senior citizens, they need [eyeglasses] because they are prone to falls,” she said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2019 20:53 UTC