Living with diplopia, or double vision, can be a significant burden. A large study of nearly 90,000 patients in South Korea looked at how much it actually costs to treat this condition and how often people seek help.
The data shows that while only about 0.17% of the insured population had diplopia, those who did required extensive care. Patients visited ophthalmology clinics over 70% of the time and neurology departments about 21% of the time. These visits are not cheap; the total annual cost for treating these patients reached nearly 60 billion won.
What makes this stand out is the cost per visit or admission day. It averaged around 241,077 won, which is more than three times the national average of 76,553 won. Because the study used data from a single year, it shows a snapshot of high costs and highlights why doctors need better, specialized plans to manage these cases effectively.
