1、 Basic information of Shantou ophthalmic medical insurance
Shantou ophthalmic medical insurance refers to the medical insurance system for ophthalmic diseases in Shantou. The system was established by Shantou Municipal Government to provide ophthalmic medical care for Shantou citizens. Shantou has many well-known ophthalmic hospitals, such as Shantou University Affiliated Eye Hospital, Shantou Eye Hospital, etc. According to the regulations of Shantou City, insured residents can enjoy medical insurance benefits, including ophthalmic disease diagnosis and treatment costs, surgery costs, etc.

The scope of application of ophthalmic medical insurance includes common ophthalmic diseases, such as glaucoma, cataract, strabismus, etc. After obtaining the medical insurance qualification, the insured residents can choose the eye hospital for medical treatment and enjoy the corresponding medical insurance. According to the regulations of Shantou City, registration, reimbursement application and other procedures should be carried out at the local residents' medical insurance office before medical treatment.
However, it is worth noting that Shantou ophthalmic medical insurance is only for residents in Shantou, and whether it is applicable to residents in other cities or regions needs further understanding.
2、 Medical insurance policy for ophthalmology in Guangzhou
The ophthalmic medical insurance policy in Guangzhou is slightly different from that in Shantou. Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong Province, with a sound medical security system and a number of well-known eye hospitals. Guangzhou Municipal Government is mainly responsible for formulating and implementing the ophthalmic medical insurance policies in Guangzhou.
It is understood that the medical insurance system implemented in Guangzhou is divided into urban employees' medical insurance and residents' basic medical insurance. The specific policies of ophthalmic medical insurance vary according to the identity of the insured and the type of insurance. Generally, the medical insurance policy of Guangzhou can cover the medical expenses of eye diseases, but the specific reimbursement proportion, limit and other details need the insured to consult and understand with the local medical insurance department.
The ophthalmic medical insurance in Guangzhou is generally applicable to residents in Guangzhou. For residents in Shantou, it is necessary to further check whether the relevant policies are applicable.
3、 Shantou residents' choice of medical treatment in Guangzhou
For Shantou residents, if they need to seek medical treatment in Guangzhou, they can have the following options:
The first is to choose an eye hospital in Guangzhou for medical treatment and reimbursement according to the medical insurance policy. Shantou City and Guangzhou City have many well-known eye hospitals, such as Guangdong Provincial Eye Hospital, Zhongshan University Affiliated Eye Hospital, etc. Residents can choose to seek medical treatment in Guangzhou hospitals according to their own needs and actual conditions, and enjoy medical insurance reimbursement.
The second is to handle medical reimbursement referral. If the eye hospital in Shantou cannot meet the demand for medical treatment, residents can go to the local residents' medical insurance office to consult and handle the referral procedures. The medical insurance department will approve residents to go to the eye hospital in Guangzhou for medical treatment according to the specific situation, and provide corresponding medical insurance benefits.
Finally, residents can also choose to seek medical treatment in Guangzhou, but do not use Shantou's ophthalmic medical insurance. In this case, residents need to pay for ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment at their own expense, but they can enjoy the medical resources and professional level of Guangzhou.
4、 Summary of whether Shantou ophthalmic medical insurance is applicable to Guangzhou
To sum up, Shantou's ophthalmic medical insurance system is mainly applicable to Shantou residents, while Shantou residents who seek medical treatment in Guangzhou need to refer to Guangzhou's medical insurance policies. Shantou and Guangzhou both have well-known ophthalmic hospitals. Residents can choose hospitals according to the actual situation and understand the relevant medical insurance policies. If a referral or cross regional medical treatment is required, residents can consult the local medical insurance department to understand the procedures and relevant policies.
In general, Shantou's ophthalmic medical insurance policy is not applicable in Guangzhou, but Shantou residents can still choose to seek medical treatment in Guangzhou according to the actual situation, and make reimbursement or payment according to Guangzhou's medical insurance policy. In this way, we can not only enjoy the rich medical resources in Guangzhou, but also get the corresponding medical treatment within the scope of security.