Study populations
Saudi Arabia, in 2016, had an estimated population of 32.1m with 28% under the age of 15 and only 3% over the age of 65. By 2050, the population is expected to increase by 43%, and associated with a significant change in the age distribution, 19% of the population will be in the older age group constituting some 7m people.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 3.5m people living with the condition. Of note, Saudi Arabia has the highest diabetes prevalence rate in the region at 17.6%.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Ophthamologists n=10)
- In time for screening
- When visual problems have already occurred
- Too late for effective treatment
Percentage of adults with diabetes who have completed an eye exam
(All providers n=40)
- Have had an eye exam
- Never had an eye exam
Complications adults with diabetes were most concerned about
(Adults with diabetes n=40)
- Vision loss
- Cardiovascular disease/stroke
- Amputation
- Kidney disease
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=39)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never