Study populations
South Korea, in 2016, had an estimated population of 50.8m with 13.8% under the age of 15 and 13.6% over the age of 65. By 2050, South Korea will have aged considerably with older people representing some 35% of the total population, or 17.6m. Of note, only 11% of the population will be under the age of 15 years, consistent with low fertility rates.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 817,900 people living and an estimated 514,200 undiagnosed cases.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Opthamologists n=8)
- 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
(Adults with diabetes n=70)
- Have had an eye exam
- Never had an eye exam
Complications adults with diabetes were most concerned about
(Adults with diabetes n=69)
- Vision loss
- Kidney disease
- Cardiovascular disease/stroke
- Amputation
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=70)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never