Study populations
Spain, in 2016, had an estimated population of 46.5m. The nation has long being concerned about its ageing population and this is expected to continue with low fertility rates being a dominant feature over the next two decades. By 2050 42% of the population will be 65 years and older, some 15.2m persons.
Alongside the ageing population, diabetes prevalence is increasing – with the most recent statistics reporting 3.5m people living with the condition and an estimated 670,000 undiagnosed cases.
Report & Infographic
Time of presentation for screening with an ophthamologist
(Ophthamologists n=38)
- In time for screening
- When visual problems have already occurred
- Too late for effective treatment
Availability of DR patient education materials in health care providers’ offices
(All providers n=113)
- Sufficient information available
- Information not sufficient
- No written information available
- Don’t know
Complications adults with diabetes were most concerned about
(Adults with diabetes n=81)
- Vision loss
- Cardiovascular disease/stroke
- Amputation
- Kidney disease
Frequency of discussions about eye complications with health care providers
(Adults with diabetes n=82)
- Every visit
- Multiple times per year
- Once a year
- When symptoms arise
- Never