A Call to Action on World Diabetes Day
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14th marks World Diabetes Day. This month, the DR Barometer acknowledges the over 537 million people living with diabetes, representing over 10% of the global population, of which 1 in 5 will develop related eye diseases.
Representing the DR Barometer at the 22nd EURETINA Congress – Giving Purpose to the Program
Earlier this month, the 22nd annual meeting of the Euretina was held in Germany, bringing together colleagues face-to-face for the first time in two years. The congress attracts thousands of delegates from around the world to share scientific expertise and the newest evidence and opportunities in the retinal specialty.
Protecting the Vision of People with Diabetes through the DR Barometer Program
Many of us are aware of diabetes. You may know someone born with it or know that it can develop later in life. But did you know that many individuals with diabetes are at-risk of vision impairment due to their diabetes?
DR Barometer hosts Diabetes and Vision Health: The New Landscape Webinar
The webinar will feature a global panel of speakers discussing diabetes-related vision complications management using teleophthalmology, artificial intelligence, and mobile health.
DR Barometer hosts nAMD and Mental Health Session at the IFA 15th Global Conference on Ageing
The session featured global experts who explored the future of nAMD management by harnessing the latest research in ophthalmology and psychiatry.
DR Barometer Celebrates World Sight Day 2021
Raise awareness of eye health for those around the world who do not have access to vision care and close the gap.
Vision Health and Healthy Ageing | IFA Vision Health Month Statement
May is Vision Health Month, and the IFA is committed to advancing the rights of older people.
Launch of the Country Spotlight Series
The Country Spotlight Series’ interviews share best practices to provide country-specific guidance and inform international policy.
DR Barometer commences Diabetes Alert! Series Town Halls
The monthly Diabetes Alert! Series Town Halls bring together key thought leaders in the field of diabetes to address gaps and identify opportunities.