Risk for vision loss remains high for adults with diabetes worldwide

A quarter of people with diabetes surveyed are not discussing eye complications with their health care professional, with many presenting when vision problems have already occurred, according to recent study findings.Experts from the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), International Diabetes Federation (IDF), International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Bayer Pharma AG collaborated to conduct the DR Barometer Study, in advance of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The IDF launched the World Diabetes Day 2016 campaign under the theme “Eyes on Diabetes,” with a focus on promoting screening for type 2 diabetes and diabetes complications.