The Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Primary Health Care Sector organized the two-day Diabetic Retinopathy Workshop at its premises on August 17–18, 2025. The workshop brought together specialists and stakeholders to address one of the most serious diabetes-related complications.
Taking part in the workshop were 24 primary healthcare physicians from various centers across Kuwait to enhance their knowledge and skills in the early detection, diagnosis, and management of diabetic retinopathy — a common and serious complication of diabetes that, if left untreated, can lead to vision impairment and blindness.
The workshop included comprehensive sessions on the risk factors and clinical signs of diabetic retinopathy, stages of disease progression, diagnostic techniques, interpretation of retinal examinations, and the latest international clinical guidelines and recommendations.
The program emphasized practical approaches that physicians can apply in their daily practice to support early intervention and improved patient outcomes.
The workshop highlighted the significance of empowering frontline physicians with specialized training is essential in improving ophthalmic care and reducing preventable cases of vision loss among individuals living with diabetes.
This annual initiative is part of DDI’s ongoing efforts to advance medical education, support capacity building within the healthcare system, and contribute to the national strategy for diabetes prevention and management.
Through such collaborative programs the DDI — established by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) — continues to promote health awareness, improve clinical services, and support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
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