The economic burden of diabetes-related visual impairment and blindness in Saudi Arabia

Gihan Hamdy Elsisi et al.

Health Economics Review2026https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-026-00721-3article
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The significant economic repercussions of diabetes-related visual impairment and blindness across individuals, households, and the Saudi healthcare system impose a substantial financial burden. These findings highlight the urgent need for investment in innovative interventions and screening programs aimed at mitigating these costs, enhancing accessibility to essential treatments, improving the quality of life of affected individuals and families, and achieving sustainable healthcare and socioeconomic development goals in the Kingdom.

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@article{gihan2026,
  title        = {{The economic burden of diabetes-related visual impairment and blindness in Saudi Arabia}},
  author       = {Gihan Hamdy Elsisi et al.},
  journal      = {Health Economics Review},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-026-00721-3},
}

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