An ophthalmic
diagnostic device is a medical device used to identify a defect or deficiency
in the human visual pathway. Ophthalmic devices are used in patients with
ophthalmic disorders such as presbyopia, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal
disorders, conjunctivitis, and dry eyes. An eye-related problem may be the
result of an infection or may be congenital. Ophthalmologists and other eye
care professionals use ophthalmic devices to diagnose and treat these
disorders. Continuous advances in technology have been made in ophthalmic
devices to achieve efficient diagnosis and treatment. Ophthalmic devices play a
major role in avoiding vision loss and improving the quality of life of
patients. Maintenance of vision is important as eyes are a vital sensory organ.
Analysts forecast
the Global Ophthalmic
Diagnostic Devices market will
grow at a CAGR of 4.75 percent over the period 2013-2018.
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Covered in this Report
The report covers
the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Ophthalmic
Diagnostic Devices market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market
size, the report considers revenue generated from various devices used for
ophthalmic diagnostics, which include:
- Refractors
- Corneal Topography Systems
- Retinal Ultrasound Systems
- Fundus Camera
- Ophthalmoscopes
- Optical Coherence Tomography Systems
- Perimeters
- Slit Lamps
- Tonometers
Global Ophthalmic
Diagnostic Devices Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth
market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the
Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Ophthalmic
Diagnostic Devices market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming
years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in
this market.
According to the
report, one of the major drivers in the market is the growing incidence of
ophthalmic diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, and retinal disorders.
According to the WHO, it is estimated that around 20 million people suffered
from cataracts in 2010. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2011,
approximately 2.3 million Americans aged 40 and older were affected by glaucoma
and more than 2 million Americans age 50 and older had advanced age-related
macular degeneration.
Further, the report
states that the growth of the Global Ophthalmic Diagnostic Devices market is
inhibited by some serious challenges. One of the major challenges in the market
is the lack of awareness about ophthalmic disorders. According to the WHO, in
2010 nearly 45 million people were blind, globally, because of the poor access
to care and an unawareness of the disorders.
