Our report is the leading industry source for accurate and timely information on all aspects of the glaucoma surgical device market. Our report includes an extensive analysis of glaucoma diagnostic equipment, ophthalmic lasers for treatment of glaucoma, glaucoma drainage devices and implants, and single-use items for glaucoma surgery. We also discuss developing technologies.
We use six geographic/economic categories to examine global markets: the US, Western Europe, Japan, other wealthy nations, China, and the rest of the world. We compile and analyze data on glaucoma procedure volumes and market shares by technology and manufacturer. The data is drawn from our quarterly surveys of ophthalmic surgeons, reviews of clinical data, analysis of manufacturers’ specifications, analysis of company financial reports, and interviews with company executives. Based on our understanding of the industry and our data analysis over time, we provide five-year market forecasts.
Our report offers context for understanding market trends and forecasts with discussions of the epidemiology of glaucoma, types of glaucoma, the condition’s prevalence, key demographics of glaucoma patients, approaches to treatment, and reimbursement issues. Our final chapter profiles the companies involved in the glaucoma surgical device market.
The 2007 Comprehensive Report on the Global Glaucoma Surgical Device Market was published in March, 2007. This spiral-bound, full-color, 146-page report is chockfull of useful graphs, charts, tables and images of the technology that help bring the text to life and enhance the report’s readability. The price of the report is $2,500. Additional copies are available for use within your company at an additional charge of $300 per copy.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Scope
Methodology
About the Author
Executive Summary
Global Market by Region
Competitors
GLAUCOMA
Types of Glaucoma
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Normal-Pressure Glaucoma
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Pigmentary Glaucoma
Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma
Angle-Recession Glaucoma
Neovascular Glaucoma
Glaucoma’s Causes and Risk Factors
Ocular Hypertension
Family History
Age
Race
Prevalence and Projections
Global Prevalence
Prevalence in the United States
POAG by Age Group and Race
Prevalence in Western Europe
Prevalence in Asia
Diagnosis
Tonometry
Fundus Photography
Ophthalmoscopy
Gonioscopy with Contact Lens
Perimetry or Visual Field Testing
Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy
Glaucoma Scope Examination
Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
Therapeutic Intervention
Medication
Laser Treatment
Filtering Surgery
Glaucoma Drainage Devices
United States Glaucoma Organizations
DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT FOR GLAUCOMA
Tonometers
Manual Tonometers
Applanation Tonometers
Market for Manual Applanation Tonometers
Electromechanical Applanation Tonometers
Market for Electronic Applanation Tonometers
Non-Contact Air Puff Tonometers
Market for Non-Contact Air Puff Tonometers
Tonometer/Tonograph Systems
Market for Tonograph Tonometers
Growth Expectations for All Tonometers
Tonometer Pricing and Margins
Market Share by Competitor
Emerging Technology
Perimeters
Perimeter Testing Methods
Manual Perimetry
Market for Manual Perimeters
Automated Perimetry
LED Fixed-Point Auto Perimeters
Market for LED Perimeters
Auto Projection Perimeters
Market for Auto Projection Perimeters
Perimeter Design Considerations
Growth Expectation for All Perimeters
Pricing and Margins
Market Shares of Leading Competitors
Emerging Technology
Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopes
Increased Use of SLOs
Market Size and Growth Expectations for SLOs
SLO Prices
Market Shares of the Leading SLO Suppliers
Emerging Technology
Optical Coherence Tomography
Reimbursement for OCT
Market Size and Growth Expectations for OCTs
Market Shares of the Leading OCT Suppliers
Emerging Technology
Development of Comprehensive Normative Databases
GLAUCOMA DRAINAGE DEVICES
History of the Procedure
Current GDD Designs
GDDs with No Resistance
GDDs with Uniform Resistance
GDDs with Variable Resistance
Common GDD Complications
Optonol Ex-Press Shunt
Staar AquaFlow
OculusGen Biomedical Inc. Biodegradable Implant
Glaucoma Valve Reimbursement
GDD Indications
Product Listing by Leading GDD Supplier
GDD Market Size and Growth Projections
Leading GDD Suppliers
Emerging Technologies
Becton Dickenson GDD
Glaukos Corporation
GMP Vision Solutions
iScience Surgical
Refocus Group
Solx Inc.
Transcend Medical
Wound Healing of Oklahoma, Inc.
GLAUCOMA LASERS
Laser Procedures
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT)
The Effectiveness of ALT
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (PI)
Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC)
Surgical Lasers Used for Glaucoma Treatment
Argon Lasers
SLT Nd:YAG Lasers
Titanium Sapphire Laser Trabeculotomy (TLT)
Cyclophotocoagulation Lasers
Market Size and Growth Projections
Competitors
SINGLE-USE ITEMS
Glaucoma Surgery Single-Use Items
Market Forecast for Single-Use Items
Competitors
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
The Neomedics Trabecutome Surgical System
INDEX OF TABLES
Glaucoma Treatment Sequence & Patients Treated
Global Market for Manual Applanation Tonometers
Global Market for Electronic Applanation Tonometers
Global Market for Non-Contact Air Puff Tonometers
Global Market for All Types of Tonometers
Market Share of Leading Tonometer Suppliers
Leading Tonometer Models
Global Market for LED Static Perimeters
Global Market for Projection Perimeters
Global Market for All Perimeters
Market Shares of Leading Perimeter Suppliers
Perimeter Suppliers and Models
Reimbursement for Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy
Global Market for SLOs and Accessories
Market Shares of Leading SLO Suppliers
Leading SLO Suppliers and Models
CPT Reimbursement Codes for OCT
Projected Global Market for OCT Systems
Medicare GDD CPT Code Reimbursement
Leading GDD Models by Supplier
Worldwide GDD Market Forecast by Region
Estimated Sales of Leading GDD Competitors
Global Market for Dedicated Glaucoma Lasers
Global Market for SLT Lasers
Market for Dedicated Photocoagulation Lasers
Market Shares of Surgical Laser Competitors
Glaucoma Single Use Device Sales
Market Shares of Single-Use Glaucoma Surgical Device Competitors
Global Glaucoma Surgical Instrument Market
INDEX OF FIGURES
Global Glaucoma Market Share, Drugs vs. Devices
Global Glaucoma Device Market by Segment
Global Glaucoma Diagnostic Equipment Market Competitors in Glaucoma Products Market
Prevalence of POAG by Age Group (US)
Prevalence of POAG in Blacks and Whites (US)
Projected Global Incidence of Glaucoma
Prevalence of POAG by Age Group and Race (US)
Incidence of Glaucoma in US
Incidence of Glaucoma in Western Europe
Incidence of Glaucoma in Japan
Global Glaucoma Diagnostic Equipment Sales Global Single-Use Device Market by Specialty
Glaucoma Surgeries
COMPANY PROFILES
American Surgical Instruments Company
Accutome
Alcon, Inc.
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Bausch & Lomb
BD Ophthalmic Systems
Canon, Inc.
Carl Zeiss Meditec, AG (Humphrey)
EagleVision
Ellex Laser Systems
Glaukos
GMP Vision
Haag-Streit
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
IOP Inc.
Iridex Corporation
I-Science Surgical
Katena Products, Inc.
Keeler
Kowa
Lumenis
NeoMedix
New World Medical
Nidek
Oculus Optikgeräte
OculusGen Biomedical Inc.
Optonol Ltd.
Optovue
Quantel
Reichert
Rhein Medical, Inc.
Solx (Subsidiary of Occulogix)
Staar Surgical Company
Talia Technology, Inc.
Topcon Corporation
Volk Optical, Inc.
Ziemer Ophthalmics