Ultrasonic phacoemulsification is the standard of care for cataract surgery in all wealthy nations, and the technology is on the way to becoming the standard of care in less developed regions, as well. The sophisticated phaco machines and disposable kits required to perform modern cataract surgery create a significant market opportunity.
Market Scope expects global sales of approximately $840 million in cataract equipment and dedicated machines in 2008. In addition, we forecast that the market will increase to $1.15 billion by 2013 at a compounded annual growth rate of 6.4 percent.
Our report on the global cataract surgical equipment market is a leading industry source for accurate and relevant information on all aspects of the cataract surgical equipment market, including phaco machine market share, average pricing, and market projections.
The data included in our reports is based on quarterly surveys of cataract surgeons, interviews with company executives and analysis of financial data.
· An overview of incidence and causes of cataracts as well as the treatment methods of cataracts worldwide.
· A description of surgeons, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals and other providers of cataract surgery with a description of decision processes and buying patterns.
· An analysis of cataract surgical equipment in use today with a detailed analysis of market share by units and dollars, plus projections for the next five years.
· A comparison of the new phaco machines introduced in 2008 and new enhancements in the development process.
An analysis of the phaco machine-pack business including details on market share, average pricing and projection for the next five years.
· A description of the phaco handpiece market along with an analysis of market share, average pricing and projections for the next five years.
· Descriptions of new technologies on the horizon with details on development programs and regulatory status.
The report also profiles 31 companies involved in the development and manufacturing of cataract equipment. A complete table of contents and list of companies profiled can be found on the following page.
The Comprehensive Global Cataract Surgical Equipment Market Report was published in July of 2008. Reports are printed in color and are spiral bound for ease of reading. The price of the report is $2,750; additional copies are available for use within your company for $300 each. We also offer the Cataract Bundle including the Global Cataract Surgical Equipment Market Report , the Global IOL Market Report and the Global Single-Use Ophthalmic Surgical Products Market Report for a discounted price of $8,250.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Scope
Methodology
About the Author
The Report at a Glance
Executive Summary
Global Cataract Equipment Market by Region
Phaco Machine Pricing Trends
Leading Competitors
Key Competitive Factors in the Cataract Equipment Market
CATARACTS
Types of Cataracts
Progression of Cataracts
A Global View of Cataracts
Prevalence of Cataracts by Age
Patients Are Having Cataract Surgery at a Younger Age
The Search for a Cure for Cataracts
The Aging Global Population
Populations Age 60 Years and Older by Country
Baby Boom Generation Reaches 60 in the US
CATARACT SURGERY
A Brief History
Today’s Earlier Cataract Removal
Methods of Cataract Extraction
Manual ECCE
Automated ECCE
Phacoemulsification
A Global View of Cataract Surgery
Countries with Greatest Surgery Volume
Cataract Surgeries Analyzed by Global Region/Economic Status
Forecast for Global Growth in Cataract Surgery
US CATARACT SURGERY PROVIDERS
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)
History of ASCs
ASCs in the US
ASCs by State
Cataract Surgery in ASCs
ASC Growth
Corporate-Owned ASCs
Cataract Surgeries Performed at ASCs
ASC Regulation and Reimbursement
Cataract Surgery in Hospitals
Cataract Surgery Worldwide
Move to Outpatient Surgery
Profile of the Cataract Surgeon
US Cataract and Cataract/Refractive Surgeons
Membership in Professional Organizations
Cataract/IOL Reimbursement
THE GLOBAL PHACO MACHINE MARKET
Competitors in the Phaco Machine Market
Tier One Companies
Tier Two Companies
Tier Three Companies
Leading Competitors
Competitor Market Shares by Region/Economics
Phaco Machine Market and Growth Expectations
The US Phaco Machine Market
The Phaco Machine Market in Western Europe
The Japanese Phaco Machine Market
Other Phaco Machine Markets
Phaco Machine Pricing and Margins
Growth in the Bundling of Phaco Machines
Phaco Machines and their Features
Phaco Machine Market Share by Competitor
US Market Share
Ultrasonic Handpiece Replacements
I/A Handpieces
Ultrasonic Tips Sold Separately
Service and Additional Accessories
Keys to Competitive Success
Emerging Technology
Improvements in Ultrasonic Phaco
Waterjet Phaco
Laser Phaco
Source: ARC Product Literature
Plans for Using Femtosecond Laser Technology
Mechanical Phaco Technologies
Opinion Leaders in Cataract Surgery
GLOBAL PHACO MACHINE PACK MARKET
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Global Market Forecast
The Phaco Machine Pack Market in the US
The Phaco Machine Pack Market in Europe
The Phaco Machine Pack Market in Japan
Other Markets for Machine Packs
Market for Disposable Packs and Reusable Packs
Market Share by Competitor
Keys to Competitive Success
GLOBAL PHOTODISRUPTER LASER MARKET
Photodisrupters and Their Uses
Description of the Nd:YAG laser
Photodisrupter Market and Growth Expectations
Pricing and Margins
Market Share by Competitor
Desirable Product Attributes
Keys to Competitive Success
Emerging Technology
COMPANY PROFILES
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Alcon, Inc.
AmSurg Corp.
A.R.C. Laser GmbH
Bausch & Lomb
Beyonder Technologies Co. Ltd.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
D.O.R.C. (Dutch Ophthalmic Research)
Ellex Medical Lasers Limited
Fritz Ruck Ophthalmologic Systems GmbH
Geuder AG
Katena Products, Inc.
Kirwan Surgical Products, Inc.
Lumenis
Mastel Precision
Mediphacos
MicroSurgical Technology
Nidek Co., LTD.
NovaMed Eyecare, Inc.
Oertli Instrumente, AG
Optikon 2000 S.p.A.
Rhein Medical, Inc.
Surgin, Inc.
Zevex International
INDEX OF TABLES
Total Populations and 60-&-Older Population Segments by Major Country
Advancements in Cataract Surgical Technology
Estimated 2008 Cataract Surgeries by Country
Forecast for Surgery by Region/Economic Status
US ASCs and Dedicated Eye Surgery ASCs
Providers & Cataract Surgeries Performed
Best Eye Hospitals in the US
Global Demographic Model for Cataract Surgery
US Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Medicare Reimbursement Rates for Procedures
Cataract Machines, Accessories and Packs
Forecast for Ultrasonic Tips Sold Separately
ASCs by Specialty
ASC and Hospital Outpatient Reimbursements for CPT Code 66984
Membership in Professional Organizations
Sources of Revenue for Cataract Surgeons
Marketing Methods Used for Cataract Practices
Medicarevs. Privately-Covered Cataract Surgeries
US Cataract Surgeon Beliefs Concerning Micro-Incision Phaco Techniques
Alcon Infiniti & Legacy Models
AMO WhiteStar Signature & Sovereign Compact
Bausch & Lomb Stellaris and Millennium Systems
Oertli OS3 Phaco & Vitrectomy Modules
Optikon Antares 2000 & Pulsar Minimal Stress
I/A Handpiece
ASICO Irrigating & Aspirating Bi-manual Handpieces
Alcon OZil Tortional Tip Motion
AMO WhiteStar Signature Patient Interface
INDEX OF FIGURES
ASCs by Specialty
ASC and Hospital Outpatient Reimbursements
Surgeon Membership in Professional Organizations
Sources of Revenue for Cataract Surgeons
Marketing Methods Used for Cataract Practices
Medicare vs. Privately-Covered Cataract Surgeries
US Cataract Surgeon Beliefs Concerning Micro-Incision Phaco Techniques
Alcon Infiniti & Legacy Models
AMO WhiteStar Signature & Sovereign Compact
Bausch & Lomb Stellaris and Millennium Systems
Oertli OS3 Phaco & Vitrectomy Modules
Optikon Antares 2000 & Pulsar Minimal Stress Model
I/A Handpiece
ASICO Irrigating & Aspirating Bi-manual Handpieces
Alcon OZil Tortional Tip Motion
AMO WhiteStar Signature Patient Interface
INDEX OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Alcon Infiniti & Legacy Models
AMO WhiteStar Signature & Sovereign Compact
Bausch & Lomb Stellaris and Millennium Systems
Oertli OS3 Phaco & Vitrectomy Modules
Optikon Antares 2000 & Pulsar Minimal Stress
I/A Handpiece
ASICO Irrigating & Aspirating Bi-manual Handpieces
Alcon OZil Tortional Tip Motion
AMO WhiteStar Signature Patient Interface