Ophthalmic lasers are used to treat a wide variety of diseases and conditions, but these devices are primarily used to treat retinal disease, glaucoma, and a common complication to cataract surgery. Use of lasers to treat these ophthalmic conditions has been common practice for more than 20 years, and the last major technical progress was made in the mid 1990s with the introduction of diode lasers to replace the older gas lasers. Also, the introduction of the SLT laser, a treatment breakthrough employing a lower power, shorter pulse version of existing technology, has helped to grow the category.
Global demand for ophthalmic lasers (exclusive of excimer and femtosecond lasers) along with maintenance, accessories, and endoprobes is expected to grow at a compounded rate of 10.3 percent from 2008 to 2013. Demand will be based on expansion in access to advanced medical treatment (retinal surgery and glaucoma treatment) in the developing world and rapid growth in the segment of the global population over age 65 that has a high prevalence of retinal disease.
Our Comprehensive Report on the Global Ophthalmic Laser Market (exclusive of excimer and femtosecond lasers) is the leading industry source for accurate and relevant information on all aspects of the market. A table of contents is listed below.
The data included in our reports is based on surveys of ophthalmic surgeons, extensive reviews and analysis of clinical data, interviews with company executives and analysis of financial data.
The 2008 Comprehensive Report on the Global Ophthalmic Laser Market (exclusive of femtosecond and excimer) was published in October 2008 and is printed in color and spiral bound for ease of reading. The price of the report is $3,000; additional copies are available for use within your company for $300 each.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Scope of the Study
Methodology
About the Author
The Report at a Glance
Executive Summary
Uses of Ophthalmic Lasers
RETINAL DISEASES
Retinal Diseases and Treatment
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Dry AMD
Geographic Atrophy (GA)
Wet AMD
AMD Risk Factors
Aging
Race
Heredity
Smoking
Diet & Nutrition
Sun Exposure
Symptoms of AMD
Diagnosis of AMD
Diagnostic Technologies
AMD Treatments
Laser Photocoagulation
Pharmaceutical Therapies
Diabetic Retinopathy
Causes of Diabetic Retinopathy
Background Diabetic Retinopathy (Non-Proliferative)
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Tears, Holes and Detachments
Retinitis Pigmentosa and Other Inherited Retinal Diseases
CMV Retinitis
Epiretinal Membrane (ERM)
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR)
Retinoblastoma
Global Summary of Retinal Diseases
The Aging Population and Retinal Disease
Retinal Surgical Procedures
Vitrectomy
Laser Photocoagulation
Laser Photo-Activation
Location of Retinal Surgeries
GLAUCOMA
Types of Glaucoma
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Other Types of Glaucoma
Glaucoma’s Causes and Risk Factors
Prevalence and Projections
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
CATARACT
Progression of Cataracts
A Global View of Cataracts
Prevalence of Cataracts by Age
Baby Boom Generation Reaches 60 in the US
CATARACT SURGERY
Secondary Cataract
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
Use of Ophthalmic Lasers by Specialty
Ophthalmologist by Specialty by Region
PHOTOCOAGULATION LASER MARKET
Photocoagulator Products
Photocoagulator Laser Unit Sales
Photocoagulator Average Price
Maintenance Revenues
Endoprobes. Light Sources, Etc.
Total Photocoagulator Revenues
Manufacturers Market Share
Photocoagulator New Product Development Efforts
PHOTODISRUPTION PRODUCTS
Photodisruptor Laser Unit Sales
Photodisruptor Average Price
Maintenance Revenues
Total Photodisruptor Laser Revenues
Manufacturers Market Share
Photodisruptor Lasers New Product Development Efforts
PHOTOACTIVATION LASER PRODUCTS
Carl Zeiss Meditec
Quantel Medical
Photoactivation Laser Unit Sales
Photoactivation Laser Average Price
Maintenance Revenues
Total Photoactivation Laser Revenues
Photoactivation Lasers New Product Development Efforts
SLT LASER PRODUCTS
SLT Laser Unit Sales
SLT Laser Average Price
Maintenance Revenues
Total SLT Laser Revenues
Manufacturers Market Share
SLT Lasers New Product Development Efforts
COMPANIES
Alcon, Inc.
A.R.C. Laser
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Ellex Medical Lasers Limited
Iridex Corporation
Lumenis Ltd.
Meridian AG
Nidek Co., Ltd.
OptoGlobal
Quantel Medical
OptiMedica Corporation
Synergetics, Inc.
INDEX OF TABLES
Ophthalmic Diseases and Laser Therapy
Smoking Status and AMD
US Diabetic Population by Type
Clinical Severity Scale for Diabetic Retinopathy
Frequencies & Treatments of Retinal Diseases
Vitrectomy: CPT Codes & Reimbursement Rates
Retinal Detachment: CPT Codes & Reimbursement
Retinal Procedures Eligible for ASC Reimbursement from Medicare
Retinal Procedures Proposed for ASC Reimbursement Eligibility
Projection of Glaucoma Treatment Sequence & Patients Treated
Estimated 2008 Cataract Surgeries by Country
Global Forecast for Cataract Surgery by Region/Economic Status
Global Forecast for Secondary Cataract Surgery by Region/Economic Status
Types of Lasers Required by Specialty
Ophthalmologist by Specialty by Region
Photocoagulator Models by Category
Photocoagulator Unit Sales by Region
Photocoagulators Average Sales Price
Maintenance Revenues for Photocoagulation Laser
Endoprobe Revenues
Total Photocoagulator Revenues by Region
Photodisrupter Models by Manufacturer
Photodisruptor Unit Sales by Region
Photodisrupters Average Sales Price
Maintenance Revenues for Photodisruptor Laser
Total Photodisruptor Laser Revenues by Region
Photoactivation Models by Manufacturer
Photoactivation Unit Sales by Region
Photodisrupters Average Sales Price
Maintenance Revenues for Photodisruptor Laser
Total Photoactivation Laser Revenues by Region
Photoactivation Models by Manufacturer
SLT Unit Sales by Region
SLT Average Sales Price
Maintenance Revenues for SLT Lasers
Total SLT Laser Revenues by Region
INDEX OF FIGURES
Ophthalmic Laser Revenues
Ophthalmic Laser Manufacturers Revenue Market Share
Diagnosed Retinal Diseases in the US
Global Neovascular AMD Population by Country/Region
Prevalence of Advanced AMD in the US by Age Group
Percentage of Diabetics Developing Retinopathy Inherited Retinal Diseases in the United States
Population 60 Years and Older in 2008 and 2020
Global Forecast for Vitrectomies
Global Forecast for Repairs of Retinal Detachment
Monthly Photocoagulation Procedures by US Surgeons
Retinal Surgery Locations in the US
Prevalence of POAG by Age Group (US)
Prevalence of POAG in Blacks and Whites (US)
Projected Global Incidence of Glaucoma (Diagnosed and Undiagnosed)
Glaucoma Prevalence by Type of Glaucoma and Region
Prevalence of Cataracts in the US by Age Group
Forecast for US Population Growth by Age Group
Photocoagulation Wavelengths and Purpose
Photocoagulation Laser Market Share by Segment
Sales of New Photocoagulators by Purchase Reason
Photocoagulator Units Market Share by Category
Photocoagulator Installed Base
Photocoagulator Market Share
Sales of New Photodisruptor Laser by Purchase Reason
Photodisruptor Lasers Installed Base by Region
Photodisruptor Laser Market Share
Sales of New Photoactivation Lasers by Purchase Reason
Photoactivation Lasers Installed Base by Region
Photoactivation Laser Market Share
Sales of New SLT Lasers by Purchase Reason
SLT Lasers Installed Base by Region