Our report is the leading industry source for accurate and timely information on all aspects of the markets for ophthalmic diagnostic equipment used for primary eye care and for preoperative diagnostic tests. The report includes corneal topographers, comprehensive eye scanners, wavefron analyzers, aberrometers, A-Scan, specular microscopes, refractors, pachymeters, retinoscopes, chart projectors, lensometers, slit lamps, direct ophthalmoscopes and OR microscopes. We feature a review of the technology used, its clinical applications, and a discussion of the competitive environment.
We use eight geographic/economic categories to examine global markets: the US, Western Europe, Japan, other wealthy nations, China, India, Latin America and the rest of the world. We compile and analyze data on the installed base of equipment, market share by technology and manufacturer, unit demand, and prices. The data is drawn from our quarterly surveys of ophthalmic surgeons, company financial reporting, interviews with company executives and published clinical data. Based on our understanding of the industry and our data analysis over time, we provide five-year market forecasts.
Our report offers context for further understanding market trends and forecasts with discussions of ophthalmic specialties, reimbursement issues and eye care worldwide. Our final chapter profiles the companies involved in the surgical and office-based diagnostic equipment markets.
The 2008 Comprehensive Report on the Global Surgical & Office-Based Diagnostic Equipment Market was published in January 2009. This spiral-bound, full-color, 234-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 $3,200. Additional copies are available for use within your company at an additional charge of $300 per copy.
Abbreviated table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Global Market by Region/Economic Status
Key Factors Shaping the Market
Trends in the Diagnostic Equipment Market
Availability of Multifunctional Equipment
Use of Automatic Diagnostic Devices
Intra-operative Surgical-Assist Diagnostic Devices
Increased OCT Use and Market Penetration
More Use of Diagnostic Equipment “Click” Fees
EYE CARE PROVIDERS
Optometric Segments by Practice Style
Diagnostic Equipment Used by Optometric Practice
Eye Care Outside of the United States
Keys to Competing Successfully
CAT & REF DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES
Corneal Topography
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
Comprehensive Eye Scanners
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Market
Intra-operative Eye Scanners
Market for Wavefront Analyzers
Installed Base of Wavefront Analyzers
Market Share by Manufacturers
Pachymetry
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
A-Scan Biometry
Market Size and Growth Expectations Market
Optical Biometry Systems
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
Specular Microscopes
Conditions Revealed with Specular Microscopy
Reimbursement
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
REFRACTING EQUIPMENT
Refraction and Visual Acuity
Desirable Features of Refractors
Market for Manual Refractors
Markets for Auto Refractors
Refractor Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
Lensometers
Market for Manual & Auto Lensometers
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technologies
Chart Projectors
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
Retinoscopes
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
GENERAL EYE EXAMINATION EQUIPMENT
General Examination Slit Lamps
Diagnostic Slit Lamps
Photo Slit Lamps
Dedicated Laser Delivery Slit Lamps
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
OR Microscopes
Clinical Considerations
Product Description
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Emerging Technology
Direct Ophthalmoscopes
Market Size and Growth Expectations
Pricing & Competitors
Emerging Technology
Trial Lens and Frame Sets
Low Vision Testing Devices
Other Vision Testing Devices
SELECTED TABLES
Tier-Three Market Participants
Select Multifunction Diagnostic Equipment
US Optometrists by Practice Classification
Revenue Profile of Typical Optometric Practice
Diagnostic Instruments Used in Practice
Global Installed Base of Corneal Topographers
Global Market in Topography Systems
Market Shares of Topography Suppliers
Forecast for Global Market in Eye Scanners
Market Shares of CES System Suppliers
Installed Base of Wavefront Analyzers
Forecast for the Global Market in Pachymeters
Market Shares of Pachymeter Suppliers
Forecast of Global Market in Biometry Systems
Global Installed Base of Biometry Systems
Global Installed Base of Specular Microscopes
Global Installed Base of Manual Refractors
Global Forecast of Manual Refractors
Global Installed Base of Auto Refractors
Forecast for the Global Market in All Refractors
Market Shares of Leading Refractor Suppliers
Global Installed Base of Manual Lensometers
Global Installed Base of Auto Lensometers
Global Installed Base of Chart Projectors
Forecast for Global Market in Chart Projectors
Market Shares of Chart Projector Suppliers
Global Installed Base of Retinoscopes
Forecast for the Global Market in Retinoscopes
Market Shares of Retinoscope Suppliers
Global Installed Base of Slit Lamps
Market Shares of Leading Slit Lamp Suppliers
Forecast for Global Market in OR Microscopes
Market Shares of OR Microscope Suppliers
Installed Base of Direct Ophthalmoscopes
SELECTED FIGURES
Forecast for the Global Diagnostic Equipment Market by Region/Economic Status
Healthcare Costs as a Percentage of GDP Global Forecast for the Cataract/Refractive Diagnostic Device Market
Drivers for Corneal Topography System Sales
Drivers for New CES System Sales
Market Share for Wavefront Analyzers
Drivers for New Slit Lamp Sales
Drivers for New OR Microscope Sales
New Direct Ophthalmoscope Drivers