MarketScope

Our report on the global single-use ophthalmic surgical products market, now in its tenth edition, is a leading industry source for accurate and relevant information on all aspects of the ophthalmic single-use device market. We review cataract surgery, the dominant procedure in this market, as well as cataract surgery providers worldwide. We analyze the following market segments: viscoelastics, knives, disposable instruments, balanced salt solutions, custom-packaged kits, eye drapes, sutures, fluid management devices, eye shields, and hemostatic devices. We analyze worldwide markets using the following geographic/economic categories: the US, Western Europe, Japan, Other Wealthy Nations, China, India, Latin America, and Rest of World. This report includes market data for 2010, and we forecast market performance through 2015.

Since 2001 we have conducted annual surveys of US cataract surgeons on important issues regarding practice characteristics, product preferences, surgical techniques, and practice marketing. Our survey highlights practice patterns regarding presbyopia-correcting IOLs, aspheric IOLs, correction of astigmatism, and small-incision cataract surgery. We also measure market share by manufacturer, product, and market segment. Leading ophthalmic firms and organizations sponsor the survey in order to better understand industry dynamics and gain important insights into surgeons’ experiences and preferences, as well as emerging trends.

Our approach includes trend analysis based on comparisons with information gathered in previous years. All information is presented in color charts and tables with concise narratives for enhanced clarity and context.