Following a protracted decline that began in 2007, we expect global demand for laser refractive surgery to start improving in 2010 and to subsequently return to previous levels and growth rates. However, much of the growth in the coming years will be driven by increasing demand in rapidly emerging markets, while recovery will be slower in the US and in Europe.
Our Comprehensive Report on the Presbyopia-Correcting Surgery Market is the leading industry source for accurate and relevant information on all aspects of the market. In depth coverage is provided on prospective presbyopia surgery patient segments and refractive errors, and also includes analysis of cataract patients, LASIK, post-LASIK and post cataract patients segments. Our report covers of all relevant technologies including multifocal IOLs, accommodating IOLs, multifocal and other laser ablation techniques, corneal inlays, scleral expansion and combination treatment techniques.
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.
A confluence of rising vision expectations and technological innovations will drive the development of a large market for treatment of presbyopia. This rapidly developing market is still in its infancy with 2008 revenues at the manufacturer level of $307 million, and the market is expected to grow to $1.5 billion by 2013. Much of this market growth will still occur after 2013 as new technologies, which will drive increased demand, reach the market. Procedure volumes of 419 thousand in 2008 are expected to grow to 9.3 million by 2020.
Today, options for treatment of presbyopia remain limited, risks of complications are significant and many compromises are required. Together, these factors currently reduce the value proposition for the surgical correction of presbyopia. Yet some of the products that will serve this evolving market are available today, as well as a growing network of laser centers and surgery centers prepared to offer refractive surgery, a rapidly growing senior population segment with more active and demanding lifestyles and increasing affluence worldwide.
The Comprehensive Report on the Presbyopia-Correcting Surgery Market was published in February 2009 and is printed in color and spiral bound for ease of reading. The price of the report is $3,650; additional copies are available for use within your company for $300 each.
Our refractive quarterly updates report on performance in the US refractive market based on responses to our quarterly surveys of hundreds of US refractive surgeons. We track quarterly refractive procedure volume, laser center ownership, surgery locations, wavefront-driven LASIK procedures, microkeratome use by maker, procedure market share by laser or other technology, procedure fees and pricing trends, the installed base of excimer lasers, market share by laser manufacturer, and additional cross-tabulations. We provide data from previous quarters for trend analysis, and each quarter we offer a full-year forecast based on the latest information. Data is presented in color charts, graphs and tables with concise narratives emphasizing key data points. We also provide an overview summarizing the quarter’s results and trends.
US Refractive Quarterly Updates are published approximately 45 days following the end of each calendar quarter. The year’s four quarterly reports are sold as an annual subscription at a price of $5,000. A single edition of the US Refractive Quarterly Update may be purchased for $1,600.
Our Annual Refractive Surgeon Survey is designed to gather information that increases the understanding of industry dynamics and provides important insights into leading industry trends. Our analyses yield accurate and valuable information about surgeons’ opinions and their use of products, techniques and procedures.