The Global Optometry Equipment Market Continues To Grow Owing To the Increasing Rate of Eye-Related Issues Such As Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy Along With the Rapid Growth of the Geriatric Population
Optometry
equipment is one of the most essential and important healthcare devices. An
optometrist plays a very vital role in providing care to patients with visual
problems. For this reason, it becomes very important for an optometrist to
purchase all sorts of optometry equipment for them. In the present time, one of
the most effective ways to ensure the patient's safety is through using
state-of-art computerized optometry equipment. The computerized optometry
equipment ensures that patients do not face any eye injuries while they are
under treatment by the optometrist. Optometric computerized tracking systems
and other related computerized optometry equipment are being widely used in
optometry practice. The system enables the optometrists to track the movements
of the eyeballs during eye exercise and thus identify eye problems at early
stages. These computerized optometry equipment help in reducing patient
discomfort and eyestrain. The most common problem associated with optometry is
eye strain, which can be reduced with the help of this equipment.
Market Dynamics
The
main factor influencing the optometry equipment market is the increasing number
of ophthalmic disorders, mainly diabetic retinopathy, AMD, and glaucoma. For
instance, according to the National Institutes of Health, in 2020 approximately
80 million people worldwide were suffering from glaucoma. Moreover, the
increase in the geriatric population is expected to propel market growth.
Additionally, the increased amount of usage of contact lenses and several
surgical ophthalmic devices during the surgery of refractive error correction
is estimated to augment the market growth.
There are various benefits of an optometry equipment tracking system,
which include: safe practice, patient satisfaction, reduced costs, enhanced
patient care, and vision health.
However
the cost of the devices and lesser knowledge related to several surgical
procedures and the main restraining factor hindering the growth of the
optometry equipment market.
This
market is distributed in five regions that include North America, Asia-Pacific,
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, and Latin America. Among these, North
America is estimated to hold a significant share of the optometry
equipment market, owing to the increasing incidence of glaucoma in the
region. According to BrightFocus Foundation, in 2020 there were approximately 3
million U.S. residents suffer from glaucoma. Moreover, the rapid increase of
the geriatric population in the region is accelerating the market growth. The
optometry equipment market in Asia-Pacific is estimated to witness significant
growth owing to the presence of key players in the region backed by favorable
government initiatives.
Competitive
Analysis
Key
players operating in the optometry equipment market include Topcon Corporation,
Novartis International AG, Nidek Co. Ltd., Luneau Technology Group, Heine
Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Heidelberg Engineering GmbH, Haag-Streit AG,
Essilor International S.A., Escalon Services, Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, and Canon
Inc.
In
April 2018, Nidek introduced a new business unit in Korea for expanding its
product line in the region.
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