The Global Medical Laser Systems Market Is Projected To Grow Owing To the Increasing Incidence of Ophthalmologic Issues in the World

 

Medical laser systems are a branch of medical science that uses high-energy light to cure or treat certain diseases and conditions. Laser medicine consists of the application of focused light in medical diagnoses, treatments, or procedures, including laser resurfacing, photodynamic therapy, and laser surgery. The first types of these lasers were developed over sixty years ago and used to treat eye disorders such as congenital cataracts and glaucoma. Since then, other branches of this medical field such as radiology and ophthalmology have utilized lasers for treatment and research. Currently, there are several types of lasers for different uses in medicine. Lasers are used in almost every area of medicine to decrease, treat, and prevent many diseases, and help with surgical procedures.

The beam of a medical laser varies depending on the type of laser being used. The type of laser and the frequency of pulses used dictate the beam width and the depth penetration of the light. The wavelength of the beam is also determined by the type of tissue being treated. For instance, beams penetrating deep into the tissue will require a higher wavelength than those penetrating closer to the surface of the tissue.

The increasing incidence of ophthalmic issues in the world is the main factor that is enhancing the growth of the global medical laser systems market. For instance, according to the World Health Organization in the world around 2.2 billion individuals have distance or near vision impairment. In at least half of these cases, vision impairment may have been prevented or still need to be addressed. Moreover, the rapidly increasing aesthetic appeal is also driving the growth of the global medical laser systems market.

In addition to the beam width and the wavelength, the intensity and color of the light also affect the effectiveness of laser radiation. The intense color is due to the fluorescent green color produced by the carbon dioxide laser and the cool blue light produced by the xenon laser. Although lasers can be used to remove excess fat, remove unwanted hair, slow the aging process, and correct imperfections on the skin, lasers are primarily used to enhance one aspect of a patient's body or another. However, stringent regulations related to the usage of medical lasers are the main restraining factor that is hindering the growth of the global medical laser systems market.

Owing to the increasing prevalence of ophthalmologic issues, North America is witnessing high demand in the global medical laser systems market. For instance, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12 million individuals, who are 40 years and over in the U.S. have vision impairments, which includes 1 million who are suffering from blindness, 3 million suffer vision impairment after correction along with 8 million who suffer vision impairment wing to the uncorrected refractive error. These factors have resulted in several industrial developments in the global medical laser systems market. For instance, in January 2020, DEKA M.E.L.A. SRL and Cartessa Aesthetics entered an exclusive distribution agreement for marketing Luxea, which is an aesthetic platform device.