Pupil Expanders Market Is Growing with the Increasing Number of Cataract Surgeries
Pupil expanders, or pupil expansion devices, are used by surgeons in patients with small pupils to perform cataract surgery. Thus, with the increasing number of cataract surgeries, the demand for pupil expanders is also increasing, driving the pupil expanders market growth. According to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), around three million Americans undergo cataract surgery annually. These type of expanders help improve cataract surgeon’s visualization and also help in surgical procedures such as IOL implantation, anterior capsulorhexis performance, and lens removal, without damaging ocular tissues. Small size of the pupils is one of the biggest challenges faced by most ophthalmologists while performing surgery. Moreover, small size creates difficulties for cataract surgeons to perform cataract surgery. Pupil expanders engages the pupillary margin through flanges and enlarges in size with hydration. A safe and effective tool to manage small pupi...