One of the most important among the sensory apparatus eye health is a crucial concern for humans. A large eye industry exists all over the World to prevent or treat anomalies in the vision caused by a plethora of deficiencies, malpractice, and disease.
Though nothing to boast about
medical care is a business and a vast industry that caters to a vast array of
health problems. Parallel to the healthcare industry is the drug or
pharmaceutical industry which is of vital importance to health care. In the year market for global eye care size
stood at over USD 66 billion and is
growing at the rate of CAGR of 3.8%.
Rapid digitalization, increasing
use of handheld devices with dazzling front-end screens, TV, and lifestyle
changes are leading to the rapid rise in ocular disorders. Almost 2.2 billion
people comprising one-fourth of the human population suffer from myopia or
presbyopia. Most of these problems have
become so common that sufferers take them very lightly and this is leading to
major ophthalmic abnormalities. Neglect is the major reason behind retina and
cornea damage at a later stage often leading to complete blindness.
Refractive Eye
Surgery Device Market Size
Almost all ophthalmic procedures
are technology dependent using devices to rectify refractive eye errors in
patients. Some of the technologies in use are:
- · Da Vinci (Robotic Device)
- · Lasik (Laser Driven)
- · Smile
- · PRK
The device market size for
refractive procedures stood at 195 million USD. By 2032 this industry would
scale 446 million USD growing at the rate of 7.7% CAGR.
Laser eye surgery or LASIK is one
of the segments with the largest share among refractive eye surgery medical
devices. This is due to the immense popularity of laser-driven treatment the
benefits of this device are well-known even to the common man. The greatest
burden of eye disorders has increased in less developed countries and
developing economies. LASIK procedures are very commonly applied in eye
hospitals and their use is growing. Lasik is one of the procedures applied in
refractive eye surgery globally. The
other procedures are applied in specific cases depending upon the mode of
treatment preferred by the ophthalmic surgeon.
Role of Nutrition
Diabetes and micronutrient
deficiencies lead to vision impairment. Diabetes especially leads to retinal
neuropathy which if not treated in time can lead to refractive eye problems and
blindness at a later stage. Glaucoma is
another major threat to eye vision and is caused by abnormal eye pressure that
damage the optic nerve. It is undetectable at an early stage, and the symptoms
appear gradually, sometimes they appear too late for timely treatment. If you
notice black or blind spots in your vision, then it is time to make rush for an
eye specialist without any delay. Though the abnormality strikes people over
sixty, it could affect teens and small children as well. Remember!
Most eye diseases could be cured
by a proper and healthy diet. A deficiency of vitamins and trace elements
aggravates vision problems in old people. People over sixty should consult an
expert in nutrition to prevent eye disease. The nutrition experts guide people
to a healthy diet containing micronutrients and a good lifestyle.
