Global Ophthalmic Lasers Market 2016-2020

Overview of the global ophthalmic lasers market

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global ophthalmic lasers market to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% by 2020. One of the primary growth drivers for this market is several technological advancements in the laser technology. Manufacturers have come up with developed lasers systems for correcting the vision of people with myopia and hyperopia. Advanced diagnostic technologies such as optical coherence tomography help medical personnel to perform ophthalmic laser surgeries with utmost accuracy. Similarly, optical coherence tomography assists in analysing the quantitative progression of these diseases and assess retinal abnormalities. Such advancements have developed laser systems that generate high-efficiency beams, thereby offering high success rates and effective vision correction.

An interesting trend gaining momentum in this market is the growing popularity of femtosecond laser systems. Ophthalmologists prefer these systems for high-precision ocular microsurgeries and surgical removal of cataracts. Vendors are coming up with innovative femtosecond laser systems for efficient cataract surgeries. For instance, Alcon's LenSx Laser system helps increase the performance of refractive cataract surgery with free-floating capsulotomies and pristine capsulotomy edges, and reduces the use of laser energy by 66% and lowers intraocular pressure. The growing popularity of these devices has augmented their demand in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and eye clinics across the globe.

Segmentation by product and analysis of the ophthalmic lasers market

• Photocoagulating ophthalmic lasers
• Photodisruption ophthalmic lasers
• SLT ophthalmic lasers