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The outlook for intraocular lenses through 1990.
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
|May 1, 1986
Summary
Cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation volumes have surged. Despite this growth, the study predicts continued expansion, indicating that the market is not nearing saturation due to R&D and demographic factors.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical device industry analysis
Background:
- Extracapsular cataract extraction with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is a highly successful intraocular procedure.
- There has been a significant increase in the number of cataract surgeries and IOLs implanted over the last decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress of cataract extraction and IOL implantation from 1973 to 1983.
- To predict the volume of these procedures up to 1990.
- To analyze research and development (R&D) factors impacting domestic and foreign markets.
Main Methods:
- Historical data review of cataract extraction and IOL implantation from 1973-1983.
- Predictive modeling for procedure volumes up to 1990.
- Analysis of R&D and demographic influences on market trends.
Main Results:
- The number of cataract extractions and IOL implantations has grown substantially.
- R&D advancements and demographic shifts are key market drivers.
- Market saturation is not anticipated in the near future.
Conclusions:
- The cataract surgery and IOL industries are not approaching a saturation point.
- Continued growth is expected due to ongoing innovation and demographic trends.
- The success of these procedures fuels market expansion.