市場調査レポート
商品コード
1442587
スリットランプの世界市場の評価:タイプ別、技術別、エンドユーザー別、地域別、機会、予測(2017年~2031年)Slit lamp Market Assessment, By Type, By Technology, By End-user, By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2031F |
● お客様のご希望に応じて、既存データの加工や未掲載情報(例:国別セグメント)の追加などの対応が可能です。 詳細はお問い合わせください。
スリットランプの世界市場の評価:タイプ別、技術別、エンドユーザー別、地域別、機会、予測(2017年~2031年) |
出版日: 2024年03月04日
発行: Market Xcel - Markets and Data
ページ情報: 英文 245 Pages
納期: 3~5営業日
|
世界のスリットランプの市場規模は、予測期間中にCAGR 4.25%で成長し、2023年の3億274万米ドルから、2031年には4億2,235万米ドルに成長すると予測されています。
世界のスリットランプ市場の成長は、眼病有病率の増加、有利な技術進歩、眼科検診の重要性に関する人々の意識の高まりなど、さまざまな要因によってもたらされます。さらに、高効率スリットランプの開発におけるR&Dを強化するための政府支援、政策、プログラムの増加や、この分野における官民セクターによる投資の増加が、スリットランプ世界市場の成長をさらに促進しています。
視力障害の有病率の増加により、早期かつ正確な診断のためのスリットランプの需要が高まっており、同市場は一貫して力強い成長を続けています。高齢化人口の増加が視力障害の主な原因です。加齢に伴い、加齢黄斑変性、白内障、老眼など多くの眼病が発生し、早期診断はこれらの問題を管理する上でもっとも重要なステップです。スリットランプは、角膜内皮細胞数、角膜厚、前房細胞の評価など、さまざまなパラメーターの定性的・定量的分析を提供できます。失明予防における頻繁な眼科検診の重要性に対する人々の意識の高まりも、世界のスリットランプ市場をさらに促進しています。
先進的なソフトウェアとハードウェアを統合し、コンパクトでコスト効率が高く、インテリジェントで、患者記録へのアクセスが便利なデジタルスリットランプの開発など、急速な技術の進歩も市場の成長を支えています。スリットランプ市場はさらに、有利な規制の枠組み、政府支援の増加、イニシアティブ、政策、遠隔地での検眼プログラム強化のためのプログラムなどの影響を受けており、これらは視力障害の有病率に対抗するのに役立ちます。さらに、R&Dイニシアチブの増加、M&Aや企業間の提携契約などの頻繁な提携活動、主な市場参入企業による持続的な製品発売も世界のスリットランプ市場を推進しています。
北米が大きな市場シェアを占める
北米は堅牢な医療インフラを誇り、特に米国は高度な医療設備を持つため、世界のスリットランプ市場を独占しています。この地域の人々は、眼病予防のための早期診断とスクリーニングの重要性と利点を認識しており、このことも市場の成長に寄与しています。同地域では眼科手術の件数が増加しており、専門の眼科外科医が多く存在することも、眼の評価とスクリーニングを行うスリットランプの高い需要にさらに寄与しています。発表された記事によると、世界では毎年約2,000万件の白内障手術が行われており、そのうち米国だけで約370万件が行われています。これらの手術は一貫したスクリーニングと評価を必要とするため、高効率のスリットランプの需要が高まっています。さらに、Coburn Technologies, Inc.やReichert, Inc.のような主要参入企業の存在は、北米におけるスリットランプ市場の成長促進に貢献しています。
当レポートでは、世界のスリットランプの市場を調査し、市場の定義と概要、市場規模の推移・予測、各種区分・地域別の詳細分析、産業構造、市場成長への影響因子の分析、ケーススタディ、競合情勢、主要企業のプロファイルなどをまとめています。
Global slit lamp market is projected to witness a CAGR of 4.25% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 302.74 million in 2023 to USD 422.35 million in 2031. Growth in the global slit lamp market is driven by various factors such as an increase in the prevalence of eye diseases, favorable technological advancements, and growing awareness regarding the importance of eye examination among the population. Additionally, increased governmental support, policies, and programs to enhance research and development in developing highly efficient slit lamps, along with increased investments by public and private sectors in the field are further promoting the growth of the global slit lamp market.
The global slit lamp market is consistently undergoing robust growth due to an increase in the prevalence of vision impairment, which escalates the demand for slit lamps for early and accurate diagnosis. An increase in the aging population is the major cause of vision impairment. With age, many eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and presbyopia arise, and early diagnosis is the most important step in managing these issues. Slit lamps have the potential to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of various parameters such as corneal endothelial cell count, corneal thickness, and assessment of anterior chamber cells. Growing awareness among the population regarding the importance of frequent eye examinations in preventing blindness has further propelled the global slit lamp market.
In line with this, rapid technological advancements, such as the development of digital slit lamps integrated with advanced software and hardware, that are compact, cost-effective, intelligent, and provides convenient access to patient records are supporting the market growth. The slit lamp market is further influenced by favorable regulatory frameworks, increased governmental support, initiatives, policies, and programs for enhancing eye-screening programs in remote areas, which, in turn, will help combat the growing prevalence of vision impairments among the population. Moreover, increased research and development (R&D) initiatives, along with frequent collaboration activities, such as mergers and acquisitions, partnership agreements between the companies, and persistent product launches by key market players are propelling the global slit lamp market.
For instance, in May 2022, Takagi Seiko Co., Ltd., which is a leading medical devices manufacturer, announced the worldwide launch of its latest slit lamp product, the "2ZL BG Slit Lamp Microscope and OM-6 Flat Base", to enhance its eye care segment's product portfolio and expand its reach in the global slit lamp market.
Increasing Prevalence of Vision Impairments
The demand for slit lamps is increasing rapidly due to the rising number of vision impairment cases worldwide. An increase in the aging population results in the weakening of the eye muscles and consequently leads to vision issues such as cataracts, myopia, hyperopia, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and presbyopia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, 2.2 billion people have near or distance vision impairments. The prevalence of vision impairment is most common in low- and middle-income countries. It is an alarming fact that around 50 percent of these cases could have been prevented if access to preventive measures, such as early detection, accurate diagnosis, and disease management, were provided promptly. As a result, governments from all over the world are launching policies and programs to provide eye health screening programs to reduce the cases of blindness. These screening programs eventually require a significant number of slit lamps for eye examinations. Due to this, the demand for slit lamps is increasing significantly.
Technological Advancements
Technological advancements, such as the development of highly efficient and sophisticated digital slit lamps, are playing a crucial role in escalating the growth of the global slit lamp market. With a rise in the prevalence of vision impairment cases, there is a high demand to bring innovation in early detection devices such as slit lamps. As consumers become more aware and conscious regarding their eye health, manufacturers are continuously investing in research and development to meet this growing demand for ophthalmic care devices, including slit lamps.
For instance, in August 2022, Moptim announced that it has received US FDA clearance to commercialize its latest launch "SL-M6 LED slit lamp". The SL-M6 is a basic slit lamp with an additional feature that converts it into a digital slit lamp by adding a high-performance digital camera "easyCam". Due to these incredible innovations in the market, along with increasing demand by consumers, regulatory bodies are frequently approving these efficient innovations to boost the eye care industry. As innovative start-ups and market leaders are consistently involved in technologically advanced product launches, the demand for these advanced slit lamps is also accelerating.
Hospitals Hold a Major Share in the Global Slit Lamp Market
Among the end-user segment, hospitals hold a significant market share in the global slit lamp market. The increasing global population and the rising number of hospitals to cater to the demands of this growing population are the main reasons for the dominance of the segment. Slit lamps are a highly efficient tool for eye examination and detecting eye-related diseases, due to which they are majorly available and adopted in almost every hospital setting. With the increase in the prevalence of eye-related diseases and increased awareness among the population regarding regular eye examination, there is tremendous growth in this market. Developed as well as developing countries are increasing the number of hospitals with proper diagnostics and treatment facilities.
For instance, according to the American Hospital Association, in the year 2023, there were 6,129 hospitals in the United States and more hospitals are under construction. Increased availability of the latest technologies in healthcare settings, along with accelerated trust among the population regarding the reliability and quality of healthcare facilities provided in the hospitals, are further propelling the growth of this segment in the overall market.
Increased Demand for Digital Slit Lamp
Among the technology segment, the application of digital slit lamp is expected to show tremendous growth in the forecasted period. Digital slit lamps have a higher demand compared to analogue slit lamp as it offers higher flexibility and convenience by providing digital image capture and provision of remote viewing, which allows easier documentation and telemedicine applications. Additionally, global leaders in this market are consistently involved in developing advanced digital slit lamps, which is further accelerating the demand for these devices in the ophthalmic industry.
For instance, in September 2022, Essilor Instruments USA, which is a global leader in manufacturing eye care products, announced the launch of its latest product "SL650+ digital slit lamp with powerful AnaEyes SL software". This new slit lamp provides high-definition images and videos to improve diagnoses and allows easy and time-saving eye examination. Due to these efficient and innovative launches by the leading players, the global slit lamp market is expected to grow significantly.
North America Holds Significant Market Share
North America dominates the global slit lamp market as it boasts a robust healthcare infrastructure and provides exclusive healthcare facilities, especially in the United States. This allows for access to the latest advanced and hi-tech products, such as portable and digital slit lamps, in the region. The people here are aware of the importance and benefits of early diagnosis and screening for preventing eye diseases, which is benefiting the market growth. The region's increasing number of eye surgeries, along with the presence of many specialized ophthalmic surgeons, are further contributing to the high demand for slit lamps for constant eye evaluation and screening. According to a published article, globally, there are approximately 20 million cataract surgeries performed each year, with around 3.7 million of them performed in the United States alone. These surgeries require consistent screening and evaluation, which escalates the demand for highly efficient slit lamps. Moreover, the presence of key market players like Coburn Technologies, Inc and Reichert, Inc. contributes to promoting the growth of the slit lamp market in North America.
Future Market Scenario (2024 - 2031F)
The global slit lamp market is expected to grow in the future, primarily due to the continuously increasing geriatric population leading to a rise in the prevalence of vision impairment worldwide. Growth of the ophthalmic industry, growing demand for digital slit lamps, technological advancements, and increased investments by public and private organizations in developing advanced slit lamps to cater to the need of the growing population with eye diseases are anticipated to propel the market growth. Moreover, collaborative ventures, along with new entrances into the market and frequent launches by key market players further lead to the growth of the global slit lamp market.
For instance, in March 2023, Custom Surgical, which is a pioneer in providing award-winning optical systems, announced pre-sales of its latest launch "the next generation of MicroREC". After the huge market success of its previously launched slit lamp MicroREC, the company has launched the next generation MicroREC with new features such as improved image quality and heavy-use features. These frequent product launches by leading players are further expected to escalate the growth of this market in the forecasted period.
Key Players Landscape and Outlook
In the slit lamp market, public and private firms are consistently involved in establishing strategic partnerships and distribution agreements, which plays a crucial role in accelerating the global slit lamp market's expansion. These partnership agreements enable firms to gain in-depth insights regarding the market, strategically use each other's resources, markets, and technologies, and invest in research and development activities to bring innovation and advancements in the market. Distribution agreements enable companies to expand their market presence at the international level. These collaborative initiatives promote innovation, expertise in product development and improve patient's health outcomes, as well as contribute to the enduring and robust growth of the global slit lamp market.
For instance, in October 2023, Haag-Streit, which is a global leader in providing cutting-edge slit lamps and medical technology, announced to expand its business in the Asia-Pacific region by establishing Haag-Streit Japan K.K. This strategic market expansion will enable the company to serve in the Asian market and further expand its regional presence. This expansion would assist in developing advanced slit lamps in the Asia-Pacific, which can further support in elevating this market globally.
All segments will be provided for all regions and countries covered
Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.