A keratometer is a device that measures the curvature of the eye's anterior corneal surface. When there is a vision problem, the cornea's curvature is measured. Ophthalmometer is another name for it. Keratometers have become increasingly important in the evaluation of keratoconus patients, contact lens fitting, and the resolution of intraocular lens implant power for cataract surgery patients. The keratometer instrument produces two corneal curvature values that are 90 degrees apart (minimum and maximum). The size of an image reflected from the two-paracentral locations on the cornea is measured by the Keratometer. The equipment uses doubling prisms to stabilize an image and hence provide accurate focusing. Single-position Helmholtz keratometers and double-position Javal-Schiotz keratometers are the two main types of keratometers. The single-position Helmholtz keratometers are the most common and alter the picture size simply, whereas the Helmholtz keratometers adjust the object size.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Keratometer Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the healthcare industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the keratometer market with detailed market segmentation by position type, operation and end-user. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading keratometer market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
- Based on position type the market is segmented as, single attenuated Helmholtz and double position Helmholtz.
- Based on operation the market is segmented as manual and automatic.
- Based on end user the market is segmented as, hospitals, clinics and others.
MARKET DYNAMICS
Drivers:
- Increased prevalence of astigmatism, growing geriatric population across the globe along increasing demand for keratometers are all expected to boost market growth during the forecast period.
- High adoption of ophthalmic equipment and various ongoing technological advancements in ophthalmic equipment is likely to fuel the market growth during the forecast period.
Restraints:
- Whereas, high cost of device is expected to hamper market growth during the forecast period.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2019 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South and Central America. The keratometer market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the keratometer market in these regions.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON KERATOMETER MARKET
COVID-19 first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019 and since then it has spread at a fast pace across the globe. The US, India, Brazil, Russia, France, the UK, Turkey, Italy, and Spain are some of the worst affected countries in terms confirmed cases and reported deaths. The COVID-19 has been affecting economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Shutdown of various plants and factories has affected the global supply chains and negatively impacted the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales of products in global market. Few companies have already announced possible delays in product deliveries and slump in future sales of their products. According to the current market situation, the report further assesses the present and future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall market, giving more reliable and authentic projections In addition to this, the global travel bans imposed by countries in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America are affecting the business collaborations and partnerships opportunities.
MARKET PLAYERS
The report covers key developments in the keratometer market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the marketwere acquisitions, and partnerships & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from the keratometer market are anticipated to have lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for keratometer in the global market.
The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the keratometer market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.
- NIDEK CO., LTD
- INNOVA Medical
- Luneau Technology Group
- Coburn Technologies, Inc
- Essilor Instruments USA
- Carl Zeiss AG
- AMETEK Inc.
- Reichert Inc.
- Schwind eye tech solutions
- HAAG-STREIT GROUP
- Veatch ophthalmic systems