Market Trends of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Market according to our research experts:
Anti-VEGF Agents Segment is Expected to Witness a Healthy CAGR
The recent research studies suggest that in cases of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, high levels of the vascular endothelial growth factor being detected in fibrovascular tissues of eyes of diabetic patients have prompted the use of anti-VEGF as the most effective and efficient management method. According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, by the year 2040, about 224 million (35%) people worldwide will have some form of diabetic retinopathy, in addition, 70 million (11%) people will have vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy.
Anti-VEGF agents segment holds a significant market share in the proliferative diabetic retinopathy market and is anticipated to show a similar trend over the forecast period due to effective treatment which resulted in improvements in visual acuity of patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy when comparative to improvements observed in treatment by using corticosteroids.
Rising prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and the availability of advanced technology are the key driving factors in the Anti-VEGF agent's segment.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market and Expected to do Same in the Forecast Period
North America is expected to hold a major market share in the global proliferative diabetic retinopathy market due to rising prevalence of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy and availability of advanced technology and minimally invasive laser technique in this region. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.2 million adults had diabetic retinopathy and 655,000 had vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy. Furthermore, increasing healthcare expenditure and presence of well-established healthcare infrastructure is also fueling the growth of the overall regional market to a large extent.
