According to the World Health Organization (WHO), currently, there are approximately 39 million people in the world who suffer from blindness. Cataract remains the leading cause of these cases which can be treated with a simple eye lens replacement surgery. Cataract surgical treatment has come a long way over the past few decades and eye surgeries continue to get more effective thanks to innovative technology, including developments in intraocular lens implants (IOLs).
An intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial, synthetic lens placed inside the eye that substitutes the focusing power of the eye to deliver a continuous range of vision. They are mainly used to treat conditions of the eye including cataract and myopia. There are several types of intraocular lenses, offering the patient an option to choose the lens that would bring the best vision.
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Monofocal Lens- Delivering vision with simplicity
With the basic nature of these lenses, the vision of a person will be in focus at just one distance either near, intermediate, or far away. Given the high cost of cataract surgery, the monofocal lens is extremely appropriate for those patients for whom the budget is a core concern and for those who do not really mind wearing glasses following surgery. Monofocal IOLs accounted for the largest share of the global IOLs market in 2016 as identified by researchers at Technavio.
Multifocal Lens- Implants to fit your eye
Multifocal IOLs are used for correcting presbyopia and can reduce the need for reading glasses after cataract surgery. These lenses are the upgraded version of monofocal which contains added magnification in several parts of the lens to expand the range of vision and objects at a distance that can be seen clearly. Laser cataract surgery is recommended for multifocal IOLs, as precise alignment of the lenses is important to give the best visual outcome at any distance.
Toric IOLs- Premium lenses to accentuate the visual sense
In addition to the lenses mentioned above, there is an entirely distinct category of lenses called premium IOLs. The premium segment of lenses aims to deliver better visual outcomes including an extended range of vision or to correct astigmatism while also providing multiple focal points. Toric IOLs have different power at distinctive points of the lens with an alignment marking on the lens to help surgeons adjust the arrangement of the IOL inside the eye for maximum astigmatism correction.
Accommodative IOLs are another premium lens that increases the range of clear vision with aspheric design and flexibility. The flexible legs allow the accommodative IOLs to move when required.
Market Research from Technavio : providing a vision of the future
The intraocular lens market is likely to witness popular adoption in the eye care sector. If you are involved in the intraocular lens market, the Technavio market research report brings to your attention a detailed analysis of the market with applications, segmentation, manufacturing processes, cost structures, product specifications, along with regional, and value chain analysis. Equipped with all vital stats and information with insights, forecasts, current scenario, and future outlook, it offers visions to foretell opportunities and challenges.
