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French consumption of medical optics is expected to reach 7.3 billion euros by 2022.
The global ophthalmology market is experiencing significant growth, driven by an aging population and an increase in vision disorders and pathologies. In 2022, it is estimated to be worth $63.4 billion, with annual growth expected to reach 5.5% between 2022 and 2027.
More than two billion people worldwide could have vision problems, at least half of which could be prevented or have yet to be treated.
In France, demand for eye care services continues to rise, resulting in consumption of medical optics reaching 7.3 billion euros in 2022.
Technological advances continue in the sector, with developments in refractive surgery and retinal prostheses.
Foreign trade in ophthalmic instruments and devices is balanced.
Evolving trends in the ophthalmology sector
As the population ages, demand for eye care is increasing, due to age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
In France, around 40-50% of the young population suffers from vision problems, but this percentage rises to around 95% in people over 65.
The number of visits varies according to geographical location in France, with regions such as the PACA region recording an average of 3.7 visits per year, and Corsica reaching an average of 4.3 visits.
The country's healthcare system covers around 70% of eye care costs.
The market is facing an expected 20% reduction in the number of practicing ophthalmologists by 2030. Over 50% of current practitioners are over 55.
The average waiting time for an appointment with an ophthalmologist in France is 80 days.
The French government has implemented healthcare reforms such as "ma santé 2022" and "100% Santé", which aim to transform the healthcare system and decentralize tasks to ease the workload of specialists.
Legislation has introduced the possibility of delegating certain ophthalmological tasks to orthoptists to relieve ophthalmologists.
players in the ophthalmology market
Manufacturers of ophthalmic equipment :
- Nidek: renowned for manufacturing ophthalmic equipment
- Karl Zeiss Meditec: offers a range of ophthalmic products, including diagnostic imaging systems, laser treatment systems and surgical instruments.
- US Ophthalmic: A key global player, US Ophthalmic supplies a wide range of ophthalmic equipment.
- OPKO Health: Specializing in diagnostics and pharmaceuticals.
Hospitals with specialized ophthalmology units:
- Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital
- Quinze-Vingts Hospital
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1 Market overview
1.1 Definition and scope of study
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine concerned with the study of the eye and its components from an anatomical, physiological and pathological point of view.
In France, like all medical disciplines, ophthalmology is a highly regulated profession. The main challenge facing the profession is the ageing of its specialists, whose numbers could fall by 20% by 2030. In 2022, there will be 5,794 practicing ophthalmologists in France. At the same time, the French population's need for ophthalmic care is increasing as a result of an aging population and a lifestyle conducive to the development of vision disorders (myopia, etc.).
Specialists already working with opticians are being forced to delegate some of their tasks to orthoptists, who are becoming major players in the sector. This diversification will not be enough to meet the current and future needs of the French.
However, the sector remains attractive to manufacturers of ophthalmic devices and instruments, as the French government continues to subsidize innovations that improve treatment of chronic diseases (AMD, etc.), while trying to limit the cost of treatment.this is reflected in the development of telemedicine, particularly for ophthalmologists, for whom appointment times are the longest of all specialists.
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- Number of visually impaired people
- Evolution of the number of people with visual impairment
- Expanding the market for ophthalmic devices and instruments
- Medical optics consumption
- Structure of optical spending
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Théa laboratory expands to La Rochelle - 25/07/2023
- The Théa laboratory is building a new plant to produce ophthalmic cataract inserts.
- The plant will meet a 20% to 30% increase in demand.
- Sales of the ophthalmic insert are increasing, as it is used in around 60% of cataract operations.
- The Théa laboratory has been present in the United States for three years, achieving sales of $40 million thanks to the purchase of a Swiss company. Between 2021 and 2022, Théa's sales in the U.S. have increased by 140 million euros.
- Théa has 35 subsidiaries and offices in Europe, North and South America, North Africa and the Middle East, employing over 1,600 people.
- Théa products are available in 75 countries.
- In 2022, Théa recorded sales of 865 million euros.
- Théa's sales forecast for this year is 920 million euros.
Zeiss invests 33 million euros in the extension of its Périgny plant - 03/02/2023
- 33 million euro investment to extend Zeiss Périgny plant
- 14,000 m2 building under construction
- First extension in 2020: 8 million euros
- 2,000 m2 of office space in the new building
- Extension will create over 300 jobs
- Work to start in January 2023
- Handover scheduled for January 2025
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