Refractive error

Clear vision for the future: Canadian Ophthalmological Society celebrates Indigenous Children Eye Examination Project, impacting 6,000 lives to date

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

This model is designed to benefit Indigenous children in underserved areas of Canada and involves training local youth to assess children for eye problems.

Key Points: 
  • This model is designed to benefit Indigenous children in underserved areas of Canada and involves training local youth to assess children for eye problems.
  • "Many children in these Indigenous communities have to travel over one hour by plane to see an eye care professional.
  • It is critical to develop a national vision screening strategy to prevent long-lasting vision loss, especially in children.
  • ICEE aims to become the national outreach program for delivering eye care to Indigenous children living in the remote and under-served parts of Canada."

Human Appeal UK and IsDB Bank Sign MoU on Africa

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Monday, July 17, 2023

A delegation from Human Appeal, the UK based global humanitarian NGO, visited the headquarters of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to meet with senior representatives of the Bank and sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Key Points: 
  • A delegation from Human Appeal, the UK based global humanitarian NGO, visited the headquarters of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to meet with senior representatives of the Bank and sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
  • The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development bank, working to improve the lives of those it serves by promoting social and economic development in member countries.
  • Dr Mansur Muhtar, Vice President of Operations at IsDB received the Human Appeal delegation led by Professor Kamil Omoteso, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Human Appeal UK.
  • Human Appeal UK has successfully partnered with organizations such as the United Nations, the International Red Crescent and Globus Relief USA to realise humanitarian projects around the globe.

The Worldwide Insomnia Industry is Expected to Reach $5.7 Billion by 2028 at a 3.9% CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

The Global Insomnia Market size is expected to reach $5.7 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 3.9% CAGR during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Insomnia Market size is expected to reach $5.7 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 3.9% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • As a result, an increase in mental depression among the general population contributes to the growth of the insomnia market.
  • The high cost of diagnosis and treatment is one of the major factors impeding the growth of the insomnia market.
  • The market for insomnia is not expanding because of the high cost of the medication.

Insights on the Insomnia Global Market to 2028 - Featuring Eisai, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Cadila Healthcare Among Others

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The Global Insomnia Market size is expected to reach $5.7 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 3.9% CAGR during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The Global Insomnia Market size is expected to reach $5.7 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 3.9% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • As a result, an increase in mental depression among the general population contributes to the growth of the insomnia market.
  • Additionally, the market for insomnia is expanding due to an increase in work-related stress.
  • The high cost of diagnosis and treatment is one of the major factors impeding the growth of the insomnia market.

Ophthalmic Lasers Market Report 2022: Technological Advancements in Glaucoma Management Present Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 16, 2023

This research report categorizes the Ophthalmic Lasers to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Key Points: 
  • This research report categorizes the Ophthalmic Lasers to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:
    Based on Type, the market was studied across Photo Disruption Ophthalmic Lasers, Photocoagulating Ophthalmic Lasers, and SLT Ophthalmic Lasers.
  • Based on Product, the market was studied across Diode Lasers, Excimer Lasers, Femtosecond Lasers, and Nd: YAG Lasers.
  • What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Ophthalmic Lasers Market?
  • What modes and strategic moves are considered suitable for entering the Global Ophthalmic Lasers Market?

Ophthalmic Femtosecond Lasers Global Market Report 2022: Government Initiatives and Awareness Campaigns to Control Visual Impairment Drive Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 2, 2022

The "Ophthalmic Femtosecond Lasers Market Research Report by Type, Product, Application, End User, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Ophthalmic Femtosecond Lasers Market Research Report by Type, Product, Application, End User, Region - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Ophthalmic Femtosecond Lasers Market is projected to grow with a significant CAGR in the forecast period.
  • Besides, the qualitative and quantitative parameters provided in the report with detailed analysis highlights the driving and restraining factors of the Global Ophthalmic Femtosecond Lasers Market.
  • Based on Product, the market was studied across Diode Lasers, Excimer lasers, and Femtosecond Lasers.

Prevent Blindness Offers Parents, Caregivers, and Educators, Free Resources to Help Keep Children's Eyes and Vision Healthy

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Without early detection and treatment, uncorrected vision disorders can impair child development, interfere with learning, and even lead to permanent vision loss.

Key Points: 
  • Without early detection and treatment, uncorrected vision disorders can impair child development, interfere with learning, and even lead to permanent vision loss.
  • Common vision problems in children include amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), and refractive errors, such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
  • Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
  • Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America.

STAAR Surgical Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in EVO Implantable Lens US Clinical Trial

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Monday, September 14, 2020

EVO Visian ICLs are intended to treat a wide range of refractive error, including myopia (nearsightedness) which is the need for distance vision correction.

Key Points: 
  • EVO Visian ICLs are intended to treat a wide range of refractive error, including myopia (nearsightedness) which is the need for distance vision correction.
  • More than 750,000 EVO Visian ICLs have been implanted in patients outside the U.S. Additional details on the U.S. clinical trial are available on ClinicalTrials.gov here .
  • STAARs lens used in refractive surgery is called an Implantable Collamer Lens or ICL, which includes the EVO Visian ICL product line.
  • STAAR cannot be certain about the regulatory approval or commercial success of the EVO/EVO+ VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens for Myopia, EVO/EVO+ and VISIAN Toric Implantable Collamer Lens for Myopia with Astigmatism in the US market.

Ophthalmic Lens Market Analysis Highlights the Impact of COVID-19 (2020-2024) | Increasing Prevalence of Refractive Errors to boost the Market Growth | Technavio

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Friday, August 7, 2020

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • Technavios in-depth research has all your needs covered as our research reports include all foreseeable market scenarios, including pre- & post-COVID-19 analysis.
  • Increasing prevalence of refractive errors and technological advances in ophthalmic lenses are the major factors driving the market.
  • Increasing prevalence of refractive errors has been instrumental in driving the growth of the market.

Opportunity Assessment on the Contact Lenses Industry, 2020-2025 - Featuring Novartis, Bausch Health Companies, and Zeiss Group Amongst Others

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Monday, July 27, 2020

DUBLIN, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Contact Lenses Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Contact Lenses Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Additionally, an emerging important cause of visual impairment in the developed regions of the world is uncorrected refractive errors.
  • Consequently, increasing disposable income in developed countries is a driver for the growth of the global contact lens market.
  • Corrective lenses refer to lenses that have been made specifically to match the wearer's defects of vision.