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Corneal pachymetry is a procedure of determining the thickness of eyes cornea using a medical device known as pachymeter. Corneal pachymetry can be carried out either by ultrasonic or optical methods. In corneal pachymetry, pachymeter using ultrasonic transducer which touches the cornea and measures the thickness of the cornea, usually in micrometres.
Increase in incidence of eye disorders such as glaucoma, growth in geriatric population, and rise in patients concerns regarding eye disorders through education drive the market. Moreover, technological advancements in handheld devices for detecting glaucoma and advancement in R&D activities further enhance the market growth. However, high cost of devices and stringent regulatory compliance norms majorly hamper the market growth. Increase in eye disorders such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, and development of novel devices by key vendors and their approvals provide numerous opportunities in near future.
The corneal pachymetry market is segmented on the basis of type, application, end user, and region. Based on type, the market is divided into ultrasonic method, and optical method. Based on application, it is bifurcated into glaucoma diagnosis and refractive surgery.
On the basis of end user, the market is classified into hospitals, clinics, and others. By geography, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The key players operating in this market include DGH Technology, Inc., Tomey Corporation, MicroMedical Devices, Inc., NIDEK CO., LTD., Accutome Inc., Oculus VR, Sonomed Escalon, Konan Medical USA, Inc., Optovue, Incorporated, and MEDA Co., Ltd.
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