The burgeoning aging population and a surge in obe..

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The burgeoning aging population and a surge in obesity & diabetic cases have put the spotlight on advanced ophthalmic devices. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) estimates the geriatric population to reach 72 million by 2030, while the WHO suggests around 422 million people are living with diabetes. These trends imply the prevalence of vision impairment and blindness due to diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and vitreo-retinal disorders. Besides, the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak led to increased screen time, spurring the demand for eye examinations.

U.S. Ophthalmic Patient Population Statistics Study Report

According to a report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an estimated 61 million adults in the U.S. are at high risk for vision loss and more than 22 million adults have vision impairment

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U.S. Ophthalmic Patient Population Statistics Study Report

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