Global Fundus Camera Market, by Product Type (Mydriatic Fundus, Non Retractable Fundus, Hybrid Fundus Cameras, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Fundus Cameras), by Modality (Stationary/Tabletop, Mobile), by End User (Hospitals, Ophthalmology Clinics, Ophthalmic and Optometrist Offices, Others ), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, And Africa), is estimated to be valued at US$ 365.4 million in 2022, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period (2022-2030).
Increasing number of distribution agreements between market players is expected to boost the market growth over forecast period. For instance, in April 2021, MellingMedical, a CVE (Center for Verification and Evaluation)-Verified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) announced a distribution agreement with, Optomed, health care technology company. Under the distribution agreement, MellingMedical will deliver Optomed's Aurora IQ camera to federal health facilities across the country. Aurora IQ is a handheld fundus camera with integrated artificial intelligence for faster eye screening.
Increase in the number of awareness programs regarding eye care by nonprofit organizations is expected to propel growth of the global fundus camera market during the forecast period. For instance, on December 6, 2022, Sankar Foundation Eye Hospital, Eye care center in Andhra Pradesh, India organized eye care awareness program for the students studying B. Pharmacy and D. Pharmacy. The awareness program included educating the students about the technological advancements in the field of ophthalmology and the importance of regular eye checkups to improve vision.
Global Fundus Camera Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID – 19) Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several markets across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected demand and supply of healthcare products in three main ways; by directly affecting the production and demand; by creating disruptions in distribution channels; and due to its financial impact on firms and financial markets. Thus, Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is expected to negatively impact growth of the global fundus camera market during the forecast period. For instance, according to the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, May 2021, a cross-sectional observational study was conducted on patients affected by COVID-19. The study included patients with no, mild, and moderate symptoms. Fundus examination using indirect ophthalmoscopy and fundus imaging of each patient using a nonmydriatic handheld fundus camera was done. It was found that COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms did not show any inflammatory/infective or vaso-occlusive lesions in the retina attributable to COVID-19 infection.