Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Rajesh K. Rajpal, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbq-D5kwMUk&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=39
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Tom Mitro, President & COO
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjLnP6lmRWU&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=29
DIAGNOSTICS-IMPACT ON THE PREMIUM CHANNEL - AlconHealthegy
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Seba Leoni, VP & Global Head, Surgical Suite
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hidfQJsrV4o&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=24
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Mike Judy, CEO
Video of Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ZfnPKlBSY&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=13
SPOTLIGHT ON THE PREMIUM CHANNEL – AcuFocusHealthegy
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Nick Tarantino, OD, Chief Global Clinical & Regulatory Affairs Officer
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc4T9u62rBQ&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=34
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Mark Packer, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWwqmEDJOhM&index=20&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw
SPOTLIGHT ON THE PREMIUM CHANNEL - Abbott Medical OpticsHealthegy
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Leonard Borrmann, Divisional VP, R&D
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02VOUB17Xp8&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=38
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Co-Moderators:
Gilbert H. Kliman, MD, Managing Director – InterWest Partners
Stephen Slade, MD
Company Presentations
Equinox | John Berdahl, MD, Founder & CEO
Presbyopia Therapies | Jim McCollum, Co-Founder
Stroma Medical | Doug Daniels, CEO
Eyenovia | Curt LaBelle, MD, Director
Wicab | Robert Beckman, President & COO
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Tom Mitro, President & COO
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjLnP6lmRWU&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=29
DIAGNOSTICS-IMPACT ON THE PREMIUM CHANNEL - AlconHealthegy
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Seba Leoni, VP & Global Head, Surgical Suite
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hidfQJsrV4o&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=24
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Mike Judy, CEO
Video of Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ZfnPKlBSY&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=13
SPOTLIGHT ON THE PREMIUM CHANNEL – AcuFocusHealthegy
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Nick Tarantino, OD, Chief Global Clinical & Regulatory Affairs Officer
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc4T9u62rBQ&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=34
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Mark Packer, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWwqmEDJOhM&index=20&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw
SPOTLIGHT ON THE PREMIUM CHANNEL - Abbott Medical OpticsHealthegy
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Leonard Borrmann, Divisional VP, R&D
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02VOUB17Xp8&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=38
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Co-Moderators:
Gilbert H. Kliman, MD, Managing Director – InterWest Partners
Stephen Slade, MD
Company Presentations
Equinox | John Berdahl, MD, Founder & CEO
Presbyopia Therapies | Jim McCollum, Co-Founder
Stroma Medical | Doug Daniels, CEO
Eyenovia | Curt LaBelle, MD, Director
Wicab | Robert Beckman, President & COO
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
James Brandt, MD, Principal Investigator
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvIozhPMSQ8&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=30
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Dave Van Meter, President & CEO
Video Presentations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aisY-FTnTyM&index=26&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Russ Trenary, President & CEO
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMfqxDsyA8M&index=25&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Joseph Boorady, President & CEO
Video Presentaion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_rVlB71VX4&index=32&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - Sensimed AGHealthegy
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - Sensimed AG at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
David Bailey, CEO
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - AvedroHealthegy
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - Avedro at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
Rajesh K. Rajpal, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
James Brandt, MD, Principal Investigator
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvIozhPMSQ8&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw&index=30
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Dave Van Meter, President & CEO
Video Presentations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aisY-FTnTyM&index=26&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Russ Trenary, President & CEO
Video Presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMfqxDsyA8M&index=25&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw
Presentation from OIS@ASCRS 2016
Joseph Boorady, President & CEO
Video Presentaion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_rVlB71VX4&index=32&list=PL1dmdBNnPTZJBhQxPOp0vdNg3s3wtN2yw
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - Sensimed AGHealthegy
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - Sensimed AG at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
David Bailey, CEO
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - AvedroHealthegy
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - Avedro at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
Rajesh K. Rajpal, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Posterior Segment Company Showcase - Ocular TherapeutixHealthegy
Posterior Segment Company Showcase - Ocular Therapeutix at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
Amar Sawhney, PhD, President, CEO & Chairman
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Posterior Segment Company Showcase - PanOpticaHealthegy
Posterior Segment Company Showcase - PanOptica at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
Paul Chaney, Co-Founder, President & CEO
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
The Commonwealth Fund - Putting the Patient at the Center of the Digital Univ...Healthegy
Keynote Address - Presentation by Commonwealth Fund at Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit 2016
Participant:
David Blumenthal, MD, MPP, President & CEO – Commonwealth Fund
Introduced By:
Robert Mittendorff, MD, MBA, Partner – Norwest Venture Partners
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more healthcare innovation
Visit us at Healthegy.com
StartUp Health - Private Market Perspectives - Digital Healthcare Innovation ...Healthegy
Presentation by StartUp Health at Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit 2016.
Participant:
Katya Hancock, Director of Strategic Partnerships – StartUp Health
Introduced By:
Tom Salemi, Content Director – Healthegy
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more healthcare innovation
Visit us at Healthegy.com
Masters of the Industry at OIS@AAO 2016.
Moderated By:
Jim Mazzo, Global President Ophthalmic Devices - Carl Zeiss Meditec
Participants:
Flemming Ornskov, MD, CEO - Shire
Mike Ball, CEO - Alcon
Ashley McEvoy, Company Group Chairman - Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
William J. Link, PhD, Managing Director - Versant Ventures
Ludwin Monz, PhD, President & CEO - Carl Zeiss Meditec
William Meury, Chief Commercial Officer - Allergan
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - EnvisiaHealthegy
Anterior Segment Company Showcase - Envisia at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
Benjamin Yerxa, PhD, President
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Public Device & Biopharma Ophthalmology Company Showcase - QLTHealthegy
Public Device & Biopharma Ophthalmology Company Showcase - QLT at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
David Saperstein, MD, Chief Medical Advisor
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Public Device & Biopharma Ophthalmology Company Showcase - pSividaHealthegy
Public Device & Biopharma Ophthalmology Company Showcase - pSivida at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
Nancy Lurker, President & CEO
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
Public Device & Biopharma Ophthalmology Company Showcase - OmerosHealthegy
Public Device & Biopharma Ophthalmology Company Showcase - Omeros at OIS@AAO 2016.
Presenter:
Leonard M. Blum, Chief Business & Commercial Officer
Powered by:
Healthegy
For more ophthalmology innovation
Visit us at www.ois.net
One of the most developed cities of India, the city of Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and many people from different parts of India come here to earn their bread and butter. Being a metropolitan, the city is filled with towering building and beaches but the sad part as with almost every Indian city
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
This conference will delve into the intricate intersections between mental health, legal frameworks, and the prison system in Bolivia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by mental health professionals working within the legislative and correctional landscapes. Topics of discussion will include the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among the incarcerated population, the effectiveness of existing mental health policies and legislation, and potential reforms to enhance the mental health support system within prisons.
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
Struggling with intense fears that disrupt your life? At Renew Life Hypnosis, we offer specialized hypnosis to overcome fear. Phobias are exaggerated fears, often stemming from past traumas or learned behaviors. Hypnotherapy addresses these deep-seated fears by accessing the subconscious mind, helping you change your reactions to phobic triggers. Our expert therapists guide you into a state of deep relaxation, allowing you to transform your responses and reduce anxiety. Experience increased confidence and freedom from phobias with our personalized approach. Ready to live a fear-free life? Visit us at Renew Life Hypnosis..
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
Pubrica’s team of researchers and writers create scientific and medical research articles, which may be important resources for authors and practitioners. Pubrica medical writers assist you in creating and revising the introduction by alerting the reader to gaps in the chosen study subject. Our professionals understand the order in which the hypothesis topic is followed by the broad subject, the issue, and the backdrop.
https://pubrica.com/academy/case-study-or-series/how-many-patients-does-case-series-should-have-in-comparison-to-case-reports/
3. United States FDA Approval
Avedro, Inc. received approval from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) for Photrexa Viscous
(riboflavin 5’-phosphate in 20% dextran ophthalmic
solution) 0.146%, Photrexa (riboflavin 5’-phosphate
ophthalmic solution) 0.146%, and the KXL system for
corneal cross-linking for the treatment of progressive
keratoconus on April 15th 2016.
Photrexa Viscous, Photrexa and the KXL System
are the first and only FDA-approved therapeutic
treatment for progressive keratoconus
4. FDA Approved Indication
INDICATION AND USAGE
Photrexa Viscous and Photrexa are photoenhancers
indicated for use with the KXL System in corneal collagen
cross-linking for the treatment of progressive keratoconus.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Ulcerative keratitis can occur. Monitor for resolution of
epithelial defects.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common ocular adverse reactions in any CXL-
treated eye were corneal opacity (haze), punctate
keratitis, corneal striae, corneal epithelium defect, eye
pain, reduced visual acuity, and blurred vision.
5. 5
Brian Roberts – CFO/COO
Steve Blinn – CCO
Rajesh K. Rajpal, MD – CMO
Marc Friedman, PhD – CSO
Senior Management Board of Directors
Robert J. Palmisano
Joe Mandato, PhD
Gil Kliman, MD
Jonathan Silverstein
Avedro Senior Management Team
6. 755 Avedro devices sold worldwide
78 countries with Avedro devices
Avedro’s Approved Countries
Commercial Infrastructure for Growth
SALES & DISTRIBUTION
United States
• 10 member direct sales team
• 6 member direct service team
Outside the United States
• 66 distributors
• 200 sales and service reps
INSTALLED BASE
8. PiXL: Photorefractive Intrastromal Cross-linking
UVA patterning is applied
with the Mosaic System
to the center of the
riboflavin-soaked cornea
for myopia correction
PiXL Myopia
Treatment
Goal: induce focal stiffening in the cross-linked regions,
resulting in “bulging” of the cornea in untreated regions in
response to the normal intraocular pressure
9. Prospective Epi-Off Clinical Trial
Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
A prospective evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the
KXL II system for photorefractive intrastromal cross-
linking (PiXL) for the treatment of Myopia
40 Eyes with Myopia
Follow-up at 1, 3, 6 and 12 Months
Evaluations to include:
• UCVA
• BSCVA
• Autorefraction
• Manifest refraction
• Slit lamp examination
• Intraocular Pressure
Measurement
• Anterior Segment OCT
• Pentacam measurements
• Aberrometry
• Specular Microscopy
Professor H. Burkhard Dick
Matthias Elling, MD
Ruhr University
Bochum, Germany
10. Initial 12 month results demonstrate the stability of the procedure from 3
months, confirming the feasibility of PiXL as a refractive treatment
Prospective Clinical Trial: Stability
Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany
Potential to reduce
recovery time and
speed stabilization
by avoiding
epithelial removal.
12 Month Stability (n=9)
11. Transepithelial PiXL Pilot Study
Dr. Julian Theng and Dr Lim Wee Kiak Eagle Eye Ctr. Singapore
Demographic:
14 myopic eyes (1.62 ± 0.6D)
Post-op checks:
Objective
• Safety – BCVA, ECC, Slit lamp evaluation
• Efficacy – UCVA, manifest Rx, Contrast Sensitivity, Corneal topography
Subjective
• Questionnaire
Sphere Cylinder Treatment Zone
UV
Energy
Treatment Time
-0.50 to -0.75D < -0.50D 4.5mm 10J 11 min 11 sec
-1.00 to -1.50D < -0.50D 4.5mm 15J 16 min 39 sec
Dr. Julian Theng
Medical Director
Eagle Eye Ctr.
Singapore
12. Transepithelial PiXL Pilot Study
Dr. Julian Theng and Dr Lim Wee Kiak Eagle Eye Ctr. Singapore
Mean gain in VA: 0.35 log unit (3.5 snellen lines) Average MRSE reduction: 0.80 ± 0.45D
* MRSE – Manifest Refraction Spherical Equivalent
13. Upcoming Transepithelial PiXL Studies
20+ Healthy Myopic Eyes Per Site
Intended correction:
-0.75 to -2.0D sphere, 0 to 0.75 D cyl
No prior corneal surgery
Investigator-Initiated Pilot Clinical Trials of Transepithelial PiXL
with Supplemental Oxygen for Treatment of Low Myopia
Principal Investigators:
Prof. H. Burkhard Dick
Ruhr University,
Bochum, Germany
Prof. François Malecaze
Hôpital Purpan
Toulouse, France
Prof. Anders Behndig
Umea University Hospital
Umeå, Sweden
258,065 - 103,226 - 180,645 - 103,226 - 103,226 51,613
LASIK Vision Correction History and Statistics
LASIK Statistics
Number of LASIK vision correction procedures performed worldwide through 2006: 24.6 million +3.7+3.5+2.8=34.6
Number of LASIK vision correction procedures in the US through 2004: 10.9 million + 4.5 = 15.4 @ 2009
Number of US surgeons in 2006 who performed refractive surgery: 3,762
Number of excimer lasers world wide October 2006: 5,335
Number of excimer lasers US October 2006: 1,400
Number of procedures referred by an optometrist 2006: approximately 207,000
(Source: 2006 Market Scope Comprehensive Report in the Global Refractive Market)
MarketScope, our industry barometer, noted in its August 12, 2009 newsletter, Ophthalmic Market Perspectives, “Persistently low consumer confidence and tight credit continued to severely reduce demand for refractive surgery in Q2-2009, especially when compared to a relatively robust Q2-2008. Six quarters of double-digit volume declines has begun to take a severe toll on U.S. laser vision surgery providers and led to record number of laser center closures. Although there are some signs of improvement in the economy, continuing high rates of unemployment and economic stress are expected to dampen consumer confidence and restrict demand for vision correction surgery for the balance of 2009. U.S. laser refractive procedures declined 30.8% to 192,000 in Q2-2009 when compared with 277,000 procedures in Q2-2008.” 1,200,000 - 2006
1,400,000 - 2007
4X 277,000 = 1,100,000 - 2008
4 X 192,000 = 768,000 - 2009
PETTER PETTERSEN, MDThe financial crisis is just as serious in Northern Europe as it is in North America and elsewhere, but currently, our region has not seen a resulting decrease in LASIK volume. LASIK procedure volume increased steadily in Norway until 2006, and then the curve flattened. Volume has been stable for the past 3 years—at approximately 15,000 procedures a year in our population of 4.5 million. This is roughly equivalent to the volume of LASIK in the other Nordic countries.
15,000/4,500,000 = .00333333 x 700,000,000 Europe = 2,340,000 treatments
.00333333 X .05 = .00016666 X 4,700,000,000 Asia & Latin Am. = 783,000 treatments
I practice in a chain of clinics called Memira, a major Northern European LASIK chain with 33 clinics across the Nordic countries.
http://www.crstodayeurope.com/Issues/0309/0309_04.php