Regional Analysis

Gel Stent Market – Regional Insights

On the basis of geography, the global gel stent market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. North America is expected to hold dominant position in the gel stent market, followed by Europe during the forecast period. The U.S. holds dominant position in the market in this region due to continuous technological advancements and developed healthcare infrastructure.

According to American Glaucoma Society, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and globally. In the U.S, over 3 million people suffer from glaucoma while only 50% are aware of the diagnosis. In 2016, over 120,000 people in the U.S. suffered from blindness due to glaucoma.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Asians have more chances of suffering from close angle glaucoma while people from Europe or Africa are more likely to suffer from primary open angle glaucoma. According to WHO, In South India, glaucoma prevalence is 2.6%. In Africa, the prevalence of glaucoma is 1–2%, but can rise to about 10% in the Caribbean.

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