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Global Ophthalmoscopes Market: Key Developments

In 2021, the BMJ journal reported that the smartphone ophthalmoscopy technology has a potential way in the covid-19 era for non-ophthalmology medicine. Smartphone ophthalmoscope has generally accounted for more favorably than direct handling time. This device gives the practitioners the capacity of long-distance work to examine and view the fundus from around arm's length compared to the general Ophthalmoscope.

In July 2020, The Ambu, a company that develops, produces, and markets diagnostic and life-supporting devices for hospitals and rescue services in North America, announced that it had received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Scope ophthalmic.

In April 2021, the Hill-Rom Holdings Inc (Hillrom), a medical technology company that offers patient support systems, surgical solutions, and front-line care products, company introduced the Welch Allyn PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope devices that boast a 20X larger viewing area. Welch Allyn PanOptic Plus Ophthalmoscope and Welch Allyn MacroView Plus Otoscope Give Caregivers Better, Bolder, Brighter Views to Help Support Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment

In January 2022, Wassenburg Medical B.V., a company that provides endoscope reprocessing products and solutions in the U.S., announced that it had acquired Custom Ultrasonics, a U.S.-based medical equipment manufacturer. This acquisition will create additional growth in the U.S. market for both companies.

In December 2021, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd, a medical imaging and diagnostic technologies, partnered with A'alda Vet India Pvt Ltd, an animal hospital company in India, to boost healthcare facilities for pets. As part of the partnership, Fujifilm India will provide innovative medical and screening devices to DCC (Dogs, Cats & Companions) Animal Hospital, an initiative by A'alda Vet to increase the standards of veterinary care in India.