APRIL - 20226Managing EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffVisualizerDavid JohnJaxon JaseSalesAndrew D'Souzaandrew.dsouza@medicaltechoutlook.com510.996.5123Joshua Parker Merlin WatsonJoe Philip Laura PintoAPRIL - 25 - 2022, volume 06 - Issue 05 (ISSN 2691-4093) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Emailsales@medicaltechoutlook.comeditor@medicaltechoutlook.commarketing@medicaltechoutlook.comTo subscribe to Medical Tech OutlookVisit www.medicaltechoutlook.com Copyright © 2022 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsAlex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@medicaltechoutlook.comSince the Middle Ages, glasses have been used to aid copyists and artisans in seeing more clearly, which was clearly nothing more than a crucial accessory. Over time, glasses and other vision-based products started evolving from visual necessities to a vast eye care product market. In light of this, the global vision care market is set to display a persistent growth in the years ahead. Factors such as technological advances in eye care devices along with rising population of the elderly that are more susceptible to eye diseases are the main driving forces in the global vision care market. As per the WHO statistics, nearly 285 million people are visually impaired worldwide with 39 million blind individuals and 246 million people that have low vision. In view of this, the global vision care market is projected to reach $192.85 billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period.The need for better vision care is also driven by the exploding use of electronic devices, particularly among children in the recent years. Another attributing factor for this need is the significant rise in vision-related ailments like cataracts, glaucoma, conjunctivitis and retinal detachment, which are primarily caused due to sedentary lifestyles, rising pollution levels, and more. From a technology standpoint, AI and automation are reshaping eye care market by reducing redundant visual tasks, eliminating biased reading errors, identifying eye health patterns, and minimizing costs. From AI-powered chatbots to robotic surgery, there is a wealth of automation and AI-driven technologies available to vision care providers. AI-based free form technology is another cutting-edge digital manufacturing approach that utilizes computer-aided design and surfacing to create high-quality and prescription-specific eyeglass lenses.To make the most of these efficient technologies, health organizations and companies need an appropriate vanguard to choose the right vision care devices and equipment provider that meets their particular requirement. We hope this edition shows you the path to the right vision care solutions provider for your needs.Let us know your thoughts!Digitalizing the Vision Care ArenaSarah FernandesEDITORIAL
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