November - 20186Vision is one of the greatest gifts that have been bestowed upon us. Without vision, the simplest tasks that we do today would almost be impossible to accomplish. But sadly, the number of people affected by irreversible complex eye pathologies is increasing at an alarming rate. For instance, a study by British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed that the number of patients affected by glaucoma is expected to grow from 60 million in 2010 to reach approximately 80 million by 2020, which is an increase of 20 million. Furthermore, it also states that the number of people who would go blind due to glaucoma is expected to reach over 11 million by 2020. This is just one of the many diseases that affect the vision of an individual. All these factors highlight the impertinent need to provide effective and quick care to patients while also preventing the occurrence of similar diseases in others.To cater to this need, more solution providers are coming up with a plethora of innovations to enhance ophthalmic care. For instance, new eyewear devices have come up in the market that enables the possibility of 24-hour remote monitoring for patients suffering from glaucoma. The devices help ophthalmologists to monitor the care provided for patients suffering from glaucoma and prevent its occurrence in at-risk patients. Furthermore, newer imaging procedures such as Scheimpflug imaging, anterior segment optical coherence tomography, and so on have become commercially available to ensure that patients receive best-in-class care without having to undergo lengthy and painful procedures. The making of implants for patients has become less error-prone through the use of 3D printing technology. Additionally, ophthalmologists also have access to a multitude of new medical devices such as glaucoma drainage devices, ophthalmoscopes, optical coherence tomography devices, phoropters, refractors, and so on. These devices have helped them provide faster diagnoses and more effective care thereby enhancing the whole spectrum of ophthalmic care.With the healthcare sector shifting towards patient-centric care, ophthalmologists need to stay updated regarding the innovations in the market. By leveraging these innovations, physicians can not only enhance the care their patients receive but also ensure better vision for a better future. Write us your thoughts.Copyright © 2018 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.NOVEMBER - 11 - 2018VOLUME 01 - 11OPHTHALMIC SPECIALContact UsPhone:510 230 0396 Fax:510-894-8405Emailsales@medicaltechoutlook.comeditor@medicaltechoutlook.commarketing@medicaltechoutlook.comManaging EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffSalesJoe PhilipLaura PintoMatthew JacobMerlin WatsonSandeepa ManjumdarSamikshya BeheraVisualizerAR RamjithAllenallenj@medtechoutlook.com510.996.5123Alex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@Medicaltechoutlook.comTechnology Reimagining Ophthalmology Care*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEditorialPublished by ValleyMedia Inc. To subscribe to MedicalTech OutlookVisit www.Medicaltechoutlook.com
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