Market Trends of MEA Optical Imaging Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the MEA Optical Imaging Market according to our research experts:
Ophthalmology to Show Significant Growth
- The region is also witnessing some historic diagnoses being performed in this field which further suggests the growth prospect of the market in the Middle Eastern region. For instance, in November 2021, the ophthalmology team at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE's largest hospitals for serious and complex care and a joint-venture partnership between Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Mayo Clinic, performed the first intelligent eye implant with the eyeWatch device to save the eyesight of patients affected by glaucoma.
- Several leading pharma giants are collaborating with eye hospitals and channel partners in the studied market to capitalize on the growing demand for ophthalmological products. For instance, in September 2021, NTC granted STADA a license and distribution rights for certain proprietary ophthalmic products in the region, intended to address several ophthalmic diseases, in particular blepharitis, dry eye, and allergy.
- Bayer Middle East introduced its Alleye Home Monitoring Sponsorship Program to the Egyptian healthcare sector. It is working with the country's top-rated eye hospitals to support Egypt's ophthalmologists in the new era of virtual care for patients with either Diabetic Macular Edema [DME] - a complication of diabetic retinopathy - or age-related macular degeneration [AMD].
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Hospitals to Hold the Highest Market Share
- Most of the countries in the Middle Eastern region have state-funded healthcare systems. Countries such as Bahrain have established National Health Regulatory Authority to ensure its procedures and standards are consistent with the newest innovations.
- Qatar, on the other hand, spends 2.2% of its GDP on healthcare annually. It has a public healthcare system that offers free and subsidized services to residents and citizens. Around 90% of Qatar's population utilizes the public healthcare system, while the remaining populous utilizes private healthcare.
- The region is witnessing several strategic acquisitions to capitalize on the increasing demand for dermatology and dentistry care. For instance, in March 2021, Amanat Holdings - a company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that invests in healthcare and education - fully acquired the local rehabilitation institute, Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Centre (CMRC), for an enterprise total of USD 232 million (GBP 166m).
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