From Vision Threat to Market Surge: The Rise of Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Diabetic retinopathy emerges as a critical diabetes complication affecting retinal blood vessels, causing progressive vision deterioration among diabetes patients worldwide. As global diabetes prevalence approaches 537 million cases (projected to reach 783 million by 2045), the Diabetic Retinopathy Market experiences corresponding expansion. Market Growth Catalysts Rising Diabetes Incidence: The dramatic increase in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes globally serves as the primary market driver, creating a substantial patient population. Aging Demographics: An increasingly elderly population worldwide faces elevated diabetes risk, consequently expanding the diabetic retinopathy patient pool. Advanced Diagnostics: Improved screening technologies including optical coherence tomography and digital fundus imaging facilitate earlier detection, stimulating market development. Treatment Innovation: Breakthrough therapies including anti-VEGF agents (aflibercept, ranibizumab, bevac...