Global Eye Melanoma Market Size, Share, Forecast Report, 2020-2027

Melanoma is the cancer of melanin-producing cells. Eye melanoma or ocular melanoma can develop in the middle of the three layers of the eye, i.e., in between the sclera, retina, and uvea. The diseased layers of the eye cannot be visually examined, making the diagnosis of the disease difficult. The sensation of flashing lights, blurry vision in one eye, and loss of peripheral vision are some of the common symptoms of the eye melanoma. Increasing prevalence of the eye cancer and growing geriatric population are the major drivers of the market growth. According to the Cancer Research U.K, approximately 750 new cases of eye cancer were reported on a yearly basis within the U.K from 2013-2015.

Moreover, it was estimated that from the last decade, the prevalence of eye cancer has increased by 25% in the U.K. Additionally, rising healthcare expenditures and increasing research and development investments by the major players of the market boosts the market growth. However, lack of awareness, high diagnostics, and surgical procedures costs are estimated to restrain the market growth during the forecast period. The cost of the therapeutic procedures like laser iridotomy is estimated to be around USD 1,068 to USD 1,188. This makes such procedures an out of pocket concern for many patients.

Global Eye Melanoma Market is expected to grow at an approximate CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period.
Segmentation

The global eye melanoma market is segmented on the basis of the site, diagnosis, treatment, and end user.

On the basis of the site, the market is segmented into sclera, retina, uvea, and others.

On the basis of the diagnosis, the market is categorized into eye exam, imaging, biopsy, and others. The eye exam segment is further categorized into ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, and others. The imaging is sub-segmented into ultrasound, fluorescein angiography, fundus autofluorescence, optical coherence tomography, and others. On the basis of the treatment, the market is segmented into radiation therapy, laser treatment, surgery, and others. The radiation therapy segment is sub-segmented into episcleral plaque therapy, external beam radiation therapy, and others. The external beam radiation therapy is further segmented into conformal proton beam radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and others. The surgery segment is sub-segmented into iridectomy, choroidectomy, enucleation, and others. On the basis of the end users, the market is segmented into hospitals & clinics, academic institutes, and others.
Key players in global eye melanoma market

The key players for the global eye melanoma market are Castle Biosciences, Inc. (U.S.), GENERAL ELECTRIC (U.S.), Koninklijke Philips N.V. (The Netherlands), TOSHIBA CORPORATION (Japan), Siemens AG (Germany), Analogic Corporation (U.S.), Optovue, Incorporated (U.S.), NOVADAQ Technologies Inc. (Canada), Agfa-Gevaert Group (Belgium), and ZEISS (Germany).