PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1552571
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1552571
The global anterior uveitis treatment market size is expected to reach USD 967.5 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12.6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising prevalence of the disease is anticipated to aid market growth. This disease is more common when compared to panuveitis, posterior, and intermediate uveitis.
According to a 2017 article by Retina Today, this condition accounted for around 30% to 90% of the cases of uveitis. It also stated around 1% to 4% of patients experience 25% loss of visual acuity. There are different effective treatments for this disease and can be easily managed; however, it tends to recur. This disease is prevalent among both young and middle-aged group. It is also common among the geriatric population. Ocular ischemia and herpetic uveitis are the two most common causes of this disease among the geriatric population. Most of the cases occur in healthy people, however, some are associated with infectious diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatologic diseases, and lung & skin diseases. This disease is less sight-threatening as compared to posterior uveitis, however, in some cases might lead to glaucoma, cataract, and cystoid macular edema.