The COVID-19 virus has been understood to cause eye-related complications including the formation of nodules in the macular region, cranial nerve palsy, retinal vein occlusion and AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration)
Thailand
completed the period for completing WHO launched Vision 2020 program. The
program had 3 key targets including control of diseases that affect eye health,
development of human resources and provision of appropriate technology and
infrastructure
The King and
Queen of Thailand sent a flight full of oxygen supplies & healthcare aid
for COVID-19 patients to India. The cargo included 300 oxygen tanks, 200
oximeters and 70 oxygen generators among other medical equipment and
humanitarian supplies.
Increase in Cataract Surgery Rate: Thailand’s state-sponsored Universal Health
Coverage Scheme has improved the Cataract surgery rate in the country, with
statistics of untreated cataract improving for the better. The scheme has also
played a role in reducing the contribution of cataract towards blindness in
Thailand.
Mobile Eye Health Check-Ups and Treatment: Hospitals and clinics in Thailand
have taken up measures to ensure remote availability of eye care and treatment
services to rural areas in the country, especially in North and North-Eastern
parts of the country. Mobile Ophthalmology vans equipped with diagnostic
equipment and surgical facilities have been at the forefront of democratizing
eye care in Thailand, with BanPheo Hospital leading the way.
Domination by Private Ophthalmology Centers: NHSO (National Health Security
Office)-introduced Universal Health Coverage Scheme covers ophthalmological
treatment in the insurance package, and private hospitals have been registering
strong interest from patients for the state-sponsored scheme, especially for
cataract surgeries
Analysts at
Ken Research in their latest publication “Thailand
Ophthalmology Market Outlook to 2025 By Type of Consultation (Eye
Strain/Aesthenopia, General Check-Up, Decreased/Reduced Vision, Allergic
Reaction, Deformities of Eye/Eyelids), By Type of Surgery (Cataract, Refractive
Error, Glaucoma, Retina Related Diseases and Others), By Region (Bangkok,
Central, South, North-East and North) and By Type of Hospital (Single-Specialty
and Multi-Specialty)”
observed that Thailand is one of the comparatively better off nations amongst
its South-East Asian counterparts with respected to eye health. In increase in
the penetration of ophthalmological infrastructure in the country and advanced
treatment technology has contributed to it. Government initiatives including
the coverage of eye healthcare in the universal health coverage scheme have
also improved the ophthalmology coverage in the country. Ophthalmology market
revenues registered a growth of 3.6% in terms of CAGR over the period
2015-2020.
Key Segments Covered
Type
of Consultation (Eye Strain/Aesthenopia, General Check-Up, Decreased/Reduced
Vision, Allergic Reaction, Deformities of Eye/Eyelids)
Type
of Surgery (Cataract, Refractive Error, Glaucoma, Retina Related Diseases and
Others)
By
Region (Bangkok, Central, South, North-East and North)
Type
of Hospital (Single-Specialty and Multi-Specialty)
Hospitals
and Clinics Covered
Rutnin Eye Hospital
TRSC International LASIK Center
Bumrungrad Hospital
Bangkok Hospital
Samitivej Hospital
Thonburi Hospital
Metta Pracharak Hospital
Vichaiyut Hospital
Thainakarin Hospital
Top Charoen Eye Center
Key
Target Audience
Single-Specialty Hospitals and Clinics
Multi-Specialty Hospitals
Ophthalmologists
Ophthalmology Associations
Medical Universities and Colleges
Health Ministry of Thailand
Time
Period Captured in the Report:-
Historical
Period: 2015-2020
Forecast
Period: 2020-2025
Key
Topics Covered in the Report
Ophthalmology Healthcare
Infrastructure in Thailand
Government Initiatives to Promote
Superior Eye Care in Thailand
Revenue Sources for an Ophthalmology
Facility
Ophthalmology Business & Operating
Landscape of SEA Countries: Comparison with Thailand
Regional Analysis of Ophthalmology in
Thailand
Common Eye Ailments & Surgeries in
Thailand
Technological Innovations in the
Ophthalmology Field in Thailand
Infrastructural & Ophthalmological
Ecosystem Challenges & Solutions
Mapping the Impact of the Pandemic on
Ophthalmology in Thailand
Investment Model for Setting up an
Ophthalmology Clinic in Thailand
Competition Landscape
Projected Clinic Landscape for
Ophthalmology in Thailand
Optimizing Existing Ophthalmological
Healthcare in Thailand
Launching an Ophthalmology Facility in
Thailand
Potential Risk Factors for New
Entrants & Existing Players
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Ophthalmology
Market in Thailand
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