Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC26002
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Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market

Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Keratitis Type (Aspergillus Keratitis, Candida Keratitis and Fungal Species), Treatment, Route of Administration, Mode of Action, Distribution Channel and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC26002

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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Years Covered

2021-2030

Estimated Year Value (2023)

US $0.9 BN

Projected Year Value (2030)

US $1.6 BN

CAGR (2023 - 2030)

9.0%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Highest Growing Market

North America


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market is accounted for $0.9 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period. Fungal keratitis, a serious eye infection, typically requires prompt and specific treatment. Antifungal eye drops, such as voriconazole or natamycin, are the mainstay of therapy. In severe cases, oral antifungal medications may be prescribed. Treatment duration can vary but often lasts several weeks to months. In addition to medication, supportive measures like frequent eye irrigation and debridement of infected tissue may be necessary. Close monitoring by an ophthalmologist is crucial to assess treatment response and prevent complications like corneal scarring or perforation. 

According to an article published by the National Library of Medicine in March 2023, the demand for improved diagnostic methods for fungal keratitis was driven by the limitations of current techniques, such as the cultural method and direct microscopy with staining, which may need revision for timely and accurate identification.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Rising prevalence of fungal keratitis

A higher prevalence of fungal keratitis leads to a larger patient population requiring treatment, thereby expanding the overall market size for fungal keratitis treatments. This growth presents opportunities for pharmaceutical companies and increased research and development efforts aimed at discovering innovative treatment modalities, including novel antifungal drugs, combination therapies, and advanced delivery systems to develop and commercialize new therapies to meet the rising demand.

Restraint:

Lack of awareness

Without proper awareness, patients and healthcare providers may misdiagnose fungal keratitis as other ocular conditions, leading to inappropriate treatment with antibiotics or other medications ineffective against fungal infections. Moreover, patients who are unaware of the signs and symptoms of fungal keratitis may not seek medical attention promptly, resulting in underutilization of available treatment options. This mismanagement can exacerbate the infection and prolong recovery, negatively affecting the market for targeted antifungal treatments.

Opportunity:

Advances in diagnostic tools

Precision diagnostics allow for personalized treatment approaches tailored to the specific fungal pathogen causing the infection. By identifying the fungal species involved and assessing its susceptibility to antifungal agents, clinicians can select the most effective treatment regimen, minimizing the risk of treatment failure and antifungal resistance. Advanced diagnostic tools, such as in vivo confocal microscopy, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, and molecular testing, enable early detection and accurate diagnosis of fungal keratitis. This early identification facilitates prompt initiation of appropriate treatment, improving patient outcomes and driving demand for antifungal medications.

Threat:

Emergence of antifungal-resistant strains 

Antifungal resistance reduces the effectiveness of conventional treatment options, limiting the available therapeutic choices for fungal keratitis. Healthcare providers may face challenges in managing infections caused by resistant strains, leading to treatment failures and prolonged disease duration. These cases require more intensive medical management, including specialized diagnostic testing, prolonged treatment courses, and closer monitoring. This allocation of healthcare resources towards managing resistant infections can strain healthcare systems and impact overall patient care delivery.

Covid-19 Impact

While healthcare resources have been diverted to combat the virus, leading to delays in non-emergency eye care, increased awareness of hygiene measures may have reduced the incidence of fungal keratitis. However, disruptions in supply chains and healthcare services may have affected access to antifungal medications and ophthalmic care, potentially impacting treatment outcomes. Additionally, the use of face masks and prolonged use of contact lenses during the pandemic could have contributed to an increase in fungal keratitis cases. 

The aspergillus keratitis segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The aspergillus keratitis segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, because aspergillus keratitis often presents unique challenges in treatment due to its resistance to certain antifungal medications and the potential for rapid progression. This complexity may necessitate the development of specialized treatment approaches and novel therapeutic agents tailored to combat Aspergillus infections specifically. Pharmaceutical companies and researchers may focus on developing antifungal drugs with improved efficacy against Aspergillus, leading to innovation in the fungal keratitis treatment market.

The antifungal medications segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The antifungal medications segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, owing to the development and availability of different classes of antifungal medications offer healthcare providers a diverse range of treatment options for fungal keratitis. This diversity fosters competition among pharmaceutical companies, leading to innovation and the introduction of new formulations or drug combinations. As these medications provide essential therapeutic options for patients, the market expands to meet the demand.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the incidence of fungal keratitis varies across different regions within the Asia Pacific, with factors such as climate, agricultural practices, and hygiene standards playing a role. Further variances in healthcare infrastructure and access to ophthalmic care across countries within the Asia Pacific region can impact the diagnosis and treatment of fungal keratitis.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, as North America boasts advanced healthcare infrastructure, including well-equipped hospitals, specialized eye care centers, and skilled healthcare professionals, contributing to timely diagnosis and treatment of fungal keratitis and the region is at the forefront of technological innovations in ophthalmology, leading to the development of advanced diagnostic tools, therapeutic agents, and surgical techniques for the treatment of fungal keratitis.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in the Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market include AbbVie Inc., Alvogen, Aurolab, Bausch Health, Cipla Inc., Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC, Gilead Biosciences, Inc., Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Leadiant Biosciences, Lexicare Pharma Pvt. LTD, Mallinckrodt LLC, Merck & Co. Inc., Novartis AG, Novo Holdings A/S, Ora, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Salvus Pharma, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. And Wellona Pharma  

Key Developments:

In April 2024, Bausch Health, Canada Inc. announces first public drug plan listings for PrUCERIS® (budesonide) aerosol foam to help address the unmet need for the treatment of mild to moderate distal ulcerative colitis in adults.

In March 2024, Allergan Aesthetics Launches ""Moving the Needle on Ethics"" to Elevate the Conversation Around Ethics in Aesthetics. The collection of interviews highlights the need for industry-wide transparency and integrity to meet the expected increase in global demand for aesthetics treatments.

In March 2024, AbbVie to Acquire Landos Biopharma, Further Strengthening its Portfolio in Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases. Landos' lead investigational asset is NX-13, a first-in-class, oral NLRX1 agonist (a member of the NOD-like receptor family) with a bimodal mechanism of action (MOA), which is anti-inflammatory and facilitates epithelial repair.

Keratitis Types Covered:
• Aspergillus Keratitis
• Candida Keratitis
• Fungal Species
 
Treatments Covered:
• Antifungal Medications
• Surgery
• Adjunctive Therapies
• Combination Therapy
• Other Treatments

Route of Administrations Covered:
• Topical
• Oral
• Intravenous

Mode of Actions Covered:
• Fungicidal
• Fungistatic

Distribution Channels Covered:
• Specialty Clinics 
• Hospitals 
• Retail Pharmacies 
• Online Pharmacies 
• Other Distribution Channels 

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary         
           
2 Preface          
 2.1 Abstract         
 2.2 Stake Holders        
 2.3 Research Scope        
 2.4 Research Methodology       
  2.4.1 Data Mining       
  2.4.2 Data Analysis       
  2.4.3 Data Validation       
  2.4.4 Research Approach       
 2.5 Research Sources        
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources      
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources      
  2.5.3 Assumptions       
           
3 Market Trend Analysis        
 3.1 Introduction        
 3.2 Drivers         
 3.3 Restraints        
 3.4 Opportunities        
 3.5 Threats         
 3.6 Emerging Markets        
 3.7 Impact of Covid-19        
           
4 Porters Five Force Analysis        
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers       
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers       
 4.3 Threat of substitutes       
 4.4 Threat of new entrants       
 4.5 Competitive rivalry        
           
5 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market, By Keratitis Type     
 5.1 Introduction        
 5.2 Aspergillus Keratitis       
 5.3 Candida Keratitis        
 5.4 Fungal Species       
           
6 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market, By Treatment     
 6.1 Introduction        
 6.2 Antifungal Medications       
  6.2.1 Polyenes        
  6.2.2 Azoles        
  6.2.3 Echinocandins       
  6.2.4 Other Antifungal Medications      
 6.3 Surgery         
  6.3.1 Corneal Debridement      
  6.3.2 Corneal Transplantation      
  6.3.3 Therapeutic Penetrating Keratoplasty     
  6.3.4 Amniotic Membrane Transplantation     
 6.4 Adjunctive Therapies       
 6.5 Combination Therapy       
 6.6 Other Treatments        
           
7 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market, By Route of Administration    
 7.1 Introduction        
 7.2 Topical         
 7.3 Oral         
 7.4 Intravenous        
           
8 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market, By Mode of Action     
 8.1 Introduction        
 8.2 Fungicidal        
 8.3 Fungistatic        
           
9 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market, By Distribution Channel    
 9.1 Introduction        
 9.2 Specialty Clinics        
 9.3 Hospitals         
 9.4 Retail Pharmacies        
 9.5 Online Pharmacies        
 9.6 Other Distribution Channels       
           
10 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market, By Geography     
 10.1 Introduction        
 10.2 North America        
  10.2.1 US        
  10.2.2 Canada        
  10.2.3 Mexico        
 10.3 Europe         
  10.3.1 Germany        
  10.3.2 UK        
  10.3.3 Italy        
  10.3.4 France        
  10.3.5 Spain        
  10.3.6 Rest of Europe       
 10.4 Asia Pacific        
  10.4.1 Japan        
  10.4.2 China        
  10.4.3 India        
  10.4.4 Australia        
  10.4.5 New Zealand       
  10.4.6 South Korea       
  10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific       
 10.5 South America        
  10.5.1 Argentina       
  10.5.2 Brazil        
  10.5.3 Chile        
  10.5.4 Rest of South America      
 10.6 Middle East & Africa       
  10.6.1 Saudi Arabia       
  10.6.2 UAE        
  10.6.3 Qatar        
  10.6.4 South Africa       
  10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa      
           
11 Key Developments         
 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures    
 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers       
 11.3 New Product Launch       
 11.4 Expansions        
 11.5 Other Key Strategies       
           
12 Company Profiling         
 12.1 AbbVie Inc.        
 12.2 Alvogen         
 12.3 Aurolab         
 12.4 Bausch Health        
 12.5 Cipla Inc.         
 12.6 Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC       
 12.7 Gilead Biosciences, Inc.       
 12.8 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals       
 12.9 Leadiant Biosciences       
 12.10 Lexicare Pharma Pvt. LTD       
 12.11 Mallinckrodt LLC        
 12.12 Merck & Co. Inc.        
 12.13 Novartis AG        
 12.14 Novo Holdings A/S        
 12.15 Ora, Inc.         
 12.16 Pfizer Inc.        
 12.17 Salvus Pharma        
 12.18 Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.      
 12.19 Wellona Pharma        
           
List of Tables          
1 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)   
2 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Keratitis Type (2021-2030) ($MN)  
3 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Aspergillus Keratitis (2021-2030) ($MN) 
4 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Candida Keratitis (2021-2030) ($MN)  
5 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Fungal Species (2021-2030) ($MN) 
6 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Treatment (2021-2030) ($MN)  
7 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Antifungal Medications (2021-2030) ($MN) 
8 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Polyenes (2021-2030) ($MN)   
9 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Azoles (2021-2030) ($MN)   
10 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Echinocandins (2021-2030) ($MN)  
11 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Other Antifungal Medications (2021-2030) ($MN) 
12 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Surgery (2021-2030) ($MN)   
13 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Corneal Debridement (2021-2030) ($MN) 
14 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Corneal Transplantation (2021-2030) ($MN) 
15 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Therapeutic Penetrating Keratoplasty (2021-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Amniotic Membrane Transplantation (2021-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Adjunctive Therapies (2021-2030) ($MN) 
18 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Combination Therapy (2021-2030) ($MN) 
19 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Other Treatments (2021-2030) ($MN)  
20 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Route of Administration (2021-2030) ($MN) 
21 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Topical (2021-2030) ($MN)   
22 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Oral (2021-2030) ($MN)   
23 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Intravenous (2021-2030) ($MN)  
24 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Mode of Action (2021-2030) ($MN)  
25 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Fungicidal (2021-2030) ($MN)  
26 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Fungistatic (2021-2030) ($MN)  
27 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2021-2030) ($MN) 
28 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Specialty Clinics (2021-2030) ($MN)  
29 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Hospitals (2021-2030) ($MN)   
30 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Retail Pharmacies (2021-2030) ($MN)  
31 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Online Pharmacies (2021-2030) ($MN)  
32 Global Fungal Keratitis Treatment Market Outlook, By Other Distribution Channels (2021-2030) ($MN) 
           
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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