The 7 major achromatopsia markets reached a value of US$ 106.2 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the 7MM to reach US$ 181.4 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.99% during 2024-2034.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year |
2023
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Forecast Years | 2024-2034 |
Historical Years |
2018-2023
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Market Size in 2023
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US$ 106.2 Million |
Market Forecast in 2034
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US$ 181.4 Million |
Market Growth Rate (2024-2034)
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4.99% |
The achromatopsia market has been comprehensively analyzed in IMARC's new report titled "Achromatopsia Market: Epidemiology, Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2024-2034". Achromatopsia, also known as total color blindness, refers to a rare inherited eye disorder that affects an individual's ability to perceive colors. It is primarily caused by genetic mutations that impact the function of the cones in the retina, the light-sensitive cells responsible for color vision. As a result, individuals suffering from the illness experience complete or near-complete loss of color vision, seeing the world only in shades of black, white, and gray. The symptoms of achromatopsia include photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light), reduced visual acuity, and poor vision in bright lighting conditions. Due to the lack of color discrimination, patients often rely on contrast and brightness to navigate their surroundings. Diagnosing achromatopsia typically involves a comprehensive eye examination, visual acuity tests, and specialized color vision tests, such as the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test, to assess color perception deficiencies. Genetic testing may also be conducted to identify specific gene mutations associated with the condition, aiding in confirming the diagnosis.
The increasing prevalence of mutations in genes like CNGA3, CNGB3, and GNAT2, which can lead to a lack of functional cone photoreceptor cells in the retina, is primarily driving the achromatopsia market. In addition to this, the rising utilization of specialized medications, such as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and tinted lenses, that help to manage light sensitivity and reduce discomfort in individuals suffering from the ailment is creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, the widespread integration of physical and occupational therapies, as they focus on enhancing visual skills, adaptive techniques, and motor functions, is further bolstering the market growth. These procedures contribute to an improved quality of life and the development of essential abilities for daily living. Apart from this, the rising awareness and diagnosis of achromatopsia have fueled the market's expansion, prompting a surge in demand for effective treatments. Additionally, the adoption of innovative procedures, like optogenetics, which involves introducing light-sensitive proteins into the retina to restore vision, is also providing new avenues for treating the condition effectively. Furthermore, numerous advancements in gene therapy that aim to introduce functional genetic material into affected cells to correct the underlying genetic mutations are expected to drive the achromatopsia market during the forecast period.
IMARC Group's new report provides an exhaustive analysis of the achromatopsia market in the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and United Kingdom) and Japan. This includes treatment practices, in-market, and pipeline drugs, share of individual therapies, market performance across the seven major markets, market performance of key companies and their drugs, etc. The report also provides the current and future patient pool across the seven major markets. According to the report the United States has the largest patient pool for achromatopsia and also represents the largest market for its treatment. Furthermore, the current treatment practice/algorithm, market drivers, challenges, opportunities, reimbursement scenario and unmet medical needs, etc. have also been provided in the report. This report is a must-read for manufacturers, investors, business strategists, researchers, consultants, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the achromatopsia market in any manner.
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Analysis Covered Across Each Country
This report also provides a detailed analysis of the current achromatopsia marketed drugs and late-stage pipeline drugs.
In-Market Drugs
Late-Stage Pipeline Drugs
Drugs | Company Name |
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AAV - CNGB3 | MeiraGTx/Janssen Pharmaceuticals |
AAV- CNGA3 | MeiraGTx/Janssen Pharmaceuticals |
*Kindly note that the drugs in the above table only represent a partial list of marketed/pipeline drugs, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Market Insights
Epidemiology Insights
Achromatopsia: Current Treatment Scenario, Marketed Drugs and Emerging Therapies