GLG Network Survey: Myopia Lenses

SURVEY DETAILS

GLG interviewed 70 ophthalmologists and optometrists who discussed about the latest trends for myopia lenses and provided their projections for the next period.

What will you learn from this survey?

• Respondents commented on the myopia progression over the past 5 years and provided their projections for the next period.
• The survey also looked at the number of patients who would like to enrol into a soft lens myopia control program, but currently don’t fit into the available parameters of existing soft lenses.
• Lastly, the research assessed the COVID-19 impact on the number of children/ teens coming in for a first time contact lens fitting.

Examples of findings:

• Overall, 77% of the respondents reported an increase in myopia progression over the past 5 years, with the majority stating an increase of at least 10%.
• In the US, 88% of experts mentioned they offer the Cooper Vision Biofinity Monthly center distance multifocal lenses to children and teens, compared to 68% in Europe.
• In Europe, 58% of the experts stated that more than 20% of their patients who are being offered MiSight or another soft lens therapy are enrolling in the program, compared to 35% in the US.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Alice Mann, Optometrist at Focal Point Optical.

The standard deliverable includes: 

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• Approximately, what is the increase you’ve noticed in myopia progression over the past 5 years?
• Do you require any specific diagnostic equipment to do Myopic control therapy utilizing soft multifocal contact lenses?
• Of those patients that you offer MiSight or another soft lens therapy, what percentage of patients enrol in the program?
• Overall, how has COVID-19 affected the number of children/ teens coming in for 1st time contact lens fittings as compared to pre-COVID-19?
• Has there been a change in the numbers of patients expressing an interest in myopia control over the past 6 months?
• On average how many pediatric patients do you currently enrol each month in the Cooper Vision Brilliant Futures program each month?
• As compared to standard contact lens soft fittings, how do your fees/ profits compare when fitting a soft contact lens as part of a myopia control program?

This survey is available to subscribers of the Healthcare (HC) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

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DISCLAIMER:

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