Middle East & Africa Dry Eye Products Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis – by Product [Antibiotic Drops, Hormone Drops, Artificial Tears (OTC Artificial Tears and Prescription Artificial Tears), and Others] and Type (Prescription Drugs and OTC Drugs)
The MEA dry eye products market is expected to grow from US$ 212.83 million in 2021 to US$ 262.50 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2021 to 2028.
Rising Incidence of Dry Eye
Incidence and prevalence of dry eye are rising among the population, especially in developed nations. A dry eye is caused by multiple factors, resulting in discomfort, irritation, and visual disturbance. The dry eye incidence is higher among the population in several countries across the region. The MEA region also has increasing prevalence due to chronic health conditions and environmental conditions. According to an article published in 2019 by the Department of Research, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the incidence of dry eye is high among women. The primary cause of dry eye is the medication for glaucoma. The increasing incidence of dry eye is leading to a rise in the direct cost of treatment. Thus, the increasing incidence of dry eye is expected to drive the dry eye products market across the region.
Market Overview
The MEA dry eye products market includes the consolidated markets for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the Rest of MEA. Saudi Arabia held the largest share of the MEA dry eye products market in 2021. The country is surrounded by desert, with temperatures reaching more than 50°C in the summers. Thus, dry eye condition is widely seen due to environmental factors. The condition has caused Trachoma endemic disease in some parts of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the government is implementing campaigns and community-based education programs, which is an influential element for eye health promotion strategies. The strategies are helping in raising awareness and encouraging the community to take steps for maintaining eye health. The action enforces to employ the available eye care services appropriately. For instance, the Ministry of Health (MoH) provides educational messages on eye diseases. This helps educate people about diseases such as glaucoma, amblyopia, diabetic retinopathy, and contact lens.
MEA Dry Eye Products Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
MEA Dry Eye Products Market Segmentation
The MEA dry eye products market is segmented based on product, type, and country.
Based on product, the MEA dry eye products market is segmented into artificial tears, antibiotic drops, hormone drops, and others. The artificial tears segment held the largest market share in 2021. The artificial tears segment is further bifurcated into OTC artificial tears and prescription artificial tears.
Based on type, the MEA dry eye products market is bifurcated into OTC drugs and prescription drugs. The OTC drugs segment held a larger market share in 2021.
Based on country, the MEA dry eye products market is segmented into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the Rest of MEA. Saudi Arabia dominated the market in 2021.
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