PUBLISHER: DelveInsight | PRODUCT CODE: 1425963
PUBLISHER: DelveInsight | PRODUCT CODE: 1425963
DelveInsight's "Myopic Macular Degeneration (MMD) - Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast - 2034" report delivers an in-depth understanding of the MMD, historical and forecasted epidemiology and the MMD market trends in the United States, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan.
The MMD market report provides current treatment practices, emerging drugs, market share of individual therapies, and current and forecasted 7MM MMD market size from 2020 to 2034. The report also covers current MMD treatment practices/algorithms and unmet medical needs to curate the best of the opportunities and assesses the underlying potential of the market.
Study Period: 2020-2034
MMD Overview
Myopia is a refractive error where distant objects appear blurry while close objects can be seen more clearly. High myopia is characterized by a higher degree of nearsightedness. Individuals with high myopia are at increased risk of developing myopia-related blinding complications, such as myopic macular degeneration (MMD), posterior staphyloma, and retinal detachment, all of which can cause irreversible vision loss.
The transition from myopia to pathological myopia sets the stage for various ocular complications, one of which is MMD. This condition involves the progressive degeneration of the macula, the central region of the retina responsible for detailed vision. The elongated eyeball, thinning of the choroid, and structural changes in the retina contribute to the vulnerability of the macula, leading to the development of MMD. It is characterized by the presence of staphyloma, lacquer cracks, Fuchs' spot, or chorio-retinal atrophy at the posterior pole.
Symptoms of MMD manifest as visual disturbances related to the central vision. Common symptoms include gradual loss of sharp vision, visual distortions, and difficulties with color perception, and challenges in recognizing faces.
MMD Diagnosis
MMD diagnosis is complex, encompassing fibrosis-related alterations, neurological aspects, airway irritation, and possible involvement of gastroesophageal reflux. Detecting MMD involves visual acuity assessments, dilated eye exams, and advanced imaging such as optical coherence tomography (OCT). Macular abnormalities are identified through fluorescein angiography and Amsler grid tests. Genetic testing may be recommended for familial cases. Early detection allows for prompt intervention and effective management.
MMD Treatment
Treatment for MMD involves various strategies such as anti-VEGF therapy, photodynamic therapy, and retinal laser treatments. The multidisciplinary approach aims to preserve vision and manage complications. Lifestyle adjustments, corrective lenses, low vision aids, and regular monitoring are crucial. Notably, LUCENTIS (ranibizumab), the first FDA-approved anti-VEGF therapy for treating mCNV, was approved in January 2017. However, the availability of biosimilars may impact its market dynamics. The cost-utility of these treatments is a consideration, with the need for consistent estimation to guide decision-making for countries and national health services.
As the market is derived using the patient-based model, the MMD epidemiology chapter in the report provides historical as well as forecasted epidemiology segmented by Total Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of MMD, Gender-specific Diagnosed Prevalent Cases of MMD, and Total Diagnosed Prevalent cases of myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV), in the 7MM covering the United States, EU4 countries (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan, from 2020 to 2034.
As per DelveInsight's estimations, the total diagnosed prevalent cases of MMD in the 7MM were approximately 4.1 million in 2022 and are projected to increase during the forecast period.
The drug chapter segment of the MMD report encloses a detailed analysis of MMD marketed drugs and late-stage (Phase III and Phase II) pipeline drugs. It also understands MMD clinical trial details, expressive pharmacological action, agreements and collaborations, approval, and patent details, advantages and disadvantages of each included drug, and the latest news and press releases.
Marketed Drugs
EYLEA (aflibercept): Bayer/Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
EYLEA is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor formulated as an injection for the eye. EYLEA helps prevent VEGF-A and PLGF from interacting with their natural VEGF receptors in previous clinical trials. While ensuring a commendable safety profile, EYLEA's impact on the market and its cost-effectiveness compared to other treatments are essential considerations.
EYLEA, the sole approved mCNV treatment in Japan and Europe with an active patent, dominates the MMD treatment landscape, immune to biosimilar competition.
Note: Detailed marketed therapies assessment will be provided in the final report of MMD.
Emerging Drugs
VABYSMO (faricimab): Roche
VABYSMO (faricimab) is the first bispecific antibody designed for the eye. It targets and inhibits two signaling pathways linked to a number of vision-threatening retinal conditions by neutralizing angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and VEGF-A. Faricimab is not present in the pipeline of Roche for the treatment of mCNV, but the trial is registered on CT, which is in Phase III "not yet recruiting" stage.
The absence of approved alternatives highlights the potential for VABYSMO to contribute significantly to the expansion of the MMD treatment market.
Note: Detailed emerging therapies assessment will be provided in the final report of MMD.
Myopic maculopathy (MMD), also named MMD and myopic retinopathy, encompassing macular atrophy, lacquer cracks, and choroidal neovascularization (mCNV), is influenced by age and axial length. Strategies like low concentration atropine and optical interventions aim to curb myopic progression.
Currently, no available treatment has been found for myopic maculopathy except for mCNV, creating a pressing need for more treatment options. Present treatments for MMD align with wet AMD approaches, utilizing anti-VEGF medications such as LUCENTIS (with an expired patent) and EYLEA.
Surgical options, like posterior scleral reinforcement, provide alternatives. EYLEA, the exclusive mCNV treatment in Japan and Europe, maintains significance, unaffected by biosimilar competition, unlike LUCENTIS. Ongoing developments in this multifaceted landscape underscore the evolving strategies for managing MMD.
As the MMD treatment landscape evolves, the emergence of VABYSMO in a Phase III trial brings hope for a targeted therapeutic option. The projected introduction of VABYSMO for mCNV is anticipated to propel the overall MMD market in the 7MM, potentially reaching nearly USD 837 million by 2034.
This section focuses on the uptake rate of potential drugs expected to launch in the market during 2020-2034. For example, VABYSMO (faricimab-svoa), in the US is expected to get launched by 2028 with medium uptake.
Further detailed analysis of emerging therapies drug uptake in the report…
MMD Pipeline Development Activities
The report provides insights into different therapeutic candidates in Phase III, Phase II, and Phase I stage. It also analyzes key players involved in developing targeted therapeutics.
Pipeline Development Activities
The report covers information on collaborations, acquisitions and mergers, licensing, and patent details for MMD emerging therapies.
KOL Views
To keep up with current market trends, we take KOLs and SMEs' opinions working in the domain through primary research to fill the data gaps and validate the secondary research. Industry Experts were contacted for insights on MMD evolving treatment landscape, patient reliance on conventional therapies, patient therapy switching acceptability, and drug uptake along with challenges related to accessibility, including KOL from University of Utah Hospital, US; Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University, New York; Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Padova, Italy; The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, UK; Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Medical School, Osaka, Japan; and others.
Delveinsight's analysts connected with 50+ KOLs to gather insights; however, interviews were conducted with 15+ KOLs in the 7MM. Their opinion helps understand and validate current and emerging therapies, treatment patterns, or MMD market trends. This will support the clients in potential upcoming novel treatments by identifying the overall scenario of the market and the unmet needs.
Qualitative Analysis
We perform Qualitative and market Intelligence analysis using various approaches, such as SWOT and Conjoint Analysis. In the SWOT analysis, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in terms of disease diagnosis, patient awareness, patient burden, competitive landscape, cost-effectiveness, and geographical accessibility of therapies are provided. These pointers are based on the Analyst's discretion and assessment of the patient burden, cost analysis, and existing and evolving treatment landscape.
Conjoint Analysis analyzes multiple approved and emerging therapies based on relevant attributes such as safety, efficacy, frequency of administration, route of administration, and order of entry. Scoring is given based on these parameters to analyze the effectiveness of therapy.
Further, the therapies' safety is evaluated wherein the acceptability, tolerability, and adverse events are majorly observed, and it sets a clear understanding of the side effects posed by the drug in the trials. In addition, the scoring is also based on the route of administration, order of entry and designation, probability of success, and the addressable patient pool for each therapy. According to these parameters, the final weightage score and the ranking of the emerging therapies are decided.
Market Access and Reimbursement
The high cost of therapies for the treatment is a major factor restraining the growth of the global drug market. Because of the high cost, the economic burden is increasing, leading the patient to escape from proper treatment.
The report further provides detailed insights on the country-wise accessibility and reimbursement scenarios, cost-effectiveness scenario of approved therapies, programs making accessibility easier and out-of-pocket costs more affordable, insights on patients insured under federal or state government prescription drug programs, etc.
Market Insights
Epidemiology Insights
Current Treatment Scenario, Marketed Drugs, and Emerging Therapies
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