Abstract
The glaucoma and retinal device market was valued at over $100 million in 2005.
Research Methodology
The following report uses a number of methodologies to gather and present data
and analysis. At the outset, a large survey of secondary sources is conducted.
These sources act as the basis for the primary research stage, which builds
and enhances the quantitative and qualitative attributes of the early research.
Secondary sources include:
Government Sources:
- Securities and Exchange Commission filings
- Food and Drug Administration and patent filings
- National Center for Health Statistics data
Ophthalmic Device Companies:
- Annual reports, product brochures, corporate profiles, etc.
Internal Databases and Reports:
- Previous reports on similar/related sources
General Internet Searches, Medical Literature and Newspaper/Magazine Searches:
- Identifying various centers of specialization and articles that might
provide leads for primary research.
The secondary research stage builds the foundation for the primary research.
The primary research methodology has four steps:
Step 1: The first step involves an impartial scan of all the
information gathered during the secondary research stage to determine its
utility based on the specific requirements of this report. Each piece of
information is, thus, either discarded or marked as high or low priority. It
is then organized appropriately as determined by the structure and sectioning
of the report.
Step 2: At this stage, early assumptions are formed as to the
implications of the information for the various ophthalmic segments. These
assumptions are then used to determine hypotheses using both inductive and
deductive approaches. On the quantitative front, these hypotheses result in
full historical and projected market data sets (market sizes units and
US$ and market shares).
Step 3: At this stage, the research is in position for its most
important primary phase- expert interviews. Throughout the secondary research,
industry and medical experts are identified. These experts are now contacted
by telephone and asked to participate in interviews on recent trends and
developments in the industry. Interviews are either conducted at the time of
the initial call or scheduled at the convenience of the expert. Interview
questions are tailored to the expertise of the particular interviewee,
although in most cases, the most important questions are asked of all experts.
The questions are largely based on the assumptions and hypotheses developed in
Step 2, which are then either augmented, discarded, or adjusted, based on the
views and positions put forth. Attempts are made, whenever possible, to
cross-check the views of various experts against each other and reach
positions of consensus on issues and market numbers.
Step 4: The final stage of primary research involves individual and
group analysis by Millennium Research Group. All research results are assessed
and cross-checked thoroughly to determine their validity, relevance, and
weight. From this process, qualitative conclusions are reached and data points
finalized.
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