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Medical Laser Systems

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Global Industry Analysts
Published: June 2007
Product Code: R263-3056
Description
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Medical Laser Systems in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2001 through 2010. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 135 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Alcon, Inc, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Biolase Technology, Inc., Biolitec AG, Candela Corporation, Cardiogenesis Corporation, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Coherent, Inc., Cutera, Inc, Diomed, Inc., Dornier Medtech GmbH, EL.EN. S.p.A., Cynosure, Inc, Ellex Medical Lasers Limited, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Iridex Corp., Laserscope, LaserSight Technologies, Inc., Lumenis Ltd, Lynton Lasers Ltd, Nidek Co Ltd , Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc., PhotoMedex, Inc., PLC Medical Systems, Inc., Radiancy Inc., Spectranetics Corp., Syneron Medical Ltd, Trimedyne, Inc., VISX, Inc., and WaveLight AG. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Working of a Laser System

Surgical Lasers

Aesthetic Lasers

Ophthalmic Lasers

Diagnostic Lasers

Therapeutic Lasers

Accessories and Services

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics

Laser Industry - A General Backdrop

Global Market Poised for Robust Growth

Laser Technology Advancements Create New Avenues for Application in Medical Sector

Novel Laser Treatments Offer Improved Functionalities

Medical Tunable Lasers to Grow Significantly

Fiber-Laser Technology Offers Promising Applications in Medical Sector

Lasers: Revolutionizing Aesthetic Medicine

Fraxel Lasers - A Novel Technology for Skin Resurfacing

Laser Skin Tightening - A Potential Non-surgical Substitute to Face-lifting

Global Cosmetic Lasers Market Offers Immense Potential

Lasers Dominate the Hair Removal Market

Laser Vision - Strong Consumer Market Appeal

Multi-Use Single Laser Systems - New Concept

Selective Laser Treatment: An Emerging Trend

2. Medical Laser Systems: Product Overview

Working of a Laser System

Primary Components of a Laser Device

Laser Medium

Excitation Mechanism

Feeding Mechanism

Cooling System

Microprocessor

Effect of Laser Light on Body Tissues

Segmentation of Medical Laser Systems Based on End-Use

Surgical Lasers

Aesthetic Lasers

Dermatological Lasers

Lasers for Wrinkle Removal

Currently Available Wrinkle Treatments

Skin Resurfacing

Evolution

Comparison of CO2 Lasers and Er:YAG Lasers for Skin Resurfacing

Complications Associated with Laser Skin Resurfacing

Hair Removal

Dental Lasers

Growth in Dental Lasers

Innovative Use of Lasers to Disinfect Dental Bacteria

Ophthalmic Lasers

Overview

Photocoagulating Ophthalmic Lasers

Photodisruptive Ophthalmic Lasers

Photoablative Ophthalmic Lasers

Advantages of Ophthalmic Laser Treatment

Diagnostic Lasers

Therapeutic Lasers

Laser Classification According to Power Rating

Accessories and Services

Types of Medical Lasers Based on Material/Source of Emission

Neodymium - Glass Lasers

Metal Vapor Lasers

Dye Lasers

Diode Lasers

Overview

Global Commercial Medical Laser Systems Market - Key Statistics

Table 1: Global Commercial Diode Laser Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales in Medical Application by Laser Type -750-980 nm - 100 mW-10W, 750-980 nm - >10W, Stacks, <700 nm, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 2: Global Commercial Diode Laser Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Medical Application by Laser Type -750-980 nm - >gt;10W, Stacks, 750-980 nm - 100 mW-10W, <700 nm, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 3: Global Commercial Nondiode Laser Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales in Medical Application by Laser Type - Solid-state Lamp-pumped, CO2 Sealed, Solid-state Diode-pumped, Excimer, Fiber, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 4: Global Commercial Nondiode Laser Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales in Medical Application by Laser Type - Solid-state Lamp-pumped, Excimer, CO2 Sealed, Solid-state Diode-pumped, Fiber, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Applications of Diode Lasers

Diode Lasers Make You Look Young

Semiconductor Lasers Supplant Gas Lasers in Surgical Operations

Gas Lasers and Photocoagulation Systems Lose Markets to Semiconductor Diode Lasers

Excimer Lasers

Key Applications

Coronary Atherectomy

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Removal of Cardiac Leads

Acute Myocardial Infarction and Saphenous Vein Grafts

Removal of Artery Blockages

Vision Correction

Excimer Laser-Assisted Non-occlusive Anastomosis (ELANA) Technique for Treating Stroke

Holmium Lasers

Composition and Properties

Effect of Ho:YAG Lasers on Tissues

Energy Efficiency of Ho:YAG Lasers

Combination of Ho:YAG and Nd:YAG Lasers

Holmium Laser in Stone Fragmentation in Ureter

Argon Lasers

Drawbacks of Argon, Krypton and Dye Lasers

Carbon Dioxide Lasers

CO2 Surgical Lasers - Most Widely Used Medical Lasers

Types of Surgical CO2 Lasers

Principle of Operation

Modes of Operation

Continuous Wave (CW) Mode

Pulsating Mode

CO2 Laser Delivery System

OmniGuide’s BeamPath CO2 Laser Beam Delivery System

Lasers for Laser-assisted Uvulopalato-plasty (LAUP)

Low-Power CO2 Lasers

Medical Lasers and their Wavelengths

Problems Associated with the Use of Lasers

Laser Safety

Distribution/Logistics

End Outlets

Laser Centers

Aesthetic Laser Centers

Other End Outlets

3. Applications of Lasers in Other Fields of Medicine

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists Use SLO in Assessing Retinal Circulation

Role of Lasers in Peripheral Iridectomy

Holmium Lasers in Thermal Keratoplaty

Refractive Surgery

Disadvantages of Radial Keratotomy

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

Phototherapeutic Keratectomy

Situ Keratomileusis

Otolaryngology

Dermatology

Laser Surgery for Skin Lesion Removal

Orthopedics

Leg Vein Treatment

Angioplasty

Excimer Laser Angioplasty

Gynecology

Role of CO2 Lasers in Gynecology

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Gastroenterology

Laser Lithotripsy

Lasers in Renal Stone Removal

Laser Lithotripsy Replaces ESWL in Removing Large Stones

Laser Lithotripsy - An Advanced Technology

Careful Handling for Perfect Results

Lasers with Beam Splitters Avoid Tissue Damages

Urology

Cardiology

Transmyocardial Revascularisation (TMR)

Spectranetics’ CVX-300® Excimer Laser System for Cardiovascular Applications

Neurosurgery

Laser Marking Systems

Some Important Lasers and their Areas of Applications

Factors Affecting Purchase of a Laser System

4. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs Over The Years

Laser-Based Breath Analysis Machine from Ekips Technologies

Laser Based-Hologram Does Away with Tissue Biopsies in Tumor Diagnosis

KTP YAG Lasers Offer Promising Solutions to TreatErythematotelangiectactic Rosacea

5. Research & Development

Research on Application of Lasers in Treatment of Certain Stroke Patients

MR-guided Laser Procedure Proves Effective for Liver Tumor Treatment

Multiwave Locked System Laser Therapy to Treat Muscular Injuries

US Scientists Develop Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Early Detection of Cancer

Laser or Radiofrequency Heat for Treatment of Varicose Veins

German and Malaysian Scientists Develop Novel Medical Diode Laser System

US Investor Develops Novel Instrument for Ophthalmic Surgery

Scientists Develop Novel Laser Based Therapy for Cancer

Photoselective Vaporization Offers Improved Treatment for Obstructive BPH

GreenLight PV® Laser System Offers Promising Treatment for Kidney Tumors

CO2 TMR Laser with Stem Cells Therapy Offers Immense Potential in Cardiac Patients

6. Regulatory Approvals

El. En. SpA Obtains FDA Approval for SMARTLIPO System

Ktec Gains Marketing Approval for CO2 TMR Heart Laser Technology

Elana Gains CE Approval for Laser-Assisted Neurovascular Surgery

Syneron Medical Gains US FDA Approval for LiteTouch

Alcon Obtains US FDA Approval for LADAR6000 Excimer Laser

Cardiogenesis Bags European Permit for Phoenix Combination Delivery System

Carl Zeiss Granted FDA Clearance for MEL 80 Excimer Laser Systems

Cynosure Obtains CE Mark for Affirm Laser System

Cynosure Gains Approval to Market Cynergy Workstation

Cynosure Obtains Regulatory Approval for Cynergy Vascular Laser System in Korea

Cardiogenesis Receives FDA Certification for PMC Clinical Trial

Cynosure Receives FDA Clearance for Pulse Dye Laser

Cynosure Receives Class II Medical Device License Approval from Health Canada

Cynosure Gains Korea FDA Approval for Laser Hair Removal System

BIOLASE Receives 510(k) Clearance for OCULASE MD™ Laser System

FDA Approves NIDEK’s New Laser for Treatment of Hyperopic Cases

NIDEK’s CXIII EC-5000 Excimer Laser System Obtains FDA Approval

biolitec AG and Integral Receive PMDA Acceptance for Study on ELVeS™

WaveLight Obtains FDA Approval for ALLEGRETTO WAVE® Excimer Laser

Bausch & Lomb Obtains FDA Approval for 100-Hertz Zyoptix™ Excimer Laser

Lumenis Secures Approval to Market Novus® 3000 Laser System

Candela Secures Approval from FDA for Ellipse™ Flex IPL System

AMO Gets FDA Approval for STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System

MedicalCV Gains FDA Certification for Malleable Surgical Ablation Probe

Lumenis Receives FDA Approval to Market New Selecta Family of Lasers

Theralase Receives FDA Approval to Market Therapeutic Laser Device in US

Reliant Technologies Gains FDA Approval for FRAXEL™ Laser

Syneron Obtains SFDA Approval for Products in China

Candela Corporation Receives FDA Clearance

CardioGenesis Announces FDA Approval for the SolarGen 2100s

Lumenis Bags FDA Clearance for OpusDuo Er: YAG Laser System

IRIDEX Obtains FDA Approval for IRIS Medical® IQ 810™ Infrared Laser

IRIDEX Receives FDA Approval for VariLite™ Dual Wavelength Laser

Laserscope Announces FDA Approval for Gemini™ Laser Sytem

Cynosure, Inc’s Apogee Elite Receives Government Clearance

Wavelight Laser Technologie AG Receives US Marketing Clearence for Aesthetic Lasers

Candela’s Smoothbeam™ Laser Bags FDA Clearance for Acne Treatment

Palomar Estelux Receives FDA Approval for Pigmented Lesion Treatment

Lumenis Receives FDA Approval for Ophthalmic Laser System

FDA Approval for Coherent’s Selectra 7000

Approval for LaserScope’s KTP Laser

Approval Granted for LaserScope’s Lyra Laser

Candela Receives FDA Approval for GentleYAG Laser

Biolase Technology Granted Approval for its Soft Tissue Dental Lasers

PLC Systems Awarded FDA Approval for Heart Laser

FDA Grants Approval for Pulse Dye Lasers to Treat Psoriasis

7. Product Innovations/Introductions

Cutera Releases LimeLight and Xeo Navigation

Cutera Launches Titan XL and Titan ™ V

Cynosure Introduces Cynergy® Workstation Based on MultiPlex™ Technology

Diomed Releases Advanced EVLT® Procedure Kit

Dornier Launches Fibertom 8100, an Advanced Nd:YAG Laser

Dornier Releases Innovative Medilas D MultiBeam Laser

Dornier MedTech Launches Medilas D LiteBeam+ Laser

IRIDEX to Launch Two Advanced Ophthalmic Laser Systems

IRIDEX Launches OtoProbes™

Laserscope to Unveil GreenLight HPS and Urology Products

Lumenis Unveils ActiveFX™

Quintessence Photonics Introduces BrightLase Semiconductor Laser Modules

Cynosure Launches New Skin Rejuvenation Device, Affirm™

Cutera Launches ProWave 770™

IRIDEX Launches New Green Laser ‘OcuLight® OR’

IRIDEX Launches ScanLite™ XP Scanner and DioLite™ XP Laser

Candela Unveils New Models Under Pulsed Dye Laser Platform

Lumenis Introduces ‘OpusDuo™ AquaLite™’ Dental Laser System

Diomed Introduces Delta Laser System

Osram Opto Develops Visible Laser

Lumenis Announces Introduction of New Line of Ophthalmic Laser Systems and Devices

Cynosure Unveils Cynergy III Aesthetic Workstation

Iridex Launches New Clearview™ Polarized Illumination System

Palomar Medical Launches Applicator Handpieces and Skinphotometer

Coherent Introduces New 940 nm and 980 nm FAP Diode Lasers

Coherent Introduces New Compact Lasers

Cutera Introduces Solera Platform

Laserscope Rolls Out Gemini Laser System

Iridex Expands Product Line with Iris Medical Easyview

Biolase Rolls Out New Waterlase® MD

Coherent, Inc. Rolls Out AVIA™ Thor™

Coherent Introduces Improved Version of Chameleon- XR Laser

Palomar Introduces New Light-Based System

Ellex Introduces New Photocoagulator Product Range

Ellex Medical Develops New Glaucoma Laser

Candela Debuts New C-beam Laser for Psoriasis and Surgical Scar Treatment

Laser Mechanisms Adds PRIMES’ Beam-Power and Diagnostic Devices to its Line

ESC Launches New Variants of Ultra PorTable LightSheer Lasers

Candela Corporation Introduces Smoothbeam Wrinkle Removal Laser

Palomar Medical Technologies Launches New Hair Removal System

8. Recent Industry Activity

American Medical Systems Acquires Laserscope

OccuLogix Acquires SOLX

NL Nanosemiconductor Acquires Zia Laser

StockerYale Acquires Photonic Products

IRIDEX to Takeover Laserscope’s Aesthetics Business

Ellex to Acquire Coherent Lasers Australia

Spectranetics Enters into Research Collaboration with BioScan

Ellex Announces Re-branding of Ophthalmic Laser Products

TA Associates Invests US$90 Million in Alma Lasers

Synergetics Enters into Distribution Agreement with Quantel Medical

HealthTronics Signs Agreement with Lisa Laser to Distribute RevoLix

Palomar and Gillette Initiate Next Phase of Development and License Agreement

Trimedyne Signs Agreement with Lumenis to Manufacture DuraMax™ Laser Fiber

Laserscope Receives Order for Supply Of GreenLight PV® Laser Systems

Biolase Obtains European Patent for Pulse-Laser Technology

BIOLASE Obtains US Patent for Laser and Pulse Technology

Cynosure Sets up a Fully Owned Subsidiary in China

BIOLASE Commences Operations in New Zealand and Australia

Biolase Technology Acquires Diodem LLC

Advanced Medical Optics Acquires VISX

American Laser Centers Acquires Advanced Laser Clinics

TLC Vision Acquires Majority Stake in Kremer Laser

WaveLight Acquires Stake in Enfis

biolitec Forms Joint Venture with T. E. M.

Schering Collaborates with Philips in Laser Based Imaging Technology

Syneron Signs Agreement to Invest in Dental Laser Start-up Venture

IRIDEX and Innovatech Enter into Joint Licensing and Marketing Agreement

Laserscope Signs Pact with MD International

Syprosoft Bags Contract from PhotoThera

Lumenis Enters into Distribution Agreement with Eclipse Medical, Ltd.

Medical Laser Systems Proposes to Expand Manufacturing Facilities

Syneron Expands Sales Deal

Imaging Diagnostics Sells CT Laser Mammography Systems in Europe

BIOLASE Bags European Patent for its Core Water and Laser Technology

Carl Zeiss Meditec Takes Over Laser Diagnostic Technology

PLC Systems Partners with Edwards Lifesciences to Market New Laser Technology

Candela and Chindex International Enter into Agreement

Laserscope Signs Pact with Dornier Medtech Europe

Palomar Medical Enters into Agreement with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc

Spectranetics Enters into Agreement with ELANA

PLC Systems Operates a New Plant in Massachusetts

BIOLASE Receives New Patent for Laser Pulse Technology

Lumenis Acquires HGM Medical Laser Systems

PhotoMedex Acquires Surgical Laser Technologies

SurgiLight in Distribution Agreement with TVMS

Roche Forges Marketing Partnership with Nippon Laser

Lumenis and Boston Scientific to Distribute Holmium Products in Japan

Asclepion-Meditec Sells Munich Production Facility to Biolase

Coherent Acquires DeMaria Electro Optics Systems

Trimedyne Acquires Mobile Surgical Technologies

Coherent Acquires Crystal Associates Inc.

Boston Scientific Corp and Lumenis Sign Exclusive Distribution Pact

Bausch & Lomb Signs a Patent Licensing Agreement with LaserSight Inc

Altus Medical Signs Distribution Agreement with Continuum

Lucid in Marketing Collaboration with University of Rochester

C-MAC Industries Signs Deal with Sunrise Technologies International

Lumenis and WaveLight Extend Distribution Agreement

ESC Medical Systems and Coherent Medical Group Merge to Form Lumenis

University of Strathclyde Inaugurates Centre for Biophotonics

Rofin-Sinar Sells Medical Laser Business to WaveLight Laser

Coherent Acquires Microlase Ltd.

US Medical Acquires TEM Laser Systems

SurgiLight Acquires Premier Lasers’ Ophthalmic Laser Division

Surgical Laser Technologies Acquires Surgical Innovations and Services

Biolase Signs an Exclusive Agreement with Meditec

Coherent Inc. Signs an Agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital

Axcan and Diomed Enter into Diode Laser Supply Agreement

Laserscope Signs Distribution Agreement with McKesson

American Dental Technologies Commence OEM Contract for Ophthalmic Lasers

Vista Laser Eye Center Malaysia Signs MoU with Bausch & Lomb Surgical

Altus Medical Granted Clearance for CoolGlideT Aesthetic Laser

9. Focus on Select Global Players

Alcon, Inc (USA)

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (USA)

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (USA)

Biolitec AG (Germany)

Candela Corporation (USA)

Cardiogenesis Corporation (USA)

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Germany)

Coherent, Inc. (USA)

Cutera, Inc (USA)

Diomed, Inc. (USA)

Dornier Medtech GmbH (Germany)

EL. EN. S. p. A. (Italy)

Cynosure, Inc. (USA)

Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (Australia)

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (USA)

IRIDEX Corp. (USA)

Laserscope (USA)

LaserSight Technologies, Inc. (USA)

Lumenis Ltd (Israel)

Lynton Lasers Ltd (UK)

Nidek Co Ltd (Japan)

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. (USA)

PhotoMedex, Inc. (USA)

PLC Medical Systems Inc. (USA)

Radiancy Inc (USA)

Spectranetics Corp. (USA)

Syneron Medical Ltd (Israel)

Trimedyne, Inc. (USA)

VISX, Inc. (USA)

WaveLight AG (Germany)

10. Global Market Perspective

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 6: World Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 7: World 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surgical Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 9: World Historic Review for Surgical Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 10: World 20-Year Perspective for Surgical Lasers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aesthetic Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 12: World Historic Review for Aesthetic Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 13: World 20-Year Perspective for Aesthetic Lasers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ophthalmic Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 15: World Historic Review for Ophthalmic Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 16: World 20-Year Perspective for Ophthalmic Lasers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diagnostic Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 18: World Historic Review for Diagnostic Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 19: World 20-Year Perspective for Diagnostic Lasers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Therapeutic Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 21: World Historic Review for Therapeutic Lasers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 22: World 20-Year Perspective for Therapeutic Lasers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Accessories & Services for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 24: World Historic Review for Accessories & Services for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 25: World 20-Year Perspective for Accessories & Services for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

US Healthcare Industry: A Brief Account

Competitive Scenario

Table 26: Leading Players in the US Medical Lasers Market (2005 & 2006 ): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Lumenis, VISX/Advanced Medical Optics, Laserscope, Candela, Bausch & Lomb, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 27: Leading Players in the US Aesthetic Lasers Market (2002-2005E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Lumenis, Candela, Palomar, Photomedex, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 28: Leading Players in the US Cardiology Lasers Market (2003-2005E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Cardiogenesis, Spectranetics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 29: Leading Players in the US Urology Lasers Market (2003-2005E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Dornier MedTech, Lumenis, Laserscope, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 30: Leading Players in the US Ophthalmic Lasers Market (2002-2005E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for VISX/Advanced Medical Optics, Alcon, Nidek, Bausch & Lomb, Iridex, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 31: Leading Players in the US Excimer Lasers Market (2003-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Advanced Medical Optics/VISX, Bausch & Lomb, Alcon, Nidek, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Trends & Issues

Laser Vision Correction - A Highly Untapped Market

Rapid Transition Towards Non-invasive Treatment Procedures

Use of Lasers for Hair Removal Expanding Significantly

Laser Usage Increasing in Dentistry

Decline in Laser System Costs Increase Affordability and Usage

Laser Systems for Cardiac Ablation

Laser Usage Growing in Treatment of BPH

Cost of Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedures

Laser and Light Therapy in Skin Surgery - Facts and Figures

Table 32: Number of Annual Procedures for Skin Surgery in the US: 2001-2005(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Ophthalmic Lasers Market

A Review of LASIK Surgery

LASIK Procedures

LASIK Surgery and Visual Improvement

Snapshots

Table 33: Number of Excimer Laser Procedures in United States (2003-2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34: LASIK Procedures in the US (2000-2005) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Complications Associated with LASIK

Intralase System from Intralase

Key Statistics

Table 35: Installed Base of Ophthalmic Lasers in the United States (2000-2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 36: Installed Base of LASIK Devices in the United States (2000-2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 37: Unit Shipments of LASIK Devices in the United States (2000-2008) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Aesthetic Lasers- A Focus on Key Statistics in Non-surgical Procedures

Table 38: US Aesthetic Lasers Market (2002-2004): Number of Non-surgical Procedures Performed for Laser Hair Removal, Laser Skin Resurfacing, and Laser Treatment of Leg Veins(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 39: US Aesthetic Lasers Market (2004): Number of Non-surgical Procedures Performed by Gender Type(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 40: US Aesthetic Lasers Market (2004): Number of Non-surgical Procedures Performed by Age Group(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Type of Non-surgical Procedures with Duration, Number of Treatments Required, and Outcome

Regulations

Revision of US Medical Laser Safety Standards

Regulatory Approvals

Product Innovations/Introductions

Strategic Developments

Select Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 41: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 42: US Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 43: US 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Regulatory Approvals

B. Market Analytics

Table 44: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment -Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 45: Canadian Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 46: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Regulatory Approvals

Strategic Developments

Nidek Co Ltd - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 47: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment -Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 48: Japanese Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 49: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Regulatory Approvals

Strategic Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 50: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 51: European Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 52: European 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 53: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Product Segment Geographic Region - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 54: European Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Product Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 55: European 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers,Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Healthcare System

Key Player

Quantel Medical

B. Market Analytics

Table 56: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment -Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 57: French Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 58: French 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Product Innovations/Introductions

Strategic Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 59: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment -Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding graph/chart)




Table 60: German Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding graph/chart)




Table 61: German 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers,and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991,1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding graph/chart)

4c. Italy

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

EL. EN. S. p. A. - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 62: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment -Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 63: Italian Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 64: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Trends in Laser Refractive Surgery Over the Years

Table 65: UK Laser Refractive Surgery Market (2001-2006): Number of Laser Eye Surgery Clinics (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 66: UK Laser Refractive Surgery Market (2006 ): Percentage of Laser Eye Clinics by Treatment Offered - Lasik, Lasek, Phakic IOLs, Clear Lens Extraction, EpiLasik, Photorefractive Keratectomy, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 67: UK Laser Refractive Surgery Market (2002-2006): Average Treatment Cost Per Eye for Lasik and Lasek(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Developments

Lynton Lasers - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 68: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment -Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 69: UK Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 70: UK 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Review of Select Healthcare Markets

Spain

Switzerland

Table 71: Primary Causes for Deaths in Switzerland (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 72: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 73: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 74: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Review of Select Markets

Australia

China

India

Korea

Cosmetic Laser Equipment Market - A Review

A Historical Perspective

Key Growth Drivers

Competition

High-End Cosmetic Lasers Dictate Demand

Distribution

Regulatory Framework

Regulatory Approvals

Strategic Developments

Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 75: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 76: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 77: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Overview of Select Markets

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

B. Market Analytics

Table 78: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 79: Latin American Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 80: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Strategic Developments

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 81: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 82: Rest of World Historic Review for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)




Table 83: Rest of World 20-Year Perspective for Medical Laser Systems by Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Surgical Lasers, Aesthetic Lasers, Ophthalmic Lasers, Diagnostic Lasers, Therapeutic Lasers, and Accessories & Services Markets for 1991, 1995, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITION

A. Primary Players

1. Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), Inc. (USA)

IntraLase Corporation (USA)

2. Alcon, Inc. (USA)

Alcon Canada, Inc. (Canada)

Alcon SA Laboratoires (France)

3. Bausch & Lomb, Inc. (USA)

Bausch & Lomb Surgical (USA)

Bausch & Lomb Surgical (Asia Pacific) Pte. , Ltd. ( Singapore)

Bausch & Lomb Surgical GmbH (Germany)

4. BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (USA)

Table 84: Annual Sales Analysis 2006 Vs 2005 (in US$ million)

5. Biolitec AG (Germany)

Biolitec, Inc. (USA)

CeramOptec GmbH (Germany)

Ceramoptec Industries, Inc. (USA)

Biolitec (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)

6. Candela Corporation (USA)

Candela Iberica SA (Spain)

Candela KK (Japan)

Candela Laser Deutschland GmbH (Germany)

7. CardioGenesis Corporation (USA)

Table 85: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ thousands)

Table 86: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2006 Vs. 2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ thousands)

8. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Germany)

Table 87: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2007 Vs. 2006 (In € million)

Table 88: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In € million)

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. (USA)

Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. (Canada)

Carl Zeiss Co. , Ltd. (Japan)

Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH (Germany)

Carl Zeiss Ltd. (UK)

IOLtech Laboratories (France)

9. Coherent, Inc. (USA)

Coherent Scientific Pty. Ltd. (Australia)

Coherent (Deutschland) GmbH (Germany)

Coherent Japan, Inc. (Japan)

10. Cutera, Inc. (USA)

Table 89: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 90: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 91: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 92: Annual Sales Analysis by Product: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

11. Diomed, Inc. (USA)

Table 93: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 94: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Diomed Limited (UK)

12. Dornier MedTech Europe GmbH (Germany)

Dornier Medtech America, Inc. (USA)

Dornier Medtech Asia Pte. , Ltd. (Singapore)

Dornier Medtech Espana SL (Spain)

Dornier MedTech France Sarl (France)

Dornier Medtech Italia Srl (Italy)

Dornier MedTech Japan (Japan)

13. El. En. SpA (Italy)

Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH (Germany)

Cynosure, Inc. (USA)

Table 95: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 96: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 97: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Deka M. E. L. A Srl (Italy)

Deka Laser Technologies LLC (USA)

14. Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (Australia)

Table 98: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In A$ million)

Table 99: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In A$ million)

Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (USA)

15. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (USA)

16. Iridex Corporation (USA)

Table 100: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$ million)

Table 101: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 102: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

17. Laserscope, Inc. (USA)

18. LaserSight Technologies, Inc. (USA)

19. Lumenis Ltd. (Israel)

Lumenis, Inc. (USA)

Lumenis (France) Sarl (France)

Lumenis (Germany) GmbH (Germany)

Lumenis Holdings (Holland) BV (The Netherlands)

Lumenis (Hong Kong) Ltd. (China)

Lumenis (Italy) Srl (Italy)

Lumenis (Sweden) AB (Sweden)

Lumenis (UK) Ltd. (UK)

Lumenis BV (China)

Lumenis Japan Co. , Ltd. (Japan)

OpusDent Ltd. (Israel)

Opusdent USA, Inc. (USA)

20. Lynton Lasers Ltd. (UK)

21. Nidek Co. , Ltd. (Japan)

Nidek, Inc. (USA)

Nidek SA (France)

22. Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.

Table 103: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 104: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

23. PhotoMedex, Inc. (USA)

Table 105: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 106: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 107: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

Table 108: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

24. PLC Medical Systems, Inc. (USA)

25. Quantel Medical SA (France)

Quantel Medical (USA)

Quantel Medical (Asia/Pacific) (Thailand)

26. Radiancy, Inc. (USA)

27. Reliant Technologies, Inc. (USA)

28. Spectranetics Corporation, The (USA)

Table 109: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004 - 2006 (In US$ million)

29. Syneron Medical Ltd. (Israel)

Light Instruments Ltd. (Israel)

30. Trimedyne, Inc. (USA)

Table 110: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2007 Vs. 2006 (In US$ million)

Table 111: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In US$ million)

31. WaveLight AG (Germany)

Table 112: Annual Sales Analysis: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In € thousands)

Table 113: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In € thousands)

Table 114: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2006 Vs. 2005 (In € thousands)

WaveLight, Inc. (USA)

B. Niche & Other Players

32. Aculight Corporation (USA)

33. Adept Medical Concepts, Inc. (USA)

34. Alma Lasers Ltd. (Israel)

35. American Laser Centers, Inc. (USA)

36. Appasamy Associates (India)

37. ARC Laser GmbH (Germany)

ARC Laser AG (Switzerland)

38. ASA Srl (Italy)

39. Beijing Institute Of Opto-Electronic Technology (China)

40. Bielsan Srl (Italy)

41. Biosonic Srl (Italy)

Lisa Laser Products OHG (Germany)

Lisa Laser Products (USA)/Lisa Laser USA (USA)

42. BTL Medical Technologies (Czech Republic)

43. Cell Robotics International, Inc. (USA)

44. Centre of Laser Technology - LaserInstruments (Poland)

45. Clinicon Corporation (USA)

46. Continuum® (USA)

47. Control Optics Corporation (USA)

48. Convergent Laser Technologies (USA)

49. CTL-Laserinstruments (Poland)

50. DDC Technologies (USA)

51. Designs For Vision Pty. , Ltd. (Australia)

52. Direx Medical Systems Ltd. (Israel)

53. Eclipse Medical Ltd. (USA)

54. Elana BV (The Netherlands)

55. Energy Transmitter GmbH (Germany)

56. Escalon Medical Corporation (USA)

57. Excel Technology, Inc. (USA)

Quantronix Corporation (USA)

58. Focus Medical (USA)

59. Fotona D. D. (Slovenia)

Fotona GmbH (Germany)

60. Gam Laser, Inc. (USA)

61. Gammex RMI® (USA)

62. GSI Laser (USA)

63. Guilin Kangxing Laser Instrument (China) / Guilin Kangxing Medical Instrument Co. , Ltd. (China)

64. HealthTronics, Inc. (USA)

65. HOYA Photonics (Japan)

Hoya ConBio (USA)

Hoya ConBio France (France)

66. II-VI Infrared (USA)

67. Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. (USA)

68. Innolume GmbH (Germany)

69. Irradia AB (Sweden)

70. KaVo Dental GmbH (Germany)

KaVo America Corporation / KaVo Dental Corporation (USA)

71. Keeler Ltd. (UK)

72. Kimal PLC (UK)

73. KLS Martin Group (Germany)

74. Korea Medical Industry Co. , Ltd. (Korea)

75. Ktec Corporation (Japan)

76. Lares Research (USA)

77. Laser Max Medical Technologies Corporation (LMMTC) (Taiwan)

78. Laserex Technologies Pty. , Ltd. (Australia)

Laserex Systems, Inc. (USA)

79. Lasering Srl (Italy)

80. Laseuropa Kft (Hungary)

81. Lasotronic AG (Switzerland)

82. Lasram Lezer Kft (Hungary)

83. Light Age, Inc. (USA)

84. Limmer Laser GmbH (Germany)

85. Lingyun Photoelectronic System Co. , Ltd. (China)

86. Max Engineering Ltd. (USA)

87. MedArt A/S (Denmark)

Medart Corporation (USA)

Medart (Deutschland) GmbH (Germany)

88. Medical Energy, Inc. (USA)

89. Medical Laser Services Corporation (USA)

90. Medical Laser Systems, Inc. (USA)

91. MedicalCV, Inc. (USA)

92. Medicom AS (Czech Republic)

93. Medtronic Ophthalmics, Inc. (USA)

94. Meshtel (USA)

95. Micromed GmbH (Germany)

96. Midwest Laser Products LLC (USA)

97. MKW Therapie-Systeme (Germany)

98. MM Optics Ltda (Brazil)

99. Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. , Ltd. (Japan)

100. New Star Lasers, Inc. (USA)

101. Newport Corporation (USA)

Spectra-Physics GmbH (Germany)

Spectra-Physics, Inc. (USA)

102. Nexus Medical Services Pvt. , Ltd. (India)

103. Norseld Pty. , Ltd. (Australia)

104. NWL Laser-Technologie GmbH (Germany)

105. Occulogix, Inc. (Canada)

106. Omega Laser Systems Ltd. (UK)

107. Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany)

108. Parallax Technology, Inc. (USA)

109. PhotoThera, Inc. (USA)

110. Powermedic (Denmark)

111. Quintessence Photonics Corporation (USA)

112. Rema Medizintechnik GmbH (Germany)

113. Rofin-Sinar GmbH (Germany)

Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc. (USA)

Carl Baasel Lasertechnik GmbH & Co. , KG. (Germany)

114. RJ-Laser Reimers & Janssen GmbH (Germany)

115. Schutz-Dental GmbH (Germany)

116. Schwind Eye-Tech-Solutions GmbH & Co. , KG, (Germany)

117. Sciton, Inc. (USA)

118. Shanghai Wonderful Opto-Electrics Tech Co. , Ltd. (China)

119. Sim-Med Ltd. (UK)

120. SPC Petrolaser (Russia)

121. Starmedtec GmbH (Germany)

122. Stocker & Yale, Inc. (USA)

123. Synergetics USA, Inc. (USA)

124. Technomed International SA (France)

125. Theralase Technologies, Inc. (Canada)

126. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (USA)

127. Thermage, Inc. (USA)

128. THOR International Ltd. (UK)

THOR Laser, Inc. (USA)

129. Topcon Corporation (Japan)

130. Transamerican Technologies International (USA)

131. Trumpf GmbH + Co. , KG. (Germany)

132. Tume Laser (Australia)

133. Union Medical Engineering Company Limited (South Korea)

Union Medical (USA)

134. Wamed Wytwornia Aparatury Medycznej Specjalistyczna Spoldzielnia Pracy (Poland)

135. Wom World of Medicine USA, Inc. (USA)


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