Limbal Stem Cells Deficiency Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and Outlook (2024-2031)

Global Limbal Stem Cells Deficiency Market  is Segmented By Type (Congenital LSCD, Acquired LSCD), By Treatment (Surgical  (Sequential sector conjunctival epitheliectomy (SSCE) , Conjunctival limbal autograft (CLAU), Kerato-limbal allograft (KLAL) , Simple limbal epithelial transplantation (SLET), Cultivated limbal epithelial transplant (CLET), Non-surgical (Corticosteroid Eye drops, Therapeutic soft contact lens, Eye lubrication, Autologous serum drops), By End User (Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Limbal Stem Cells Deficiency Market Overview

Global Limbal Stem Cells Deficiency Market reached US$ YY billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ YY  million by 2031 growing at a CAGR of YY% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) is a condition that occurs when there is dysfunction or damage to the limbal stem cells in the eye. Limbal stem cells play a crucial role in maintaining the health and integrity of the cornea. These stem cells are responsible for regenerating the corneal epithelium which is the outermost layer of the cornea.

The corneal epithelium cannot regenerate or heal itself if these stem cells are gone. This leads to corneal conjunctivalization and neovascularization, corneal scarring, chronic inflammation, epithelium breakdown, and persistent epithelial abnormalities.

Limbal Stem Cells Deficiency Market Scope

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Limbal Stem Cells Deficiency Market Dynamics

The increasing burden of corneal blindness

The increasing burden of corneal blindness acts as a significant driver for market growth. Corneal blindness refers to a group of eye disorders that change the corneal transparency, causing corneal scarring and blindness. Over 6 million people worldwide are affected by corneal blindness, and limbal stem cell deficiency is one of the main causes.

For instance, according to the World Health Organization, 1.9 million people have corneal blindness due to the opacification of the cornea, which accounts for about 5% of the total patients who have blindness. Also, It is currently estimated that, globally, there are about 1.3 million people blind from the disease and a further 8.2 million have trichiasis.

Additionally, according to the American Academy of Opthalmology 2023, due to corneal opacities, it is estimated that 5.5 million people over 40 have bilateral vision loss worse than 20/60. It is predicted that 6.2 million more people are blind in one eye.

Furthermore, significant growth drivers such as the growing awareness of limbal stem cell deficiency, and increasing clinical trials for treatment therapies are expected to drive the market in the forecast period.

Complications associated with the treatment

The pain, blurred vision, and recurring epithelial erosions that increase the risk of infection and vision loss are all symptoms of untreated limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD). Infectious keratitis is a common complication. In late stages, superficial and deep vascularization, persistent epithelial defects leading to ulceration, melting and perforation, fibrovascular pannus, scarring, keratinization, and calcification can occur.

Limbal Stem Cells Deficiency Market Segment Analysis

The global limbal stem cell deficiency market is segmented based on type, treatment, end user and region.

The surgical segment accounted for approximately 56.7% of the market share 

Treatments for limbal stem cell deficiency can include corneal transplant and limbal graft, which promote the regrowth of corneal tissue. Unilateral partial LSCD has been treated by repeated removal of the conjunctival epithelium from the corneal surface in the form of sequential sectoral conjunctival epitheliectomy (SSCE). The surgical segment is expected to hold the largest market share over the period forecast.

For instance, according to Clinicaltrials.gov, on October 26, 2022, the S.N. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery State Institution conducted a clinical trial on Labial Mucosal Epithelium Grafting for Corneal Limbus Substitution. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of the novel surgical intervention in clinical use. The expected study completion date is December 2025.

Additionally, on January 23, 2023, CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval conducted a clinical trial for Autologous Cultured Corneal Epithelium (CECA) for the treatment of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. The expected trial completion date is December 2025.

Global Limbal Stem Cells Deficiency Market Geographical Share

North America is expected to hold a significant position in the global limbal stem cell deficiency market share

North America has maintained a significant market proportion due to factors such as the rising drug approval, and increasing healthcare expenditure, this trend is anticipated to continue throughout the forecast period.

For instance, in April 2022, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track designation to KPI-012 for the treatment of persistent corneal epithelial defect. KPI-012 is a topically dosed ophthalmic therapy designed using the human mesenchymal stem cell secretome (MSC-S) platform. KPI-012 contains human-derived biofactors to correct the impaired corneal healing.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis 

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global limbal stem cell deficiency market. The onset of the pandemic in early 2020 led to widespread lockdowns and restrictions, impacting regular diagnoses, treatments, drug launches, and consultations worldwide. With the outbreak of the pandemic, many pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing units faced labor shortages and were unable to travel to work due to lockdown restrictions. Therefore, owing to the above factors, the limbal stem cell deficiency market is expected to be moderately affected over the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Chiesi USA Inc., Holostem Terapie Avanzate S.r.l., Kala Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz Group AG, Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bausch + Lomb Corp, Rayner Group, AdvaCare Pharma, Eyeris Vision Care Pvt. Ltd., Abbvie Inc. among others.

Key Developments

• In April 2023, Combangio, Inc., a subsidiary of Kala Pharmaceuticals, was awarded $15 Million by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to support the ongoing KPI-012 Program for the treatment of the persistent corneal epithelial defect.

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