Rare, genetic, age-related and degenerative ophthalmologic conditions currently affect an estimated 285 million people worldwide. Aging populations mean that glaucoma alone is expected to affect more than 80m people worldwide by 2020, potentially becoming the leading cause of blindness. In addition to supporting Fighting Blindness, one of the foremost European patient led research charities for ophthalmic disease, ICON is a trusted partner for ophthalmic development for both medical devices and pharmaceuticals. As a global, full-service CRO, we’ll work with you to maximise efficiency and value—from trial design to commercialisation and beyond.
Our Expertise
ICON offers proven expertise, helping clients achieve success across the following ophthalmology areas:
Medical Devices
Retina implant technology and digital devices are growing in importance in their contribution to the fight against blindness. For age-related conditions such as glaucoma, they can help address the challenge of poor adherence to a drug regimen.We have assisted clients in meeting FDA and other international regulatory requirements, and conducting clinical studies for numerous ophthalmic related device projects:
Our Services
ICON has provided operational and clinical expertise, helping clients maximise success from design to commercialisation. We work with you to: