Ophthalmic Knives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Market Report Covers Global Ophthalmic Knives Manufacturers and is Segmented by Design (Straight Knives, Crescent Knives, Slit Knives, MVR Knives, Others), Product (Reusable Ophthalmic Knives, Single-Use Ophthalmic Knives), End-User (Hospitals, Clinics, Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). The Value is Provided in USD Million for the Above Segments.

Ophthalmic Knives Market Size

Global Ophthalmic Knives Market (2024 - 2029)

Ophthalmic Knives Market Analysis

The Global Ophthalmic Knives Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 outbreak, largely due to the lockdown imposed by major countries, is expected to impact the ophthalmic drug market. Only emergency procedures are performed at eye clinics or hospitals, and only minor procedures are performed. Because most ophthalmic drugs are prescription drugs that cannot be purchased without a doctor's visit, the market is likely to suffer due to the pandemic. The halted trade with other nations and imposed travel restrictions resulted in a drop in eye diagnoses in the first half of 2020. According to a study published in the British Journal of Surgery in May 2020, around 28.4 million elective surgeries were canceled or postponed worldwide, based on 12 weeks of peak disruption to hospital services due to COVID-19. Thus, the decline in ophthalmic surgeries during COVID-19 significantly impacted the ophthalmic knives market.

The major factor attributing to the growth of the market is the growing incidence of ophthalmic diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, keratosis, and others. According to the World Health Organization, in 2021, it was estimated that around 2.2 billion people have a vision impairment or blindness, of whom at least 1 billion have a vision impairment that can be prevented. The 1 billion people include those with limited or severe visual impairment due to unresolved refractive error (123.7 million), cataract (65.2 million), glaucoma (6.9 million), corneal opacities (4.2 million ), diabetic retinopathy (3 million), trachoma (2 million), and imminent visual impairment caused by unspecified presbyopia (826 million). Thus, the increasing prevalence of ophthalmic diseases and a rise in the demand for eye surgeries are anticipated to drive the demand for ophthalmic knives during the forecast period.

In response to the rising rate of blindness worldwide, healthcare professionals and ophthalmologists are participating in important activities to raise consumer awareness. Major investments in awareness programs are more likely to educate people about the seriousness of ophthalmic disorders, causing them to pay more attention to timely diagnosis and treatment. For instance, In January 2021, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, during Glaucoma Awareness Month, stated that glaucoma affects more than 800,000 Canadians annually. During the awareness month, data showed that the rising aging population in Canada led to an increase in the burden of the disease, and it was stated that glaucoma has the potential to become a big concern in Canada in the coming years; this is expected to boost the market growth.

Therefore, the growth of the medical devices industry and the implementation of approving diagnostic devices are a few other major factors driving the market. However, the high cost of ophthalmic knives is the major restraint to the market's growth.

Ophthalmic Knives Industry Overview

The ophthalmic knives market is moderately competitive and consists of several major players. Some of the companies which are currently dominating the market are Alcon (Novartis), Optiedge, India, Paramount Surgimed Ltd., Surgistar, Ophtechnics Unlimited, Sidapharm, Diamatrix Ltd., Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, and Unique Technologies Inc.

Ophthalmic Knives Market Leaders

  1. Optiedge, India

  2. Paramount Surgimed Ltd

  3. Surgistar

  4. Alcon

  5. Ophtechnics Unlimited

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Optiedge, India, Paramount Surgimed Ltd, Surgistar, Ophtechnics Unlimited, Alcon
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Ophthalmic Knives Market News

  • April 2021: Alcon reinforced its longstanding commitment to surgeon training and education with the Alcon Fidelis Virtual Reality (VR) Ophthalmic Surgical Simulator, a portable VR tool for cataract surgeons-in-training.
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Ophthalmic Knives Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increasing Incidence of Ophthalmic Diseases
    • 4.2.2 Growth of the Medical Devices Industry
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High Cost of the Ophthalmic Knives
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD Million)

  • 5.1 By Design
    • 5.1.1 Straight Knives
    • 5.1.2 Crescent Knives
    • 5.1.3 Slit Knives
    • 5.1.4 MVR Knives
    • 5.1.5 Others
  • 5.2 By Product
    • 5.2.1 Reusable Ophthalmic Knives
    • 5.2.2 Single-use Ophthalmic Knives
  • 5.3 By End-User
    • 5.3.1 Hospitals
    • 5.3.2 Clinics
    • 5.3.3 Others
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 Germany
    • 5.4.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Italy
    • 5.4.2.5 Spain
    • 5.4.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 Japan
    • 5.4.3.3 India
    • 5.4.3.4 Australia
    • 5.4.3.5 South Korea
    • 5.4.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.4.4.1 GCC
    • 5.4.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.4.5 South America
    • 5.4.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Alcon
    • 6.1.2 Optiedge, India
    • 6.1.3 Paramount Surgimed Ltd
    • 6.1.4 Surgistar, Inc.
    • 6.1.5 Ophtechnics Unlimited
    • 6.1.6 Sidapharm
    • 6.1.7 Diamatrix Ltd.
    • 6.1.8 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (Bausch Health)
    • 6.1.9 Unique Technologies Inc. (Surgical Specialties Corporation)
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Ophthalmic Knives Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, ophthalmic knives are fine blades intended for performing deep, fine, and precision cuts during ophthalmic surgeries to reduce the surgical imprint. These are manufactured by using special alloys and have a low tolerance. The ophthalmic knives market is segmented by design (straight knives, crescent knives, slit knives, MVR knives, and others), product (reusable ophthalmic knives and single-use ophthalmic knives), end-user (hospitals, clinics, and others), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major regions globally. The report offers value in USD million for the above segments.

By Design Straight Knives
Crescent Knives
Slit Knives
MVR Knives
Others
By Product Reusable Ophthalmic Knives
Single-use Ophthalmic Knives
By End-User Hospitals
Clinics
Others
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle-East and Africa GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Ophthalmic Knives Market Research FAQs

What is the current Global Ophthalmic Knives Market size?

The Global Ophthalmic Knives Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Global Ophthalmic Knives Market?

Optiedge, India, Paramount Surgimed Ltd, Surgistar, Alcon and Ophtechnics Unlimited are the major companies operating in the Global Ophthalmic Knives Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Global Ophthalmic Knives Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Global Ophthalmic Knives Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Global Ophthalmic Knives Market.

What years does this Global Ophthalmic Knives Market cover?

The report covers the Global Ophthalmic Knives Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Global Ophthalmic Knives Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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