Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices Market Size

Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices Market Analysis

The ophthalmic viscosurgical devices market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period.

Initially, with the increasing COVID-19 cases around the world, governments around the globe implemented lockdown measures to stop the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which not only led to a drop in footfall in clinics and hospitals for eye care but also led to the cancellation or postponement of many procedures which had its impact on the patients as well as the studied market. For instance, according to a research study published by Parul C Gupta et al. in 2021 in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, the studied clinic was expected to perform 7,500 cataract procedures. Still, due to the pandemic, they could serve only 2,500 procedures. This data suggested a significant decrease in cataract procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the research study published by Gabriel Ayubet. al., in November 2021, on the comparison of the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods data for glaucoma patients in a tertiary center, it was observed the total number of outpatient clinical visits, visual field exams, surgical procedures, and medications released decreased by 92.52%, 93.84%, 72.74%, and 19.63%, respectively. This data shows a negative impact of COVID-19 on diagnosing and treating ocular disorders; thus, the market suffered negatively. Moreover, the market has been making a strong comeback since the limitations were lifted and normalized the supply chain. Increased outpatient visits and the removal of all restrictions on ophthalmic procedures have been driving the market recovery over the projected period.

This is attributed to the rapidly increasing geriatric population, increasing prevalence of diabetes, and an increasing number of cataract and glaucoma surgeries performed. The rising geriatric population worldwide is more prone to ocular disorders. For instance, the data published in October 2021 by the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the pace of population aging is much faster than in the past, and by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. The share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion by 2030. Thus, an increase in the geriatric population is expected to boost market growth over the forecast period.

Diabetes can damage the eyes, resulting in vision problems or even blindness. People with diabetes may experience various eye issues known as diabetic eye disease. These ailments include glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic macular, and diabetic retinopathy, and thus growing prevalence of diabetes is expected to cause eye diseases, thereby boosting the market growth. For instance, according to the IDF Diabetes Atlas Tenth Edition 2021, diabetes has affected around 537 million persons (20-79 years) in 2021 across the world. Diabetes is expected to affect 643 million people by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. Thus, the increasing prevalence of diabetes, the most common cause of ophthalmic disease, is expected to boost the market over the forecast period.

However, the availability of alternative procedures may hamper the market growth.