| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 8.98 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 11.69 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 5.41 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market Analysis
The Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market size is estimated at USD 8.98 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 11.69 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.41% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
COVID-19 profoundly impacted the ophthalmic diagnostic market during the initial phases since the clinics, and primary care centres were closed due to the lockdown. As a result, the number of patients visiting for ophthalmic consultation was reduced abruptly. However, when the restrictions were relaxed, the sector recovered strongly. Over the last two years, an increase in ophthalmic diagnostics device sales, new product launches, and increased demand for ophthalmic evaluations and diagnostics are driving the market recovery.
The primary factors driving the market's growth are the various ophthalmic disorders' global prevalence, such as glaucoma, eyestrain, cataract, colourblindness, diabetic retinopathy, etc. All these prevalences necessitate early-stage diagnosis for efficient treatment. Also, a steep rise in the geriatric population results in the global burden of avoidable blindness and the growth of healthcare awareness. It leads to regular health check-ups and fuels the market. For instance, as per the 2021 update from BrightFocus Foundation, more than 3 million Americans are living with glaucoma. Out of these numbers, 2.7 million of whom-aged 40 and older are affected by its most common form, open-angle glaucoma. According to the 2022 NEI update, the estimated number of people who have had cataracts is likely to get doubled from 24.4 million to 50 million between 2010 and 2050. Hence, the rising burden of eye-related disorders and increased screening and diagnosis of the same is projecting a significant impact on the market growth. Furthermore, according to the article Frontiers published in April 2022, periodic screening (annual or biannual screening in the first five years) had exceeded nonperiodic screening in detecting diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the middle-to-advanced age group.
As per the above facts, the ophthalmic diagnostics market will likely witness growth over the forecast. However, the high cost of ophthalmic diagnostic devices and the lack of skilled professionals hinder the market growth.
Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market Trends
The Surgical Evaluation Segment is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share in the Ophthalmic Diagnostics Market
The surgical evaluation segment is expected to witness a significant share over the forecast period owing to the higher prevalence of cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. It will lead to cataract surgeries resulting in higher demand for surgical evaluation globally. For instance, CDC reported that 17.2% of Americans over 40 years of age have a cataract in at least one eye (about 20.5 million people). By 2028, it is expected that over 30 million people will be likely to have cataracts.
Product launches, mergers, acquisitions, and research related to the ophthalmology surgical field will fuel the market growth. For instance, in July 2021, Canon launched Xephilio OCT-S1, a wide-field swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) capable of capturing high-resolution images of up to 23 x 20 mm in a single scan. The product was unveiled to the eyecare medical practitioners at the APACRS-SNEC joint event. Canon's deep-scanning swept-source technology enables it to operate at an extensive-angle of around 80 degrees. Furthermore, in March 2022, New World Medical, a global medical device company focused on glaucoma interventions, updated its launch plans for the STREAMLINETM Surgical System. STREAMLINE, a single-use device featuring the intuitive ClickPulse Technology is a first-line implant-free system designed to create precise goniotomies in the trabecular meshwork. It also delivers small amounts of Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) into the canal of Schlemm in one unified step. Additionally, in July 2021, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Vision globally launched its phacoemulsification (phaco) system, developed to provide surgeons with improved efficiency and comfort during cataract surgery. Phacoemulsification, the most frequent cataract surgical approach, allows doctors to emulsify and remove the eye's internal lens when it becomes cloudy due to cataracts.
Hence, considering the above factors, the surgical evaluation segment will likely witness growth over the forecast period.
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North America is Expected to Witness a Growth in the Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market Over the Forecast Period
North America is expected to witness healthy growth in the overall ophthalmic diagnostics market throughout the forecast period due to a steep rise in the prevalence of ophthalmic disorders, such as cataracts and diabetic retinopathy, along with the massive growth of the geriatric population in the US. For instance, in 2021, the COS-SCO, during Glaucoma Awareness Month, stated that glaucoma affects more than 800,000 Canadians annually. During the awareness month, factors such as Canada's aging population contributed to a rise in disease burden. Glaucoma has the potential to become an epidemic in Canada in the coming years, which is expected to drive market growth.
Furthermore, increased government initiatives in the field of eyecare boost market growth. For instance, World Glaucoma Week is celebrated every year on March 6 to 12 to raise awareness regarding glaucoma. In 2022, the initiative's objective was "the world is bright; save your sight." Its goal was to alert people to have regular check-ups and an early diagnosis of glaucoma. Moreover, the market players adopted various strategies, such as product launches, developments, acquisitions, collaborations, mergers, and expansions, to increase market share. For instance, in January 2021, Alcon commercially launched a non-diffractive extended depth of focus intraocular lens (IOL), AcrySof, in the United States. Furthermore, in March 2022, Epipole, a provider of handheld fundus cameras, launched its new epiCam fundus camera at the Vision Expo East 2022 in New York City. The epiCam is a high-powered, ultra-portable, wireless fundus camera that captures live high-resolution video footage of the living retina and accompanying still images using epipole's new video direct ophthalmoscopy (VDO) platform.
Considering the above facts, North America is expected to witness growth over the forecast period.
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Ophthalmology Diagnostics Industry Overview
The ophthalmic diagnostics market is moderately competitive and consists of several major players. Few key players are developing novel technologies to compete with the existing blockbuster products trending in the market. Furthermore, critical players in the firm are implementing a combination of direct sales force and distributors to gain a global market position. Again, a few key players are entering into partnerships to develop their market position. Some companies currently dominating the market are Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, Topcon Corporation, Carl Zeiss AG, Metall Zug Ag, and Alcon Inc.
Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market Leaders
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Topcon Corporation
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Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG
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Alcon Inc.
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NIDEK CO., LTD
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Canon
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market News
- July 2022- Sightsavers launched a mobile van under its National Truckers Eye Health Programme with Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola) support in Delhi-NCR. It provides eye care services to the truckers' community. The van has all the necessary tools and supplies, like an ophthalmoscope, a retinoscope, trial lenses, trial frames, a lensometer, vision charts, occluders, and a drum, for vision testing.
- May 2022- Toku Eyes, a New Zealand-based healthcare AI company, launched its tool that assesses heart risk through a retinal scan in the U.S. The tool, called ORAiCLE, recognizes subtle changes in aspects like blood vessels and pigmentation to identify a person's risk of a stroke or heart attack in the next five years.
Ophthalmology Diagnostics Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, ophthalmology diagnostics are the equipment used to diagnose and monitor various ophthalmic diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, colorblindness, and refractive errors. Ophthalmic diagnostic and monitoring devices include a wide range of equipment, such as fundus cameras, ophthalmoscopes, refractors, corneal topography systems, and others. These help ophthalmologists to identify the power of Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) and examine the visual field, which has huge demand to prevent visual impairment and loss of vision. The Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market is segmented by product (Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Scanners, Ophthalmoscopes, Corneal Topographers, Refractors, Fundus Cameras, Retinoscopes, and other products), application (retinal evaluation, Glaucoma Detection, surgical evaluation, refraction assessment, and other application), end-user (hospitals, specialty clinics, and others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East, and Africa). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value in ( USD million) for the above segments.
| By Product | Corneal Topographers | ||
| Fundus Cameras | |||
| Ophthalmoscopes | |||
| OCT Scanners | |||
| Retinoscopes | |||
| Refractors | |||
| Others | |||
| By Application | Retinal Evaluation | ||
| Glaucoma Detection | |||
| Surgical Evaluation | |||
| Refraction Assessment | |||
| Others | |||
| By End-user | Hospitals | ||
| Speciality 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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Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market Research FAQs
How big is the Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market?
The Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market size is expected to reach USD 8.98 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.41% to reach USD 11.69 billion by 2030.
What is the current Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market size?
In 2025, the Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market size is expected to reach USD 8.98 billion.
Who are the key players in Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market?
Topcon Corporation, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, Alcon Inc., NIDEK CO., LTD and Canon are the major companies operating in the Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market.
What years does this Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market size was estimated at USD 8.49 billion. The report covers the Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Ophthalmology Diagnostics Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Ophthalmology Diagnostics Industry Report
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