PUBLISHER: Meticulous Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1504233
PUBLISHER: Meticulous Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1504233
Optometry Equipment Market by Product (OCT Scan, Perimeter, Fundus Camera, Retinoscope, Keratometer, Ophthalmic Ultrasound, Tonometer, Slit Lamp, Chart Projector), Application (Cataract, Glaucoma, AMD), End User (Clinic, Hospital)-Global Forecast to 2031
The optometry equipment market is expected to reach $5.40 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4% from 2024 to 2031.
After extensive secondary and primary research and an in-depth analysis of the market scenario, the report provides an analysis of key industry drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. The growth of the optometry equipment market is driven by the rising prevalence of eye diseases and disorders, the growing geriatric population, the increasing number of individuals with visual impairments due to the excessive use of laptops and mobile phones, and rising government initiatives and funding to improve access to eye care services. However, the shortage of eye care professionals restrains the growth of this market.
Moreover, emerging economies, the rise in specialty optometric practices, and the increasing use of telehealth and telemedicine by eye doctors and patients are expected to create market growth opportunities. However, the lack of knowledge about the use of advanced optometry instruments among healthcare professionals is a major challenge in the optometry equipment market.
The report offers a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the leading players' product portfolios, geographic presence, and key strategies adopted over the last four years (2020-2024). Some of the key players operating in the optometry equipment market are NIDEK CO. LTD. (Japan), Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (Germany), Novartis AG (Switzerland), Heidelberg Engineering GmbH (Germany), Johnson & Johnson (U.S.), Canon, Inc. (Japan), Bausch Health Companies Inc. (Canada), Escalon Medical Corp (U.S.), Topcon Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), and HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).
Based on type, the optometry equipment market is segmented into retina & glaucoma examination products, ophthalmoscopes, ophthalmic lasers, and ophthalmic microscopes; keratometers, autorefractors, and lensometers; ophthalmic ultrasound systems & digital phoropters, slit lamps, tonometers, retinal imaging systems, general examination products, and chart projectors. In 2024, the retina & glaucoma examination products segment is expected to account for the largest share of 24.0% of the optometry equipment market. This segment's large market share can be attributed to the high prevalence of glaucoma and the increasing incidence of retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. According to data published in the scientific journal BMC Ophthalmology in 2023, diabetic retinopathy affects nearly 27% of patients with diabetes mellitus. Retina & glaucoma examination products play a crucial role in enabling early detection, ensuring safety, and providing detailed documentation and monitoring of disease progression.
Among the applications covered in this report, the general examination segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is driven by the increasing incidence of eye diseases stemming from the extensive use of digital devices like laptops and mobile phones. Furthermore, increasing initiatives by both public and private organizations to conduct eye examinations also contribute to the segment's growth. For instance, Rotary Techno Netralaya, an eye hospital in India, collaborated with UDAAN, a non-profit organization, to organize a free eye check-up event in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Based on end user, the optometry equipment market is segmented into clinics, hospitals, and other end users. In 2024, the clinics segment to account for the largest share of the market. This segment's large market share can be attributed to the large number of private clinics in developed countries, patients' inclination toward ophthalmic clinics for the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, and the timely appointments and cost-effectiveness offered by clinics.
An in-depth analysis of the geographical scenario in the optometry equipment market provides detailed qualitative and quantitative insights into five major geographies (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa) along with the coverage of major countries in each region. Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. The growth of this regional market is driven by the growing geriatric population, increasing healthcare expenditures, and initiatives by major market players to establish a stronger presence in the region. Furthermore, the surge in eye infections and diseases contributes to the market's growth. For instance, in 2023, a significant outbreak of viral pink eye disease, also known as conjunctivitis, affected a considerable number of individuals in countries such as India, Vietnam (63,000 individuals), and Pakistan (400,000 individuals).
Optometry Equipment Market Assessment-by Type
Optometry Equipment Market Assessment-by Application
Note: Other applications include refractive errors, amblyopia, strabismus, and floaters.
Optometry Equipment Market Assessment-by End User
Note: Other end users include academic & research institutes and retail optician shops.
Optometry Equipment Market Assessment-by Geography
(Note: SWOT analyses of the top 5 companies will be provided.)