Report Highlights
The global market for ophthalmic devices, diagnostics and surgical equipment is estimated to grow from $23.4 billion in 2021 to reach $30.7 billion by 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% during the forecast period of 2021-2026.
Report Includes
- 186 data tables and 12 additional tables
- An updated review of the global market for ophthalmic devices, diagnostics and surgical equipment
- Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2018-2020, estimates for 2021 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
- Estimation of current market size and potential growth forecast for ophthalmic devices, diagnostics and surgical equipment market, and corresponding market share analysis by product type, end user, application and geographic region
- Discussion of market opportunities for ophthalmic diagnostics, clinical applications, industry structure, regulatory scenario, and penetration of technologies within the medical devices industry
- Highlights of key market dynamics, trends, opportunities, and factors influencing the demand within global ophthalmic market and its sub-segments
- In-depth analysis for each of the market segments based on the product type such as contact lens, ophthalmic surgical, and ophthalmic diagnostic devices at the regional and country level
- Coverage of country specific data and analysis for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, India, South Korea and Australia within the regional segment
- Review of challenges and market deterrents that need to be addressed in the global market to achieve fiscal success
- Assessment of the key market players and their product portfolios, recent developments, and areas of application in ophthalmic devices, diagnostics and surgical equipment
- Descriptive company profiles of the market leading participants, including Alcon AG, Bausch + Lomb Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, CooperVision Inc., EssilorLuxottica, Hoya Corp., and Seiko Opticals
Report Scope
This BCC report is designed to be a helpful business tool to provide a thorough evaluation of the ophthalmic device, diagnostic and surgical market. The geographical scope is worldwide, with an emphasis on major markets such as the United States. This report identifies products by type and, where applicable, disease.
Within the global market of ophthalmic devices, diagnostics and surgical equipment, three general areas are identified, with appropriate subsegments discussed. These include:
- Ophthalmic diagnostic market.
- Ophthalmic imaging equipment.
- Fundus cameras and optic nerve imaging equipment.
- Digital refractive measurement equipment.
- Other imaging/digital equipment.
- Ophthalmic non-imaging exam diagnostics/equipment.
- Ophthalmoscopes and routine exam equipment.
- Other exam equipment (i.e., slit lamps, tonometers).
- Ophthalmic imaging equipment.
- Contact lens market.
- Spherical lenses.
- Toric lenses.
- Multifocal lenses.
- Gas permeable, cosmetic-only and shaping lenses.
- Ophthalmic surgical market.
- Cataract, vitreoretinal and other.
- IOLs.
- Cataract consumables.
- Ophthalmic viscoelastic device (OVD).
- Femtosecond laser equipment.
- Phacoemulsification equipment.
- Cataract others.
- Refractive.
- Refractive lasers.
- IOLs and phakic IOLs.
- Other products.
- Cataract, vitreoretinal and other.
Additionally, the market is analyzed in terms of use and focuses on specific diseases and conditions such as cataract treatments, glaucoma treatments and refractive treatments. Each segment provides detailed information of products, current market estimates and market forecasts.
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Report Highlights
The global market for ophthalmic devices, diagnostics, and surgical equipment was valued at nearly $16.9 billion in 2012, up from $16.2 billion in 2011. The market is expected to reach $20.2 billion in 2017, an increase of nearly $3.4 billion during the forecast period and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% from 2012 to 2017.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets for ophthalmic devices, diagnostics, and surgery
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2011 and 2012, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2017
- Identification of products by product type and, where applicable, by disease type
- Examination of general areas identified with appropriate subsegments, including imaging equipment and nonimaging exam diagnostics, the contact lens market, the surgical market, and intraocular lenses, shunts and other drainage devices
- Discussion in terms of use, with a focus on specific diseases and conditions such as cataract treatments, glaucoma treatments, and refractive treatments; each segment provides detailed information of products, current market estimates, and market forecasts
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players in the industry.
Report Highlights
- The global market for ophthalmic devices, diagnostics, and surgical equipment was valued at $15.2 billion in 2009, up from $13.5 billion in 2007. The market is estimated to reach $19 billion in 2014, an increase of nearly $4 billion over the forecast period and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2009 to 2014.
- Contact lenses, including both functional and cosmetic lenses, account for 43% of the worldwide market. This segment was worth $6.6 billion in 2009 and is expected to increase to $7.7 billion in 2014, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%.
- Surgical equipment generated a market worth $5.5 billion in 2009, accounting for 36% of the total market. By 2014, this sector will be valued at an estimated $7.3 billion, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
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