Ophthalmology devices market seen reaching $99.22 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company projects the global ophthalmology devices market will grow from $56.61 billion in 2025 to $99.22 billion by 2030, driven by rising eye disease cases, demand for minimally invasive procedures and wider access to specialized care. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest through 2030.

Why it matters: - Ophthalmology devices are central to diagnosing, monitoring and treating eye diseases that can lead to vision loss. - Rising demand for eye care technology reflects a growing global burden of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and refractive errors. - The market outlook points to continued investment in surgical tools, diagnostic equipment and specialized eye care capacity.

What happened: - The Business Research Company said the ophthalmology devices market grew from $56.61 billion in 2025 to $63.23 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $99.22 billion by 2030. - The company said the market is on track for a 11.7% CAGR in the historical period cited and a 11.9% CAGR through 2030. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth during the forecast period.

The details: - The market’s recent expansion has been driven by an aging global population. - Higher cataract and glaucoma cases have added to demand. - Improved hospital ophthalmology infrastructure has supported adoption. - Greater awareness of eye care and easier access to basic diagnostic equipment have also fueled growth. - Forward growth is expected to come from demand for minimally invasive eye surgeries. - Higher healthcare spending on vision-related care is another growth factor. - Expansion of specialized eye care centers in emerging regions is expected to support sales. - Advances in precision surgical tools are shaping the market. - Wider use of sophisticated refractive correction procedures is also driving demand. - Key trends include minimally invasive surgical systems, advanced phacoemulsification methods and laser-based vision correction. - Disposable surgical instruments are gaining ground as a way to reduce infection risk. - Premium intraocular lens implantation and customization options are increasing. - The report defines ophthalmology devices as specialized medical tools used to diagnose, monitor and treat eye diseases and vision problems. - These devices support early diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and improved visual outcomes. - The report says ophthalmology devices help maintain eye health and reduce the risk of permanent vision loss. - The global market analysis covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East and Africa. - The company’s 2026 market reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technology analysis and future trend analysis. - The report offers a free sample here. - The full report is available here.

Between the lines: - The market forecast suggests eye care is moving from basic diagnosis toward more technology-intensive and procedure-driven treatment. - The WHO said in February 2026 that more than 2.2 billion people globally have near or distance vision impairment, and nearly 1 billion cases are preventable or untreated. - That burden helps explain why demand is rising for devices that can detect problems earlier and expand treatment options. - The strongest growth may come from markets that are still building specialized eye care infrastructure.

What's next: - The Business Research Company expects the market to keep expanding through 2030. - Growth will likely track adoption of minimally invasive systems, laser-based procedures and premium lens customization. - Asia-Pacific’s growth pace will be a key signal for where new capacity and investment are flowing. - The company is offering market reporting tools and forecasting dashboards as part of its 2026 research package.

The bottom line: - Ophthalmology devices are moving with a large and expanding global need, and the market’s next phase appears to be defined by more advanced procedures, more specialized care and broader access.