PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 2112249
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 2112249
The DACH open-angle glaucoma market size was valued at USD 53.2 million in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 56.7 million in 2026 to USD 91.8 million by 2033, at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2026 to 2033. The rapidly aging population across the DACH region is one of the primary factors driving the increasing prevalence of open-angle glaucoma (OAG). As a chronic age-related optic neuropathy, primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) predominantly affects older adults, with disease incidence and prevalence increasing substantially after the age of 60.
The demographic transition toward an older population across the DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) countries is therefore expanding the number of individuals at risk of developing glaucoma, creating sustained demand for early diagnosis, long-term disease management, and advanced glaucoma treatment technologies. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are countries with the highest life expectancy and a steadily growing elderly population. Improvements in healthcare infrastructure, disease prevention, and overall living standards have contributed to increased longevity, resulting in a larger proportion of individuals aged 65 years and older. While these demographic changes reflect positive healthcare outcomes, they also contribute to a growing burden of chronic ophthalmic disorders, particularly glaucoma, which remains one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness among older adults. Consequently, healthcare providers across the DACH region are witnessing a gradual increase in glaucoma-related outpatient consultations, diagnostic evaluations, and long-term follow-up requirements.
The aging demographic also supports higher utilization of ophthalmology services throughout the region. Older adults are more likely to undergo routine comprehensive eye examinations, optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, optic nerve imaging, and intraocular pressure monitoring, leading to improved identification of glaucoma cases. As awareness of preventive eye care continues to increase and healthcare systems emphasize early detection of vision-threatening diseases, demand for glaucoma screening and diagnostic services is expected to rise steadily across the region.
Glaucoma societies across the DACH region play a central role in advancing clinical practice, research collaboration, and awareness related to open-angle glaucoma. Regional and national organizations support the development of standardized treatment guidelines, promote continuing medical education, and facilitate knowledge exchange among ophthalmologists. These societies also contribute to early detection initiatives, patient education programs, and advocacy efforts aimed at reducing glaucoma-related vision loss. In addition, they often collaborate with healthcare institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to encourage the adoption of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
DACH Open-angle Glaucoma Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue & volume growth at the regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. Forthis study, Grand View Research has segmented the DACH open-angle glaucoma market report based on product, procedure, type, end use, and country: