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Inherited retinal diseases are a group of rare genetic disorders caused by mutations in specific genes, primarily affecting the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. These diseases are often challenging to treat due to their genetic complexity, but advancements in gene therapy and other innovative technologies offer promising treatment options.
The main approaches for treating inherited retinal diseases include diagnosis and therapy. Diagnosis utilizes advanced technologies such as genetic testing, optical coherence tomography, and fundus imaging to identify these diseases and determine their genetic causes. These treatments address various conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, Stargardt disease, cone-rod dystrophy, Leber congenital amaurosis, and others. They are distributed through channels such as retail sales and direct tenders, and are used by various end users including hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, home healthcare settings, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the healthcare sector, especially in the supply of essential medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are grappling with higher costs for imported surgical tools, imaging systems, and consumables like syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic substitutes. These escalating expenses are putting pressure on healthcare budgets, prompting some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass increased costs on to patients. Furthermore, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the manufacturing of vital drugs and devices, leading to supply chain delays. In response, the industry is adopting diversified sourcing strategies, expanding local production where feasible, and pushing for tariff exemptions on critical medical products.
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The inherited retinal disease market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.56 billion in 2024 to $12.54 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the adoption of gene therapy, regulatory incentives, growth in patient registries, rise in clinical trials, and rise in patient-centric solutions.
The inherited retinal disease market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.26 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing use of CRISPR, the emergence of personalized treatment, the focus on regenerative medicine, the growth in patient advocacy, and the focus on improving the quality of life for patients. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in optogenetics technology, development of artificial retina implants, expansion of digital health platforms, integration of artificial intelligence in disease modeling, and use of artificial intelligence in planning treatment.
The forecast of 8.3% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.2% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariff barriers are expected to hamper the U.S. by increasing the cost of gene therapies and retinal imaging systems sourced from the Netherlands and France, thereby limiting access to sight-saving treatments and elevating ophthalmology care costs. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The increasing prevalence of macular degeneration is expected to drive the growth of the inherited retinal disease market. Macular degeneration, an age-related eye condition that damages the macula, results in central vision loss and challenges with activities such as reading or recognizing faces. The rising incidence of macular degeneration is driven by factors such as aging populations, longer life expectancy, and lifestyle choices such as smoking and poor nutrition, which elevate the risk. Inherited retinal disease treatments target the genetic causes of retinal degeneration, offering therapies that can slow disease progression, restore lost vision, or prevent further damage to the retina. This ultimately improves visual outcomes and quality of life for those affected by age-related or inherited forms of macular degeneration. For example, in February 2024, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society reported that 2.5 million Canadians over the age of 55 suffer from vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The increasing prevalence of macular degeneration is thus fueling market growth in the inherited retinal disease sector.
Companies in the inherited retinal disease market are focusing on innovative treatments, such as mutation-agnostic gene therapy, to address a broader range of genetic variations associated with these conditions. Mutation-agnostic gene therapy targets general genetic mechanisms or pathways rather than specific mutations, making it applicable to a wider variety of genetic disorders. For example, in March 2024, Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc., a U.S.-based biotechnology company, announced positive results from a clinical trial of its lead program, MCO-010, which demonstrated vision improvements for patients with severe, permanent vision loss from advanced retinitis pigmentosa. MCO-010 achieved both primary and key secondary endpoints with statistical significance and no serious adverse events.
In October 2024, Ocuphire Pharma, Inc., a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company, acquired Opus Genetics Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to strengthen Ocuphire Pharma's gene therapy portfolio and expedite the development of treatments for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) by integrating Opus Genetics Inc.'s innovative gene therapies for rare retinal conditions. Opus Genetics Inc. is a clinical-stage company focused on advancing gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases.
Major players in the inherited retinal disease market are Johnson & Johnson, Novartis AG, Astellas Pharma Inc., Biogen Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Invitae Corporation, Spark Therapeutics, Aldeyra Therapeutics, Regenxbio Inc., IVERIC bio, MeiraGTx Limited, Ocugen Inc., Coave Therapeutics, Bionic Vision Technologies, GenSight Biologics SA, LKC Technologies Inc., Sparing Vision, ProQR Therapeutics NV, Endogena Therapeutics
North America was the largest region in the inherited retinal disease market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in inherited retinal disease report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the inherited retinal disease market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The inherited retinal disease market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as ophthalmic tests, optic nerve imaging, and electrophysiological tests. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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