PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1827681
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1827681
Refractive surgery devices and equipment are employed in procedures aimed at correcting or enhancing vision impaired by refractive errors, which can include conditions like near-sightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), presbyopia, and astigmatism.
The primary product categories of refractive surgery devices and equipment include microkeratome, excimer lasers, femtosecond lasers, and YAG lasers. The excimer laser is a type of laser that emits highly concentrated light in the ultraviolet (UV) region of the electromagnetic spectrum. These devices are applied in various procedures addressing conditions such as astigmatism, near-sightedness, and farsightedness, and they find use in different healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and ophthalmology clinics.
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 increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the medical equipment sector, especially for imported components used in imaging machines, surgical-grade stainless steel, and disposable plastics. With hospitals and clinics pushing back against price increases, manufacturers are facing margin pressure. The situation is further complicated by regulatory challenges, as switching suppliers due to tariffs often necessitates re-certification of medical devices, leading to delays in market entry. In response, companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing key components, ramping up domestic production of standardized items, and accelerating research into more cost-effective materials.
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The refractive surgery devices and equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.95 billion in 2024 to $1.02 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to vision correction demand, technological advancements, patient safety and satisfaction, aging population.
The refractive surgery devices and equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.3 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to customized refractive surgery, emerging markets, myopia control, technological innovations. Major trends in the forecast period include femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, smile surgery, enhanced postoperative monitoring, artificial intelligence (ai) in surgery planning.
The forecast of 6.3% growth over the next five years indicates a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through tariffs on femtosecond laser optics and corneal topographer components, primarily sourced from Austria and Taiwan, increasing costs for vision correction procedures.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 growth of the Refractive surgery devices and equipment market is significantly driven by the increasing global elderly population with eye disorders. Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among individuals aged over 65. Many elderly individuals suffer from refractive errors, necessitating surgical interventions to address visual impairments. The continuous growth in the elderly population fuels the demand for refractive surgeries. For example, the United States is witnessing a steady increase in its elderly population, and it is projected that by 2030, there will be 70 million Americans aged over 65. Approximately one in three elderly individuals experience optical disorders, which contributes to the growth of the refractive surgery devices and equipment market.
The growth of healthcare infrastructure is expected to drive the expansion of the refractive surgery devices and equipment market in the coming years. Healthcare infrastructure refers to the physical and organizational resources, facilities, and systems that support the delivery of healthcare services within a region, community, or healthcare system. It plays a vital role in fostering the growth of the refractive surgery devices and equipment market by providing the necessary resources, facilities, and expertise for performing refractive surgeries and related eye care services. For example, in December 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a US-based federal agency, reported a 6.5% increase in state and local government healthcare expenditures in 2022, following a 6.2% rise in 2021. Additionally, U.S. healthcare spending grew by 4.1%, reaching $4.5 trillion in 2022, outpacing the 3.2% increase observed in 2021. As a result, the growth in healthcare infrastructure is fueling the expansion of the refractive surgery devices and equipment market.
The primary focus of many companies in the refractive surgery devices and equipment market has shifted toward advancing technologies in refractive surgery. Innovative technologies for correcting refractive errors offer broader treatment capabilities, reduce time and labor costs, and introduce new corneal refractive surgical techniques. These advancements include femtosecond corneal surgery techniques, pseudophakia intraocular lenses, intraocular rings and segments, and corneal stiffening methods such as collagen crosslinking. For instance, the intrastromal femtosecond laser-assisted lenticular corneal excision (Flex-Smile) technique is highly effective for myopic cases of up to 10 diopters with astigmatism up to 3. Advanced femtosecond laser surgical instruments offer precise surgical control down to the micron level in terms of diameter, depth, and edge angle, along with rapid flap creation.
Major companies operating in the refractive surgery devices and equipment market are innovating with new technological products, such as femtosecond laser systems, to enhance their profitability in the market. A femtosecond laser system emits optical pulses with a duration well below 1 picosecond, in the femtosecond range. For example, in August 2023, Johnson & Johnson Vision, a US-based ophthalmology company, introduced the ELITA platform. This platform incorporates the SILK method, an advanced corneal refractive technique that enables physicians to treat myopia in patients with astigmatism. Patients undergoing LASIK surgery or other refractive treatments can benefit from the ELITA System for creating a corneal flap.
In the United States, the sale of medical devices is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which monitors the safety of all regulated medical devices, including those used in refractive surgery.
Major companies operating in the refractive surgery devices and equipment market include Alcon, Johnson & Johnson, Carl Zeiss AG, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, Nidek Co. Ltd., STAAR Surgical Company, Avedro Inc., Lensar Inc., iVIS Technologies, SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions GmbH & Co. KG, Lumenis Ltd., Ellex Medical Lasers Limited., Visx, Refractec LLC, Topcon Corporation, HOYA Corporation, Glaukos Corporation, IRIDEX Corporation, Aaren-Scientific Inc., Lenstec Inc., Oculentis B.V., Ophtec B.V., Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited, The HumanOptics AG, PhysIOL, Essilor International, NIDEK Co.Ltd., Quantel Medical SAS, Tracey Technologies, Abbott Medical Optics Inc., Oertli Instrumente AG, Topcon Corporation, Ophtec USA Inc., VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Inc., Visioneering Technologies Inc., Z-LASER Optoelektronik GmbH
North America was the largest region in the global refractive surgery devices (or) equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the refractive surgery devices (or) equipment market. The regions covered in the refractive surgery devices and equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.
The countries covered in the refractive surgery devices and equipment market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The refractive surgery devices and equipment market consist of sales of microkeratome, excimer lasers, femtosecond lasers, YAG lasers, and aberrometers that are used for refractive surgeries. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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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