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Glaucoma drainage devices are surgical implants designed to lower intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. These devices facilitate controlled outflow of aqueous humor from the eye, helping to prevent optic nerve damage. They are typically used when other treatments, such as medications or laser therapy, are not effective.
The primary types of glaucoma drainage devices are valved and non-valved glaucoma drainage devices. Valved glaucoma drainage devices are implantable devices that feature a one-way valve, which regulates the flow of aqueous humor to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with refractory glaucoma. These devices help minimize the risk of hypotony. They are used in various types of surgeries, including conventional glaucoma surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and are utilized by end users such as hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare settings.
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 glaucoma drainage devices market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.81 billion in 2024 to $0.89 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing prevalence of diabetes, increasing geriatric population, increasing number of hospitals, and rising government initiatives and disposable income.
The glaucoma drainage devices 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 9.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of glaucoma conditions, increasing clinical trials, increasing healthcare expenditure, increasing personalized treatment, and increasing lifestyle disorders. Major trends in the forecast period include advancement in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, microstents and nanotechnology innovations, advancements in biocompatible materials, and a rising trend toward combining glaucoma drainage devices and adjustable and refillable drainage systems.
The forecast of 9.8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% 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 supply chain disruptions for micro-shunt valves and plate fixation components, sourced from key regions such as the UK and Sweden, which could lead to delayed surgical interventions for ocular hypertension and increased ophthalmology 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 growing incidence of glaucoma is expected to drive the expansion of the glaucoma drainage devices market in the future. Glaucoma refers to a range of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to elevated intraocular pressure, which can lead to vision loss if not treated. The increasing number of glaucoma cases can be attributed to factors such as an aging population, urbanization, and changing lifestyles. Glaucoma drainage devices assist in managing intraocular pressure in cases of refractory glaucoma by promoting the outflow of aqueous humor when traditional treatments are ineffective. For example, in March 2022, the Glaucoma Research Foundation, a US-based research organization, reported that approximately 80 million people worldwide are affected by glaucoma. Alarmingly, nearly half of these individuals are unaware of their condition. In the U.S., more than 3 million people are living with glaucoma, with a significant portion of them undiagnosed. Thus, the rising prevalence of glaucoma is fueling the growth of the glaucoma drainage devices market.
Leading companies in the glaucoma drainage devices market are focusing on developing advanced canal-based surgical devices to provide minimally invasive treatment options and meet the rising demand for safer and more effective therapies. Canal-based glaucoma surgery devices are implants that target the Schlemm's canal to improve aqueous humor drainage, thereby lowering intraocular pressure (IOP). This helps manage glaucoma by addressing the root cause of the disease's progression. For example, in March 2023, Nova Eye Medical Limited, an Australian manufacturer of glaucoma devices, obtained clearance for its iTrack Advance canaloplasty device. This cutting-edge device is designed for microcatheterization and viscodilation to reduce IOP in adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. The iTrack Advance features an ergonomic handpiece and advanced technology to enhance surgical efficiency, and it is suitable for both standalone procedures and those performed alongside cataract surgery.
In October 2022, Alcon Inc., an ophthalmology company based in Switzerland, acquired Ivantis, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is anticipated to enhance Alcon's presence in the glaucoma market and extend the global reach of its Hydrus Microstent. Ivantis, Inc. is a US-based producer of glaucoma drainage devices, including the Hydrus Microstent.
Major players in the glaucoma drainage devices market are AbbVie Inc., Alcon Inc., Johnson And Johnson Vision Care Inc., Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Glaukos Corporation, Ocular Therapeutix Inc., IRIDEX Corporation, New World Medical Inc., Ivantis Inc., iSTAR Medical, Nova Eye Medical Limited, Altomed, Aurolab, G.surgiwear Limited, Eagle Vision Inc., Advanced Ophthalmic Innovations Pte Ltd., Avisi Technologies Inc., iVeena Delivery Systems, Optonol Ltd., and Rheon-medical.
North America was the largest region in the glaucoma drainage devices market in 2024. The regions covered in glaucoma drainage devices report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the glaucoma drainage devices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The glaucoma drainage devices market consists of sales of glaucoma valves, drainage tubes, and associated medical accessories or tools. 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 and 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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