PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1889536
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Phacoemulsification systems are advanced medical devices that use ultrasonic energy to break up and remove the eye's natural lens during cataract surgery, enabling the placement of an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision. They are engineered to deliver precise control over fluidics, pressure, and energy output, ensuring safety, efficiency, and optimal surgical performance.
The primary product types of phacoemulsification systems include standalone phacoemulsification systems and portable phacoemulsification systems. Standalone phacoemulsification systems are fully integrated, stationary surgical units designed specifically for carrying out phacoemulsification procedures in ophthalmology. These systems employ various technologies-such as ultrasound, femtosecond laser, and others-to support a wide range of ophthalmic treatments. Key disease indications include cataract, presbyopia, glaucoma, and additional conditions. The primary applications for these systems are cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and other related procedures. They are utilized across multiple end users, including hospitals, ophthalmic clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities.
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 fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers' margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.
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The phacoemulsification system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.40 billion in 2024 to $1.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. Growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing cases of age-related cataracts, rising adoption of minimally invasive eye surgeries, a growing global geriatric population, increasing preference for faster-recovery surgical methods, and expanding availability of advanced intraocular lenses.
The phacoemulsification system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.02 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. Growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising awareness of cataract treatment options, increasing healthcare spending in developing countries, ongoing improvements in ultrasound-based phaco technologies, a growing incidence of age-related vision disorders, and expanding training programs for ophthalmic surgeons. Major trends expected in the forecast period include advancements in fluidics and energy-control technologies, innovations in micro-incision cataract surgery techniques, integration of imaging and guidance systems into phaco platforms, development of portable and compact phacoemulsification devices, and innovations in femtosecond-assisted lens removal workflows.
The increasing adoption of minimally invasive ophthalmic procedures is expected to propel the growth of the phacoemulsification system market going forward. Minimally invasive ophthalmic procedures refer to advanced eye care techniques that use small incisions, micro-instruments, or laser-based approaches to diagnose or treat eye conditions with minimal tissue disruption. The rise in minimally invasive ophthalmic procedures is due to the growing preference for faster recovery, as these techniques reduce surgical trauma and allow patients to resume daily activities much sooner. Phacoemulsification systems support minimally invasive ophthalmic procedures by using ultrasonic energy to break and remove the cataract through a tiny incision, enabling faster healing, reduced tissue damage, and improved surgical precision. For instance, in May 2024, according to Gov.UK, a UK-based government agency, there were 516,073 hospital admissions in England for cataract surgery among individuals aged 65 and above, representing a rate of 4,679 per 100,000 population in 2023. Therefore, the increasing adoption of minimally invasive ophthalmic procedures is driving the growth of the phacoemulsification system market.
Key companies operating in the phacoemulsification system market are focusing on integrating femtosecond laser technology, such as advanced fluidics concepts that maintain stable intraocular pressure (IOP), enhance chamber stability, and ensure consistent fluid control throughout all phases of cataract surgery, thereby improving surgical precision and patient safety. Advanced fluidics concepts refer to fluid management technologies in phacoemulsification systems that precisely regulate the balance between irrigation and aspiration during eye surgery. For instance, in September 2025, Beaver-Visitec International, Inc. (BVI), a US-based ophthalmic medical device company, introduced Virtuoso, a dual-function phaco-vitrectomy surgical platform designed for both cataract and vitreoretinal procedures. The system includes an innovative fluidics concept that maintains target intraocular pressure (IOP) during all surgical steps, a hybrid flow and pressure pump design for improved chamber stability, and Load Sensing Phaco technology that automatically adjusts ultrasound energy based on lens resistance to improve precision and surgical efficiency.
In January 2024, Rayner Group, a UK-based ophthalmic technology company, acquired This AG for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Rayner aims to strengthen its cataract-surgery portfolio by integrating advanced phaco-emulsification capabilities and expanding its presence in global surgical ophthalmology. This AG is a Switzerland-based ophthalmic technology company that develops phacoemulsification systems.
Major companies operating in the phacoemulsification system market are Alcon Inc., HOYA Corporation, Bausch + Lomb Corporation, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Appasamy Associates Private Limited, STAAR Surgical company, BEAVER-Visitec International, Inc., Aurolab, Rayner Intraocular Lenses Ltd., Rumex International BV, MicroSurgical Technology, Inc., D.O.R.C. International BV, LIGHTMED Corporation, Biotech Visioncare Pvt Ltd, Oertli Instrumente AG, Geuder AG, NIDEK Co., Ltd., Optikon S.p.A., MTP Medical Technical Products AG
North America was the largest region in the phacoemulsification system market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in phacoemulsification systems report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the phacoemulsification systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The phacoemulsification systems market consists of sales of surgical equipment, consoles, handpieces, tubing sets, cassettes, and irrigation or aspiration components. 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.
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