PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1942743
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1942743
Disposable contact lenses are soft lenses designed for short-term use and are discarded after a specific period, such as daily, biweekly, or monthly. They are used for vision correction or cosmetic purposes, providing convenience and lowering the risk of infections compared to reusable lenses.
The main types of disposable contact lenses include cylindrical lenses, toric lenses, and spherical lenses. Cylindrical lenses are designed to correct astigmatism by focusing light at different angles on the retina. These lenses have a particular curvature that compensates for irregularities in the cornea or lens shape. They are made from materials such as silicon, hydrogel, and polymers, distributed through optical stores and online platforms, and are used for corrective, therapeutic, and cosmetic applications.
Tariffs are impacting the disposable contact lenses market by increasing costs of specialty polymers and silicone hydrogel materials. Manufacturing-heavy regions in Asia-Pacific face pricing pressure, particularly for daily disposable lenses. However, tariffs are encouraging regional manufacturing expansion and sustainable material innovation to offset long-term cost impacts.
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The disposable contact lenses market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.66 billion in 2025 to $8.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to vision correction demand, urban lifestyle changes, growth in myopia cases, optometry clinic expansion, hygiene concerns.
The disposable contact lenses market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.38 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to aging population vision needs, digital eye strain prevalence, cosmetic fashion trends, e-commerce penetration, innovation in lens materials. Major trends in the forecast period include rising daily disposable lens adoption, increased cosmetic lens usage, improved oxygen permeability, growth of online lens retail, enhanced eye comfort materials.
The growing prevalence of myopia is expected to drive the expansion of the disposable contact lens market. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry, but close objects are seen clearly. This condition is increasingly common due to reduced outdoor activities, as exposure to natural light plays an important role in controlling eye growth and preventing excessive elongation of the eyeball. The rising rates of myopia are increasing the demand for disposable contact lenses, which offer a convenient and hygienic solution for vision correction. For example, in October 2024, the Lions Eye Institute, an Australian non-profit organization, reported that global myopia rates are rising rapidly, with more than 90% of Chinese university students affected and over 6 million Australians (more than 20% of the population) living with myopia. If current trends continue, myopia may affect 50% of the population by 2050. As a result, the increasing prevalence of myopia is contributing to the growth of the disposable contact lens market.
Companies in the disposable contact lens market are focusing on technological advancements in lens design, such as ProBalance technology, to differentiate themselves in the competitive market. ProBalance technology incorporates moisturizing ingredients that help maintain ocular surface stability, reduce dryness, and enhance comfort during contact lens wear. For instance, in May 2023, Bausch + Lomb Incorporated, a US-based healthcare company, introduced Infuse Multifocal silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lenses in the US. These lenses are designed to provide clear vision at all distances for people with presbyopia, featuring ProBalance technology to retain moisture and reduce dryness. Made from advanced SiHy material (kalifilcon A), these lenses offer high breathability, enhanced comfort, and long-lasting moisture retention.
In May 2023, Black Pearl Vision, a US-based contact lens manufacturer, acquired PolyDev, an Ireland-based company that produces disposable contact lenses. The acquisition, whose financial details were not disclosed, is aimed at expanding Black Pearl Vision's product range with innovative opaque color contact lenses, while also enhancing accessibility for underserved contact lens wearers.
Major companies operating in the disposable contact lenses market are Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, Alcon Inc., HOYA Corporation, Bausch + Lomb Incorporated, CooperVision Inc., Menicon Co. Ltd., BenQ Materials Corporation, St.Shine Optical Co. Ltd., SEED Co. Ltd., Interojo Co. Ltd., Hubble Contacts Inc., Oculus Optikgerate GmbH, ClearLab International, Visioneering Technologies Inc., UltraVision CLPL, Visco Vision Inc., Maxvue Vision Sdn Bhd, Shinagawa Contact Lens Co. Ltd., EYELOOP GmbH
North America was the largest region in the disposable contact lenses market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the disposable contact lenses market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the disposable contact lenses market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The disposable contact lenses market consists of sales of soft, multifocal disposable lenses, colored disposable lenses, and extended wear lenses. 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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