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Dry eye products are designed to address and alleviate the symptoms of dry eye syndrome, a condition characterized by insufficient tear production or rapid evaporation of tears. These products work by lubricating the eyes, reducing inflammation, and increasing moisture to provide relief from dryness, irritation, and discomfort.
The primary categories of dry eye products include antibiotic drops, hormone drops, artificial tears, and other formulations. Antibiotic drops, specifically designed for ophthalmic (eye) use, incorporate antibiotics to eliminate infections and mitigate inflammation, ultimately easing the symptoms associated with dry eye disease. These products encompass both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, available through various distribution channels such as hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, specialty clinics, e-commerce, and other outlets.
Tariffs are impacting the dry eye products market by increasing costs of imported pharmaceutical ingredients, packaging materials, applicators, and formulation equipment. Manufacturers and distributors in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on global supply chains, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on finished product exports. These tariffs are contributing to higher retail prices and margin pressures. However, they are also encouraging local formulation, regional manufacturing expansion, and diversification of ingredient sourcing strategies.
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The dry eye products market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.12 billion in 2025 to $8.62 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing screen time exposure, rising aging population, growing awareness of dry eye syndrome, expanded availability of OTC eye care products, higher diagnosis rates of ocular surface disorders.
The dry eye products market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for personalized eye care solutions, rising adoption of anti-inflammatory dry eye treatments, expansion of e-commerce pharmaceutical sales, growing focus on chronic eye condition management, increasing product innovation in ocular therapeutics. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for preservative-free artificial tears, increasing adoption of gel-based lubricants, rising focus on long-lasting dry eye formulations, expansion of combination therapy products, enhanced emphasis on symptom-specific treatments.
The extended use of electronic devices, leading to prolonged screen time, is also anticipated to contribute to the growth of the dry eye products market. Prolonged screen time involves prolonged use of electronic devices, and the application of dry eye products is common to alleviate discomfort and manage symptoms related to digital eye strain. For instance, in September 2024, according to PubMed Central, a US government research repository, a 2024 systematic review estimated the global prevalence of dry eye disease at 11.59%, while pooled estimates for the United States were about 8.1%, illustrating the measurable and growing burden across regions. Therefore, the phenomenon of prolonged screen time is a significant factor driving the dry eye products market.
Prominent companies in the dry eye products market are actively engaged in the development of prescription eye drops, such as perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution, to address evaporative dry eye and gain a competitive edge. This specialized eye drop targets evaporative dry eye by reducing tear evaporation at the ocular surface. For example, in September 2023, Bausch + Lomb, a Canada-based eye health products company, introduced Miebo, a prescription eye drop designed to treat dry eye disease by directly addressing tear evaporation. Miebo, a perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution, focuses on alleviating signs and symptoms of dry eye, particularly in cases of evaporative dry eye. Notably, Miebo is a single-ingredient eye drop that is free from water, preservatives, and steroids, providing quick and comfortable spread to reduce tear evaporation at the ocular surface.
In February 2025, Abdi Ibrahim Ilac Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., a Turkey-based pharmaceutical company, partnered with Rohto Pharmaceutical to launch innovative eye care products in Turkey. The collaboration aims to introduce advanced eye care technologies, including TearShield-based formulations, improve patient experience, and strengthen both companies' presence in the ophthalmic market. Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., based in Japan, specializes in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other fast-moving consumer goods.
Major companies operating in the dry eye products market are Alcon Inc., Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie Inc., Novartis AG, Bausch Health Companies Inc., Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH, AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited, Novaliq GmbH, Thea Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Cipla Ltd., Lupin Limited, Pfizer Inc., Merck & Co. Inc., Bayer AG, Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., Similasan AG
North America was the largest region in the dry eye products market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dry eye products market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the dry eye products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The dry eye products market consists of sales of cyclosporine, corticosteroids, and lifitegrast. 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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