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Cell-based ophthalmic therapies are treatment approaches for eye disorders that utilize living cells to restore, replace, or safeguard damaged ocular tissues. These therapies address eye conditions that are challenging to manage with conventional treatments by promoting tissue regeneration and improving visual function. They offer innovative, long-term solutions for vision loss and help enhance patients' eyesight and overall quality of life through advances in regenerative medicine.
The main types of cell-based ophthalmic therapies include stem cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue engineering. Stem cell therapy is a therapeutic approach that employs stem cells to repair, replace, or regenerate damaged or diseased tissues within the body. It is applied in multiple areas such as retinal disorders, corneal disorders, glaucoma, and others, and is utilized by various end users including hospitals, ophthalmic clinics, research institutes, and others.
Tariffs have impacted the cell-based ophthalmic therapies market by increasing the cost of imported cell culture media, bioprocessing equipment, and gene therapy vectors, leading to higher development and manufacturing expenses. Research institutes and hospitals in regions such as North America and Europe, which rely on specialized imports, are most affected. These cost pressures can slow clinical trial progress and therapy commercialization. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing, regional R&D investments, and innovation in cost-efficient cell processing technologies.
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The cell-based ophthalmic therapies market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.48 billion in 2025 to $1.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to limited treatment options for degenerative eye diseases, growing prevalence of retinal and corneal disorders, increasing aging population, rising awareness of regenerative medicine, expansion of ophthalmic research infrastructure.
The cell-based ophthalmic therapies market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in stem cell and gene editing technologies, increasing investment in regenerative ophthalmology, rising regulatory approvals for cell-based therapies, growing demand for long-term vision restoration solutions, expansion of specialized ophthalmic treatment centers. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of stem cell and gene therapies for vision restoration, rising focus on regenerative treatments for retinal and corneal disorders, growth in clinical trials for cell-based ophthalmic therapies, expansion of personalized and precision ophthalmic treatments, improved long-term outcomes compared to conventional ophthalmic therapies.
The rising prevalence of ophthalmic disorders is expected to drive the growth of the cell-based ophthalmic therapies market in the coming years. Ophthalmic disorders are conditions or diseases that affect the eyes and lead to vision impairment or damage to overall eye health. The incidence of ophthalmic disorders is increasing as aging populations face a higher risk of age-related eye diseases, with longer life expectancy contributing to greater rates of vision impairment. Cell-based ophthalmic therapies help address these conditions by repairing or replacing damaged retinal and ocular cells, restoring vision, preventing further deterioration, and promoting tissue regeneration to enhance overall eye function. For instance, in August 2024, according to the Welsh Government, a UK-based government agency, ophthalmology departments in Wales reported more than 35,000 admissions in 2023-24, representing a 5.8% increase compared to 2022-2023. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of ophthalmic disorders is driving the growth of the cell-based ophthalmic therapies market.
Major companies operating in the cell-based ophthalmic therapies market are concentrating on the development of advanced treatment approaches, such as allogeneic cell therapy, to address unmet needs in the management of corneal endothelial diseases. Allogeneic cell therapy is a treatment method that utilizes stem cells or other cells donated from a genetically different individual of the same species to repair or replace damaged tissues or treat disease. For example, in September 2024, Aurion Biotech, Inc., a US-based clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced the commercial launch of Vyznova (neltependocel) in Japan. This therapy is intended for the treatment of bullous keratopathy, a severe condition affecting the corneal endothelium. Vyznova is considered the first approved allogeneic cell therapy specifically targeting corneal endothelial disease, having received both regulatory and reimbursement approvals in Japan.
In March 2025, Alcon Inc., a Switzerland-based eye care company, acquired a majority stake in Aurion Biotech, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Alcon aims to advance Aurion Biotech's clinical-stage allogeneic cell therapy candidate, AURN001, into Phase 3 development for the treatment of corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial disease, while expanding its ophthalmic pharmaceutical portfolio. Aurion Biotech, Inc. is a US-based clinical-stage company focused on developing advanced cell therapies for eye diseases.
Major companies operating in the cell-based ophthalmic therapies market are F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Bayer AG, Novartis AG, Astellas Pharma Inc., Sumitomo Pharma Co. Ltd., Healios K.K., Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Pandorum Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Inc., Coave Therapeutics SAS, jCyte Inc., Eyestem Research Pvt. Ltd., Opsis Therapeutics, Regenerative Patch Technologies LLC, Emmetrope Ophthalmics LLC, GenSight Biologics S.A., MEDIPOST Co. Ltd., Riken, Luxa Biotechnology Inc.
North America was the largest region in the cell-based ophthalmic therapies market in 2025. The regions covered in the cell-based ophthalmic therapies market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the cell-based ophthalmic therapies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cell-based ophthalmic therapies market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as clinical trial services, ocular cell therapy consultation, post-therapy monitoring and support, research and development services, and regulatory and compliance services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The cell-based ophthalmic therapies market also includes sales of neural progenitor cell injections, bioengineered retinal pigment epithelium scaffolds, autologous mesenchymal stem cell grafts, and ex-vivo expanded conjunctival epithelial cell sheets. 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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