Contact Lenses: Technologies and Global Markets

Report Code: HLC096D

Publish Date: Apr 2023

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Health Maintenance

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Report Highlights

The global contact lenses market reached $8.2 billion in 2022 and should reach $11.6 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2022-2027.

Report Includes

  • 22 data tables and 13 additional tables
  • An overview of the global market and technologies for contact lenses
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2020, 2021, 2022, and projections of CAGRs through 2028
  • Coverage of present and future strategies within the contact lens market, which includes soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses and several other types, which can be separated by design and by their usage
  • In-depth analysis of changing dynamics and adoption trends affecting developing economies concerning market penetration in these areas
  • Detailed analysis of applications, the regulatory environment, market projections and market shares
  • A breakdown of the market and its products by purpose, usability, design, corrective nature, and other characteristics
  • Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Alcon, Bausch + Lomb Inc., Hoya Corp., Johnson & Johnson, and Zeiss Group

Report Scope

This research report analyzes the global contact lens products and technologies market by product type and geographic region, focusing on soft and rigid lenses, the most prevalent types of contact lens products and technologies. The report covers both products and technologies affecting specifically the aging demographics.

An in-depth analysis of key companies operating in the global contact lens products and technologies market is also included. The information also focuses on companies involved in developing products and emerging technologies. 

The base year for market data is 2021, with historical data provided for 2020 and 2019 and forecast data provided through 2027. Historical, base year and forecast data are provided for each market segment of the report. In terms of geography, the report analyzes the market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world (RoW).

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2021
Forecast period considered 2022-2027
Base year market size $7.7 billion
Market size forecast $11.6 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 7.1% for the forecast period of 2022-2027
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered Type, Region
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (RoW)
Companies studied
ALCON INC.BAUSCH + LOMB
BIO-TISSUE INC.COOPERVISION
DUTCH OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH CENTER INTERNATIONAL BVELLEX MEDICAL LASERS
ESSILORLUXOTTICAEYENUK INC.
GLAUKOSHEIDELBERG ENGINEERING GMBH
HOYA CORP.IOPTIMA LTD.
IRIDEX CORP.JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES INC.
LENSTEC INC.LUMENIS BE LTD.
OASIS MEDICAL INC.QUANTEL MEDICAL
SHANGHAI HAOHAI BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.SOFTCARE
STAAR SURGICALTOPCON CORP.
CARL ZEISS AG
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The global market for Contact lenses technologies and global market was valued at $7.7 billion in 2021. The market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% to reach approximately $11.6 billion by 2027.
Government insurance programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, fund a significant portion of medical care in the U.S., including the costs of cataract surgery and basic lenses for patients post-surgery.
The Soft contact lenses, Rigid contact lenses and hybrid contact lenses products and technology market is segmented on the type and region. The type is further divided into products and usage.
Products segment will dominate the market by the end of 2027
North America has the highest market share.
  • Alcon
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Bausch Lomb
  • Cooper
  • BenQ materials

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Contact Lenses: Technologies and Global Markets133Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction6Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights2Free
Chapter- 3: Market and Technology Background14Free
Chapter- 4: Market Breakdown by Product Type18Free
Chapter- 5: Market Breakdown by Usage7Free
Chapter- 6: Emerging Technologies4Free
Chapter- 7: Evaluation of the Market Based on Geographic Region9Free
Chapter- 8: Competitive Analysis6Free
Chapter- 9: Patents17Free
Chapter- 10: Company Profiles45Free
Chapter- 11: Appendix5Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 35

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Contact Lenses, by Type, Through 2027
  • Table 1: Differences Between Soft and Rigid Contact Lenses
  • Table 2: Suggested Wearing Schedule of New Contact Lenses
  • Table 3: Advantage and Disadvantages of Contact Lenses
  • Table 4: Global Market for Contact Lenses, by Type, Through 2027
  • Table 5: Global Market for Soft Lenses, Through 2027
  • Table 6: Global Market for Soft Lenses, by Material, Through 2027
  • Table 7: Global Market for Rigid and Hybrid Lenses, Through 2027
  • Table 8: Global Market for Other Contact Lenses, Through 2027
  • Table 9: Global Market for Contact Lenses, by Design, Through 2027
  • Table 10: Global Market for Contact Lenses, by Purpose, Through 2027
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Report Highlights

The global market for contact lenses has grown to $9.4 billion in 2014 from $8.9 billion in 2013. The market is expected to grow at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9% from 2015 to 2020, increasing from $9.2 billion in 2015 to $10.1 billion in 2020.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for contact lenses, including soft, rigid, and hybrid lenses.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, 2015, and projections of CAGRs through 2020.
  • Coverage of present and future strategies within the contact lens market, which includes soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses and several other types, which can be separated by design and by their usage.
  • In-depth analysis of changing dynamics and adoption trends affecting developing economies concerning market penetration in these areas.
  • Detailed analysis of applications, the regulatory environment, market projections and market shares.
  • A breakdown of the market and its products by purpose, usability, design, corrective nature, and other characteristics.
  • Profiles of leading companies in the industry.

Published - Mar-2014| Analyst - Shalini Shahani Dewan| Code - HLC096B

Report Highlights

The global market for contact lenses grew from $18.7 billion in 2012 to $18.9 billion in 2013. This market is expected to reach $20.1 billion by 2018, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2% for the five-year period 2013 to 2018.

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  • An overview of the global market for contact lenses, including soft, rigid, and hybrid lenses.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012 and 2013, and projections of CAGRs through 2018.
  • In-depth analysis of changing dynamics and adoption trends affecting developing economies concerning market penetration in these areas.
  • A breakdown of the market and its products by purpose, usability, design, corrective nature, and other characteristics.
  • Profiles of leading companies in the industry.

Published - Jan-2012| Analyst - Varsha Bhat| Code - HLC096A

Report Highlights

The global contact lens market was valued at $7.2 billion in 2010. This market reached nearly $7.8 billion in 2011 and will grow to $11.6 billion in 2016 at an estimated CAGR of 8.4% from 2011 to 2016.

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