The eye drops market size is projected to reach US$ 23,788.45 million by 2030 from US$ 15,793.27 million in 2022. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.3% during 2022–2030. Rising cases of cataract diseases and technological developments are likely to remain key trends in the market.
Eye drops Market Analysis
According to the Lancet, it has been estimated that the prevalence of cataract increases with age which is from 3·9% at age 55–64 years to 92·6% at age 80 years and above. Pediatric cataracts are one of the most common causes of treatable childhood blindness, with an estimated prevalence ranging from one to six per 10000 live births.. Such a factor is expected to drive the eye drops market during the forecast period 2022 – 2030.
Eye Drops Market Overview
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, there were about 80 million people worldwide in 2020 with glaucoma and the numbers are expected to rise in future years reaching 111 million by 2040. The most common treatment for the same is prescription eye drops. There are seven eye drops type to treat glaucoma. Such a factor has resulted in the growth of eye drops market.
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Eye Drops Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 15,793.27 Million in 2022 Market Size Value by US$ 23,788.45 Million by 2030 Growth rate CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2030 Forecast Period 2023-2030 Historic Period 2020-2021
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Eye Drops Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in | US$ 15,793.27 Million in 2022 |
Market Size Value by | US$ 23,788.45 Million by 2030 |
Growth rate | CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2030 |
Forecast Period | 2023-2030 |
Historic Period | 2020-2021 |

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Eye Drops Market Drivers and Opportunities
Rising Number of Vision Impaired Persons in India to Favor Market
According to the Financial Express, approximately 4.95 million blind persons and 70 million vision-impaired persons are present in India. The economic burden of this is significantly high with an estimated net loss of gross national income due to blindness coming to INR 845 billion.
In general, eye diseases and vision disorders are extremely common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been estimated that over 2.2 billion people have some form of vision impairment or blindness.
Thus, the major factors leading to the eye drops market growth are the growing number of blind person cases in India .
Innovative Product Launches
In the recent past, it has been observed that market participants are launching new products that helps physicians to monitor the patient’s continuously. For instance, in 2020, the FDA approved MiSight 1 day (CooperVision) lenses making them the daily disposable soft contact lenses labeled for slowing the progression of myopia. Clinical studies found that MiSight 1 day lenses provided a 59% reduction in myopia progression in comparison with a single-vision 1-day lens, as measured by spherical equivalent, and a 52% reduction in mean axial elongation.
Eye Drops Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the eye drops market analysis are type and purchase mode.
- Based on type, the eye drops market is segmented into antibiotics, artificial tears, hormones, and others. The antibiotics segment held the largest market share in 2022.
- Based on purchase mode, the eye drops market is divided into OTC and prescription. The prescription segment is expected to witness a higher CAGR during the forecast period. These include Cyclosporine (Restasis) and Lifitegrast (Xiidra).
Eye drops Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the eye drops market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
North America has dominated the eye drops market. Increasing cases of glaucoma and rise in myopia cases in the United States has led the growth of regional market. According to the Bright Focus, over three million Americans are living with glaucoma, 2.7 million of whom are aged 40 and older and are affected by its most common form, open-angle glaucoma. Asia Pacific region is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR in the coming years.
Eye Drops Market Report Scope
Eye Drops Market News and Recent Developments
The eye drops market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the eye drops market are listed below:
- Lupin announced the launch of bromfenac ophthalmic solution, 0.07%, in the United States, one of the leading healthcare companies in the United States market. (Source: CNBC TV18, Newsroom, January 2024)
- Bausch + Lomb launched INFUSE Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) contact lenses for daily use for presbyopia management designed to help maintain ocular surface homeostasis to assist in minimizing contact lens dryness. (Source: Glance By Eyes On Eyecare, June 2023)
Eye Drops Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The “Eye Drops Market Size and Forecast (2020–2030)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
- Eye drops market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Eye drops market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
- Eye drops market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the Eye drops market
- Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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Frequently Asked Questions
North America has dominated the eye drops market in 2022
Rising cases of cataract diseases and technological developments are likely to remain key trends in the market.
Innovative Product launches is one of the future trends that will drive the overall eye drops market during the forecast period 2022-2030
Bausch+Lomb; Alcon; CooperVision; Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories; NovaBay Pharmaceuticals; ZEISS Vision Care; Verséa Ophthalmics; Théa Pharmaceuticals; Visionary Optic; Lumibird Medical are some leading players operating in the eye drops market
The eye drops market size is projected to reach US$ 23,788.45 million by 2030.
The global eye drops market is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period 2022-2030
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