Intraocular Lens Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028
The global intraocular lens market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.25% from 2022 to 2028
MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Adoption & Penetration of Premium IOLs
In 2021, approximately 29.7 million cataract surgeries were performed worldwide, including 4.7 million in the US alone. Cataracts increase in prevalence with age, affecting about 50% of people by age 60, affecting both eyes 80% to 90% of the time, and requiring surgery to restore vision. In addition, the premium intraocular lens (IOL) market is projected to grow significantly faster as worldwide cataract procedure volumes return to pre-COVID-19 levels. Global premium IOLs revenues are expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.03% from USD 1.5 billion in 2021 to USD 2.5 billion in 2028, compared to a 6.2% CAGR revenue growth for the traditional IOL.
Product Innovation and Next-Generation IOL
Vendors in the intraocular lens market are focused on using innovative technology platforms to increase the comfort and ease of use for IOLs. Technological enhancements to existing product lines and innovations in new products have markedly improved the product entrenchment of IOLs in the recent past. Intraocular lens (IOLs) has undergone tremendous advances, especially over the last 5-10 years. Modern-day cataract surgery mostly consists of phacoemulsification for cataract removal and implantation of an IOL. Advances in lens technology have included toric lenses for astigmatism correction and multifocal, trifocal, and extended-depth-of-focus lenses for presbyopia correction.
Rapidly Evolving Cataract Surgical Technology
The prevalence of cataracts aged 40 years and older is approximately 11.8% to 18.8%. Currently, cataract surgery is a widely adopted way to treat cataracts. Cataract surgery has evolved from vision restoration to refractive surgery. It led to the era of refractive cataract surgery, where premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) such as toric IOLs, multifocal IOLs, and extended-depth-of-focus IOLs are increasingly being used to meet the needs of patients. In addition to intraocular lens calculation and design, improving operation technology may also play a decisive role in further improving the visual effect after the operation.
Rising Prevalence of Vision Impairments
Globally, more than 80% of impaired vision cases are preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. As the world population ages, the need for quality vision care is expanding and evolving with the availability of a diverse range of IOLs for several vision impairments. By 2030, the number of people worldwide aged 60 years and over is estimated to increase from 962 million (2017) to 1.4 billion, while those over 80 years will increase from 137 million (2017) to 202 million. It has been projected to increase 1.3 times between 2020 (76 million) and 2030 (95.4 million), and those with age-related macular degeneration, 1.2 times between 2020 (195.6 million) and 2030 (243.3 million).
Advances in IOL Materials and Surface Modification in Cataract Surgery
Advances in IOL include materials and structural design. In the optical structure design, multiple foci were achieved by refraction, diffraction, or combining two surface structures, resulting in sharp images at multiple distances. Extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) IOLs, Toric IOLs, and Aspheric IOLs are designed to improve the quality of vision. Regarding the non-optical part, square-edge IOLs effectively inhibit cell proliferation and reduce postoperative side effects. There are many advances in IOL materials today. The intraocular lens (IOL) market has evolved from rigid materials to foldable and soft materials, and currently, commercially available IOLs are mainly made of various acrylics. Materials have been improved to reduce the size of the IOL, prevent side effects after IOL implantation and surgery, improve biocompatibility, provide adaptability, and filter specific light. In the future, it is hoped that IOLs will more closely resemble the original lens.
SEGMENTATION INSIGHTS
INSIGHTS BY PRODUCT
The global intraocular lens market is segmented into polycarbonate, plastic, and others by product type. Among the product segment, the traditional/monofocal IOL segment dominates the industry with a share of 61.37% and will likely witness the highest incremental growth over the forecast period. Monofocal IOLs have been around the longest and are still the most commonly used IOLs today. The quality of materials and designs continues to improve, but the functionality of the lenses remains the same. A monofocal IOL has equal power in all areas, has a single zone of clear focus, and provides excellent visual acuity at a given distance. Monofocal intraocular lenses may be made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), which is rigid. Foldable IOL materials include silicone, hydrophobic, and hydrophilic acrylic materials.
Segmentation by Product
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