U.S. Prosthetic Contact Lenses Market - 2024-2031

U.S. Prosthetic Contact Lenses Market - 2024-2031

U.S. Prosthetic Contact Lenses Market reached US$ XX billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ XX million by 2031 growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

These are specially designed lenses used to improve the appearance of the eye in cases where it has been affected by injury, disease, or congenital conditions. Prosthetic contact lenses are customized to match the color, size, and shape of the natural eye. They are individually designed and fabricated to provide a precise fit and a natural appearance.

Advanced tinting and pigmentation techniques are used to recreate the appearance of the iris, including its texture and patterning. Prosthetic contact lenses are typically made from rigid gas permeable (RGP) materials or custom silicone elastomers. These materials are durable, biocompatible, and provide good oxygen permeability to maintain ocular health.

Market Dynamics

Increasing incidence of congenital eye conditions

The growing prevalence of congenital eye conditions such as coloboma, and microphthalmia drives demand for prosthetic contact lenses. As the incidence of congenital eye conditions increases, the patient population in need of prosthetic contact lenses expands. This demographic shift creates a larger market opportunity for manufacturers and eye care professionals specializing in ocular prosthetics.

Congenital eye conditions are those that are present at birth or develop shortly thereafter, affecting the structure, function, or development of the eyes. For instance, Aniridia affects between 1:40,000 and 1:100,000 people and seems to affect genders and races equally in the United States.

Additionally, between one-third and one-half of affected individuals have microphthalmia as part of a syndrome that affects other organs and tissues in the body. Microphthalmia occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 individuals. Also, researchers estimate that about 1 in every 5,200 babies is born with anophthalmia or microphthalmia in the United States.

Furthermore, the U.S. prosthetic contact lenses market is driven by various factors like increasing technological advancements, and new product launches are expected to drive the market in the forecast period.

High cost of customization

The high cost of customization is a significant restraint in the prosthetic contact lenses market. Customizing prosthetic contact lenses requires specialized manufacturing techniques, equipment, and expertise. These techniques often involve precision machining, intricate tinting or pigmentation processes, and meticulous quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and quality of the final product.

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Segment Analysis

The U.S. prosthetic contact lenses market is segmented based on product type, material type, patient, indication and distribution channel.

Customized prosthetic contact lenses accounted for approximately 56.4% of the market share

Customized prosthetic contact lenses are expected to hold the largest market share over the period forecast owing to the increasing advanced technological capabilities in lens design, manufacturing, and customization. These lenses are designed to improve the appearance of an eye that has been disfigured, injured, or undergone surgery due to various conditions such as congenital abnormalities, trauma, or ocular diseases.

Customized prosthetic lenses are also used for post-surgical rehabilitation such as enucleation or evisceration (removal of the eye contents), customized prosthetic contact lenses can be used to restore volume and contour to the eye socket. These lenses help maintain the anatomical integrity of the eye socket, prevent soft tissue collapse, and provide a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Additionally, the customized prosthetic lenses are carefully fitted to ensure proper alignment, comfort, and visual function. By promoting proper eyelid closure and tear film distribution, these lenses help maintain ocular surface health and reduce the risk of complications such as dryness, irritation, or infection. Thus, owing to the above factors, it is expected to hold the largest segment.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the U.S. prosthetic contact lenses market. The fittings for prosthetic contact lenses were often postponed or deferred during the height of the pandemic to reduce the risk of virus transmission and conserve healthcare resources. Many patients with ocular abnormalities or disfigurements who had to wait longer to receive prosthetic contact lenses have chosen to delay seeking treatment until the situation improved. Therefore, owing to the above factors, the prosthetic contact lenses market was moderately affected over the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

By Product Type
• Customized Prosthetic Contact Lenses
• Soft Prosthetic Contact Lenses
• Scleral Prosthetic Contact Lenses

By Material Type
• Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
• Silicone Hydrogels
• Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Materials
• Others

By Patient
• Sighted
• Non-sighted

By Indication
• Eye Trauma
• Congenital Eye Conditions
• Corneal Scarring
• Others

By Distribution Channel
• Retail Pharmacy
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Online Pharmacy

Competitive Landscape

The major U.S. players in the market include ABB Optical Group, Ocular Prosthetics Inc., EyePrint Prosthetics, Miami Contact Lens, In Focus, Alamo Eye Care, Five Points Eye Care and Focal Pointe Eye Care among others.

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Target Audience 2023
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