Global Ophthalmic Knives Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By End User (Hospitals, Eye Clinics), By Design (Slit Knives, MVR Knives, Straight Knives, Crescent Knives), By Application, By Product, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 –

Global Ophthalmic Knives Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By End User (Hospitals, Eye Clinics), By Design (Slit Knives, MVR Knives, Straight Knives, Crescent Knives), By Application, By Product, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 – 2028

The Global Ophthalmic Knives Market size is expected to reach $382.6 million by 2028, rising at a market growth of 4.5% CAGR during the forecast period.

Ophthalmic knives are microsurgical blades used during ophthalmic procedures to make precise, deep incisions that assist minimize the surgical incision. The ophthalmic knives have a low tolerance and are made from specific alloys. Incisions made with ophthalmic knives during eye procedures are precise. 1.1 billion Individuals worldwide are blind or partially sighted.

Nearly 600 million people have poor distance vision. 295 million of them have moderate to severe vision impairment, and 43 million of them are blind. Of the remaining population, 258 million people have minor vision impairment. 90 million kids and teenagers are blind or have low eyesight. 30 million of them have moderate to severely impaired vision, and 2 million are blind. This information suggests that almost everyone will require access to optometrist services at some point in their lives.

A person is said to have a visual impairment if their diminished visual function makes it difficult for them to carry out daily tasks including reading, driving, and watching TV. Instead of utilizing visual acuity or visual field cutoff values, the definition of visual impairment is focused on function. Those who are blind or have low vision are considered to have a visual impairment.

However, the term "blindness" is frequently used in a relative sense to denote low vision, which is the inability to see clearly despite the use of glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. Mild to severe vision loss is possible. Around 300 to 400 million individuals around the world suffer from some form of visual impairment. About 50 million of them are blind and unable to see light with either eye. Blindness affects adults over 50 to an extent of 80%.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Globally, the COVID-19 outbreak impacted healthcare industry workflows. Numerous companies, including parts of the healthcare industry, were forced to temporarily close their doors because of the pandemic. Additionally, COVID-19 had a negative impact on a number of industries, including the ophthalmology industry. Due to lockdowns and other restrictions put in place to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a considerable decrease in patient visits to clinics. As a result, fewer elective eye procedures were being performed each week in hospitals and clinics.

Market Growth Factor

Rising Awareness of Ophthalmic Disorders and Surgeries

Ophthalmologists and other healthcare experts are actively raising consumer awareness in response to the rising rate of blindness, vision impairment, and other eyes/vision disorders. The significance of ocular problems has likely been made clear to people by significant investments in awareness initiatives, which are in turn encouraging prompt diagnosis and treatment. The international organizations for eye care have increased their efforts in response to WHO's vision impairment and blindness data.

Innovation and Technological Advancements in Optometry

Key technical developments are intimately related to the growth of the healthcare sector. Applications for these devices are likely to be boosted by the ultra-precision and convenience that the latest technology has enabled in ocular surgical tools like ophthalmic knives. Manufacturers of ophthalmic knives have a lot of chances due to consumer preference for heat-tempered knives and the expanding use of bio blades due to their smooth and accurate incision.

Market Restraining Factor

Inappropriate Handling and Surgical Safety Issues with Blade

Somewhere 600 to 800 thousand needlesticks and other percutaneous injuries are thought to happen to healthcare workers each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The significance of tool safety assumes a more severe, life-threatening tone when a physician considers the danger of obtaining HIV or hepatitis (B or C) due to an unintentional knife or blade stick. Ophthalmologists must maintain a strict attitude toward blade safety to safeguard themselves, their employees, and their patients, even though those illnesses are extreme cases.

End user Outlook

On the basis of end user, the ophthalmic knives market is divided into Hospitals, Eye Clinics, and Others. Eye clinics segment procured a significant revenue share in the ophthalmic knives market in 2021. The rising eye problems globally instigated many eye care programs around the world. Most these programs took place in prominent eye clinics. These programs primarily focused on improving patient flow to eye clinics. It also entailed getting rid of extra stages and procedures so that the doctors have more time to concentrate on patients and deliver good, amiable service.

Design Outlook

Based on the design, the ophthalmic knives market is categorized into straight knives, crescent knives, slit knives, MVR knives, and others. The slit knives segment dominated the ophthalmic knives market with the highest revenue share in 2021. This is because slit ophthalmic knives are lightweight, simple for doctors to wield, and feature blunt points that provide flawless finishing. The major incision in cataract surgery is made with a slit knife. It gives the phaco emulsification tip an appropriate width to fit.

Application Outlook

Based on application, the ophthalmic knives market is segmented into Glaucoma Surgery, Cataract Surgery, and Others. The glaucoma surgery segment acquired a significant revenue share in the ophthalmic knives market in 2021. Other than vision loss, open-angle glaucoma, the most prevalent kind, frequently exhibits no symptoms. Despite its rarity, angle-closure glaucoma is a medical issue with symptoms like nausea and vomiting along with ocular pain.

Product Outlook

On the basis of product, the ophthalmic knives market is bifurcated into Reusable Ophthalmic Knives and Disposable Ophthalmic Knives. The reusable ophthalmic knives garnered the largest revenue share in the market in 2021 with the maximum revenue share. Due to their high level of endurance and the use of materials that have undergone precise engineering during manufacturing, doctors can reuse them repeatedly. The diamond blade is the most accepted reusable ophthalmic blade. Regardless of the specific type of blade's shape, the diamond blade type is among the ophthalmic surgeon's sharpest options.

Regional Outlook

Based on region, the ophthalmic knives market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North American region dominated the ophthalmic knives market with the highest revenue share in 2021. This is due to an established healthcare system, a rise in the number of elderly patients, and favorable reimbursement rules in the healthcare system. The market for ophthalmic knives in this area is experiencing significant growth due to rising awareness of ocular illnesses and early diagnosis.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Core Surgical Limited, Omni Lens Pvt. Ltd., SafeOps Surgical Care Ltd., Neu Micromed International Pvt. Ltd., Mani, Inc., Bausch Health Companies, Inc., Diamatrix Ltd., HAI Laboratories, Inc., Sidapharm P.C. and Bohaikangyuan Medical Co., Ltd.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By End User

  • Hospitals
  • Eye Clinics
  • Others
By Design
  • Slit Knives
  • MVR Knives
  • Straight Knives
  • Crescent Knives
  • Others
By Application
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Others
By Product
  • Reusable Ophthalmic Knives
  • Disposable Ophthalmic Knives
By Geography
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA
Companies Profiled
  • Core Surgical Limited
  • Omni Lens Pvt. Ltd.
  • SafeOps Surgical Care Ltd.
  • Neu Micromed International Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mani, Inc.
  • Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
  • Diamatrix Ltd.
  • HAI Laboratories, Inc.
  • Sidapharm P.C.
  • Bohaikangyuan Medical Co., Ltd.
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Ophthalmic Knives Market, by End User
1.4.2 Global Ophthalmic Knives Market, by Design
1.4.3 Global Ophthalmic Knives Market, by Application
1.4.4 Global Ophthalmic Knives Market, by Product
1.4.5 Global Ophthalmic Knives Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Global Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
3.1 Global Hospitals Market by Region
3.2 Global Eye Clinics Market by Region
3.3 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 4. Global Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
4.1 Global Slit Knives Market by Region
4.2 Global MVR Knives Market by Region
4.3 Global Straight Knives Market by Region
4.4 Global Crescent Knives Market by Region
4.5 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
5.1 Global Cataract Surgery Market by Region
5.2 Global Glaucoma Surgery Market by Region
5.3 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
6.1 Global Reusable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Region
6.2 Global Disposable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Region
Chapter 7. Global Ophthalmic Knives Market by Region
7.1 North America Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.1.1 North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.1.1.1 North America Hospitals Market by Country
7.1.1.2 North America Eye Clinics Market by Country
7.1.1.3 North America Others Market by Country
7.1.2 North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.1.2.1 North America Slit Knives Market by Country
7.1.2.2 North America MVR Knives Market by Country
7.1.2.3 North America Straight Knives Market by Country
7.1.2.4 North America Crescent Knives Market by Country
7.1.2.5 North America Others Market by Country
7.1.3 North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.1.3.1 North America Cataract Surgery Market by Country
7.1.3.2 North America Glaucoma Surgery Market by Country
7.1.3.3 North America Others Market by Country
7.1.4 North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.1.4.1 North America Reusable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.1.4.2 North America Disposable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.1.5 North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.1.5.1 US Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.1.5.1.1 US Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.1.5.1.2 US Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.1.5.1.3 US Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.1.5.1.4 US Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.1.5.2 Canada Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.1.5.2.1 Canada Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.1.5.2.2 Canada Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.1.5.2.3 Canada Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.1.5.2.4 Canada Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.1.5.3 Mexico Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.1.5.3.1 Mexico Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.1.5.3.2 Mexico Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.1.5.3.3 Mexico Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.1.5.3.4 Mexico Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.1.5.4 Rest of North America Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.1.5.4.1 Rest of North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.1.5.4.2 Rest of North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.1.5.4.3 Rest of North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.1.5.4.4 Rest of North America Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.2 Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.2.1 Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.2.1.1 Europe Hospitals Market by Country
7.2.1.2 Europe Eye Clinics Market by Country
7.2.1.3 Europe Others Market by Country
7.2.2 Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.2.2.1 Europe Slit Knives Market by Country
7.2.2.2 Europe MVR Knives Market by Country
7.2.2.3 Europe Straight Knives Market by Country
7.2.2.4 Europe Crescent Knives Market by Country
7.2.2.5 Europe Others Market by Country
7.2.3 Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.2.3.1 Europe Cataract Surgery Market by Country
7.2.3.2 Europe Glaucoma Surgery Market by Country
7.2.3.3 Europe Others Market by Country
7.2.4 Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.2.4.1 Europe Reusable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.2.4.2 Europe Disposable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.2.5 Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.2.5.1 Germany Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.2.5.1.1 Germany Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.2.5.1.2 Germany Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.2.5.1.3 Germany Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.2.5.1.4 Germany Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.2.5.2 UK Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.2.5.2.1 UK Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.2.5.2.2 UK Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.2.5.2.3 UK Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.2.5.2.4 UK Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.2.5.3 France Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.2.5.3.1 France Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.2.5.3.2 France Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.2.5.3.3 France Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.2.5.3.4 France Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.2.5.4 Russia Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.2.5.4.1 Russia Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.2.5.4.2 Russia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.2.5.4.3 Russia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.2.5.4.4 Russia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.2.5.5 Spain Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.2.5.5.1 Spain Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.2.5.5.2 Spain Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.2.5.5.3 Spain Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.2.5.5.4 Spain Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.2.5.6 Italy Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.2.5.6.1 Italy Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.2.5.6.2 Italy Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.2.5.6.3 Italy Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.2.5.6.4 Italy Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.2.5.7 Rest of Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.2.5.7.1 Rest of Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.2.5.7.2 Rest of Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.2.5.7.3 Rest of Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.2.5.7.4 Rest of Europe Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.3 Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.3.1 Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Hospitals Market by Country
7.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Eye Clinics Market by Country
7.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
7.3.2 Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Slit Knives Market by Country
7.3.2.2 Asia Pacific MVR Knives Market by Country
7.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Straight Knives Market by Country
7.3.2.4 Asia Pacific Crescent Knives Market by Country
7.3.2.5 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
7.3.3 Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.3.3.1 Asia Pacific Cataract Surgery Market by Country
7.3.3.2 Asia Pacific Glaucoma Surgery Market by Country
7.3.3.3 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
7.3.4 Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.3.4.1 Asia Pacific Reusable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.3.4.2 Asia Pacific Disposable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.3.5 Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.3.5.1 China Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.3.5.1.1 China Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.3.5.1.2 China Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.3.5.1.3 China Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.3.5.1.4 China Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.3.5.2 Japan Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.3.5.2.1 Japan Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.3.5.2.2 Japan Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.3.5.2.3 Japan Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.3.5.2.4 Japan Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.3.5.3 India Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.3.5.3.1 India Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.3.5.3.2 India Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.3.5.3.3 India Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.3.5.3.4 India Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.3.5.4 South Korea Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.3.5.4.1 South Korea Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.3.5.4.2 South Korea Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.3.5.4.3 South Korea Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.3.5.4.4 South Korea Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.3.5.5 Singapore Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.3.5.5.1 Singapore Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.3.5.5.2 Singapore Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.3.5.5.3 Singapore Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.3.5.5.4 Singapore Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.3.5.6 Malaysia Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.3.5.6.1 Malaysia Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.3.5.6.2 Malaysia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.3.5.6.3 Malaysia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.3.5.6.4 Malaysia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.3.5.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.3.5.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.3.5.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.3.5.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.3.5.7.4 Rest of Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.4 LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.4.1 LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.4.1.1 LAMEA Hospitals Market by Country
7.4.1.2 LAMEA Eye Clinics Market by Country
7.4.1.3 LAMEA Others Market by Country
7.4.2 LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.4.2.1 LAMEA Slit Knives Market by Country
7.4.2.2 LAMEA MVR Knives Market by Country
7.4.2.3 LAMEA Straight Knives Market by Country
7.4.2.4 LAMEA Crescent Knives Market by Country
7.4.2.5 LAMEA Others Market by Country
7.4.3 LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.4.3.1 LAMEA Cataract Surgery Market by Country
7.4.3.2 LAMEA Glaucoma Surgery Market by Country
7.4.3.3 LAMEA Others Market by Country
7.4.4 LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.4.4.1 LAMEA Reusable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.4.4.2 LAMEA Disposable Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.4.5 LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by Country
7.4.5.1 Brazil Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.4.5.1.1 Brazil Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.4.5.1.2 Brazil Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.4.5.1.3 Brazil Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.4.5.1.4 Brazil Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.4.5.2 Argentina Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.4.5.2.1 Argentina Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.4.5.2.2 Argentina Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.4.5.2.3 Argentina Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.4.5.2.4 Argentina Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.4.5.3 UAE Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.4.5.3.1 UAE Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.4.5.3.2 UAE Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.4.5.3.3 UAE Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.4.5.3.4 UAE Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.4.5.4 Saudi Arabia Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.4.5.4.1 Saudi Arabia Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.4.5.4.2 Saudi Arabia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.4.5.4.3 Saudi Arabia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.4.5.4.4 Saudi Arabia Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.4.5.5 South Africa Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.4.5.5.1 South Africa Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.4.5.5.2 South Africa Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.4.5.5.3 South Africa Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.4.5.5.4 South Africa Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.4.5.6 Nigeria Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.4.5.6.1 Nigeria Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.4.5.6.2 Nigeria Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.4.5.6.3 Nigeria Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.4.5.6.4 Nigeria Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
7.4.5.7 Rest of LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market
7.4.5.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by End User
7.4.5.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by Design
7.4.5.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by Application
7.4.5.7.4 Rest of LAMEA Ophthalmic Knives Market by Product
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 Core Surgical Limited
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.2 Omni Lens Pvt. Ltd.
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.3 SafeOps Surgical Care Ltd.
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.4 Neu Micromed International Pvt. Ltd.
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.5 MANI, INC.
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 Financial Analysis
8.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.6 Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Financial Analysis
8.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.6.4 Research & Development Expense
8.7 Diamatrix Ltd.
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.8 HAI Laboratories, Inc.
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.9 Sidapharm P.C.
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.10. Beijing Bohaikangyuan Medical Co., Ltd.
8.10.1 Company Overview

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