Ophthalmic Tonometers Market size was valued at USD 339.31 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 760.04 million by 2037, expanding at around 6.4% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of ophthalmic tonometers is assessed at USD 374.94 million.
The growth of the market is attributed primarily to the growing prevalence of glaucoma disease and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) worldwide. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, approximately 57.5 million people worldwide suffer from primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). The number of people with glaucoma is expected to reach 111.8 million by 2040, up from 76 million in 2020. Further, the rising proportion of the aged population across the globe, as well as the worldwide increase in myopia cases are some further factors that are projected to drive market growth during the projected time frame.
In addition to these, factors that are believed to fuel the market growth of ophthalmic tonometers include the wide use of these devices in eye clinic centers, hospitals, and ophthalmic centers to detect eye-related disorders. Moreover, the increasing awareness among the population about early diagnosis of diseases along with the increasing diabetic population across the world is expected to fuel global ophthalmic tonometers market growth over the forecast period. According to World Health Organization, every year, 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes, a disease that affects about 422 million people worldwide. Further, the surging usage of digital devices in the healthcare sector as of technological advancements, along with the growing initiatives of eye checkup camps and glaucoma screening programs are estimated to further boost the growth of the market throughout the forecast period.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
6.4% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 339.31 million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 760.04 million |
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Modality (Desktop, Handheld)
The global ophthalmic tonometers market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by modality into the desktop and handheld. Among these two types of segments, the handheld segment is anticipated to capture the largest market size in the global ophthalmic tonometers market. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the better patient comfort delivered by these devices, along with innovative product launches by manufacturers are factors expected to drive segment growth during the forecast period. For instance, in march 2021, ICARE FINLAND OY launched a next-generation self-tonometer, HOME2. Glaucoma patients are able to measure their eye pressure at home with this device once they have been properly trained on how to use it. Moreover, greater portability and ease of access to these devices are some added factors that are anticipated to boost market growth further throughout the forecast period.
Product Type (Applanation, Pascal Dynamic Contour, Rebound, Indentation Tonometer)
The global ophthalmic tonometers market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by product type into applanation, pascal dynamic contour, rebound, and indentation tonometer. Amongst these four segments, the applanation segment is anticipated to garner the largest market size on the back of the technological advancement in tonometers, along with enhanced diagnostic accuracy delivered by applanation tonometers. Besides this, there is no requirement for fluorescein dye instillation or topical anesthesia during the use of applanation tonometers which makes the diagnosis process simple and safe. On the other hand, the rebound segment is anticipated to witness a notable CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the ease of portability of these devices and their easy-to-use feature that make them more popular for screening programs. Moreover, a massive surge in the trend of in-home care is fuelling the requirement of such ophthalmic diagnostic equipment which can be used in the comfort of the home is another significant factor that is anticipated to accelerate the segment growth in the coming years.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
North America industry is anticipated to hold largest revenue share of 36% by 2037. The growth of the market can be attributed to the rapid expansion in healthcare facilities, along with a surge in cases of eye injuries are expected to drive the ophthalmic tonometers market in the region during the forecast period. For instance, it was observed that roughly 2.5 million eye injuries occur every year in the United States. Around 1,900 of these injuries occur every day as a result of workplace injuries. Annually, 120,000 eye injuries occur at home. In addition to this, increasing services for eye care, followed by the rising per capita income in the region are some more factors that are anticipated to push the market growth further throughout the forecast period in the region.
Europe Market Forecast
Furthermore, the European ophthalmic tonometers market is estimated to display notable growth over the forecast period on the back of the presence of major key players, along with the rising risk factors of glaucoma, and myopia such as high rates of hypertension and diabetes in people that are estimated to drive the market growth over the forecast period in the region. As per the World Health Organization figures, in the European region, there are roughly 60 million diabetics aged between 25 years and above. In addition to this, the growing count of cataract surgery is also projected to augment the adoption ratio of these ophthalmology equipment. Besides this, the rising count of clinical and basic ophthalmology research projects are some more factors that are anticipated to propel the market growth further throughout the forecast period in the region.
Takagi Ophthalmic Instruments Europe Ltd. announced the launch of a Z-Type applanation tonometer AT-2 designed to use Takagi’s slit lamp.
C&V Tech Inc. has developed Portable Tonometer TONO-i, which is available to more than 100 million persons suffering from glaucoma worldwide.
Author Credits: Radhika Pawar
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