Ophthalmic Tonometers Market Size

Ophthalmic Tonometers Market size was valued at USD 318.9 Million in 2023 and is expected to exceed USD 705.65 Million by the end of 2036, registering over 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2024-2036. In the year 2024, the industry size of ophthalmic tonometers is evaluated at USD 338.99 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.