The adaptive optics market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The adaptive optics market is projected to grow from $2.4 billion in 2024 to $3.16 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 31.6%.
This expansion is driven by the increasing prevalence of retinal degenerative diseases, higher demand for photonics products, adoption in ophthalmology and retinal imaging, and growing investments in the military sector.
The adaptive optics market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The adaptive optics market is expected to grow to $9.41 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 31.4%.
Growth is driven by the need for high-resolution medical imaging, increasing demand for photonics-enabled products, and the rise in retinal degenerative diseases. Key trends include technological advancements, integration into consumer electronics, retinal imaging innovations, and product developments in vision assessment.
Growing medical imaging practices are expected to drive the adaptive optics market. Medical imaging is essential for diagnosing and treating health conditions. Advances in imaging technologies have led to increased demand for high-quality imaging to detect chronic diseases. Adaptive optics enhances imaging resolution by correcting optical distortions. For instance, the National Health Service reported a 26% increase in medical imaging tests in England in 2022. This growing need for medical imaging is expected to fuel the adaptive optics market's growth.
The adaptive optics market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Wavefront Sensors, Wavefront Modulators, Control Systems, Other Components
2) By Application: Ophthalmology, Microscopy, Laser Application, Other Applications
3) By End-User: Military, Healthcare, Defense, Manufacturing And Consumer Electronics, Information Technology Services, Telecommunications
Subsegments:
1) Wavefront Sensors: Shack-Hartmann Sensors, Curvature Sensors, Pyramid Sensors, Other Wavefront Sensors
2) Wavefront Modulators: Deformable Mirrors, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Mirrors, Liquid Crystal Devices, Other Modulators
3) Control Systems: Adaptive Control Software, Data Acquisition Systems, Other Control Systems
4) Other Components: Relay Optics, Beam Splitters, Light Sources, Other Supporting Components
Companies in the adaptive optics market are creating advanced products, like dynamic aberrometry measurement systems, to improve the accuracy of vision correction procedures and analyze ocular functions. These systems help detect and correct optical aberrations in real-time. For instance, in March 2023, WaveFront Dynamics introduced the WaveDn vision analyzer, which provides accurate refractions and evaluates ocular surface quality. The system enhances eye care by offering a precise assessment of the eye’s optical system, leading to better patient outcomes.
Major companies operating in the adaptive optics market are:
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Canon Inc.
• Juniper Networks Inc.
• Synopsys Inc.
• Benchmark Electronics Inc.
• Schott AG
• Hamamatsu Photonics K.K
• Trex Enterprises
• Thorlabs Inc
• Edmund Optics Inc
• Zygo Corporation
• Flexible Optical B.V
• Active Optical Systems
• ALPAO SAS
• Boston Micromachines Corporation
• Imagine Eyes
• Iris AO Inc
• Imagine Optic SA
• Baker Adaptive Optics
• 4D Technology Corporation
• Phasics Corporation
• AKA Optics SAS
• Teledyne e2v
• Opsydia Limited
• Holoeye Photonics AG
North America was the largest region in the adaptive optics market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the adaptive optics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.