The conjunctivitis treatment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size for conjunctivitis treatment has seen a consistent growth in the past few years. It's expected to rise from $4.73 billion in 2024 to $4.91 billion in 2025, maintaining a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%.
The expansion during the historical period is ascribed to factors such as the global reach of eye care services, more affordable and accessible treatments, the preference for combination therapies, advances in anti-inflammatory treatments, and the development of eye care infrastructure.
The conjunctivitis treatment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the conjunctivitis treatment market is set to witness a steady rise. The market size is projected to reach $5.86 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.
The projected growth during this period can be linked to the emphasis on preventive healthcare, the increased worldwide cases of conjunctivitis, enhanced awareness and access to healthcare, a growth in environmental allergens, and larger aging demographic. The forecast period will be marked by regulatory changes regarding treatment approvals, an emphasis on comfort and management of symptoms, incorporation of artificial intelligence in diagnosing, a demand surge for combined therapies, and a rise in herbal and alternative treatments.
The growth of the conjunctivitis treatment market is projected to surge due to the increasing instances of conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the thin, clear layer covering the front of the eye and the insides of the eyelids, is driving the need for more effective treatment solutions as the number of people seeking medical help for this condition escalates. The American Medical Association, a professional organization based in the US, reported in June 2022 that the rate of viral conjunctivitis surpassed bacterial conjunctivitis in adults by 78% to 16%, respectively, for the year 2022. Furthermore, bacterial conjunctivitis was more prevalent in children at 71%, while viral conjunctivitis was at 16%. Hence, the escalating number of conjunctivitis cases propels the demand in the market for conjunctivitis treatments.
The conjunctivitis treatment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Drug Class: Antibiotics, Antiviral, Anti-Allergic, Artificial Tears
2) By Disease Type: Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis
3) By Route Of Administration: Oral, Topical
4) By End-Users: Hospitals, Homecare, Specialty Clinics, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Antibiotics: Topical Antibiotics
2) By Antiviral: Antiviral Medications
3) By Anti-Allergic: Antihistamines, Mast Cell Stabilizers
4) By Artificial Tears: Lubricating Eye Drops, Preservative-Free Formulations
The trend of product innovation is increasingly taking center stage in the conjunctivitis treatment market. Large-scale companies in this market are focusing their efforts on the development of inventive products in order to fortify their market position. In a prime example from March 2022, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, the eye health and vision care division of Johnson & Johnson based in the US, gained approval from the US FDA for their ACUVUE Theravision with Ketotifen. This is the first of its kind, a drug-infusing contact lens. This cutting-edge technology merges ACUVUE's daily disposable contact lenses with a recognized antihistamine, introducing a new product category in the market. ACUVUE Theravision with Ketotifen is specified for the prevention of itchy eyes resulting from allergic conjunctivitis and also provides vision correction for suitable wearers of contact lenses without red eyes and possessing up to 1.00 D of astigmatism.
Major companies operating in the conjunctivitis treatment market include:
• Pfizer Inc.
• Johnson and Johnson
• AbbVie Inc.
• Novartis AG
• Sanofi SA
• Boehringer Ingelheim
• Viatris Inc.
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Alcon Laboratories Inc.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
• Aurobindo Pharma Limited
• Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
• Cipla Inc.
• Bausch Health Companies Inc
• Santen Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd
• Lupin Limited
• Allergan PLC
• Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
• Akorn Inc.
• Micro Labs Ltd.
• Indoco Remedies Ltd.
• Mankind Pharma Ltd.
• AFT pharmaceuticals Limited
• Ocular Therapeutics Inc.
• Sirion Therapeutics Inc.
• Jabs Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
• Atopix Therapeutics Ltd.
• JAWA Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
• Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
• NicOx SA
North America was the largest region in the conjunctivitis treatment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the conjunctivitis treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.