The Ophthalmic Knives Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The Ophthalmic Knives market has seen a substantial growth in its size over the recent years. The market will increase from $2.08 billion in 2024 to $2.23 billion in 2025, progressing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5%.
The ophthalmic knives market is expected to grow to a size of $2.94 billion by the year 2029. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this market is forecasted to be 7.1%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Ophthalmic Knives Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The drivers in the ophthalmic knives market are:
• Rising cases of cataracts, glaucoma, and other vision impairments
• Preference for less invasive surgical procedures
• Boosted investment in healthcare infrastructure and ophthalmic care
• Stricter norms ensuring the safety and efficiency of ophthalmic knives, and growth of specialized eye care facilities
The ophthalmic knives market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Reusable Ophthalmic Knives, Single-Use Ophthalmic Knives
2) By Material: Diamond, Stainless Steel, Other Materials
3) By Design: Straight Knives, Crescent Knives, Slit Knives, Micro Vitreoretinal (MVR), Stab Knives, Other Designs
4) By Application: Glaucoma Surgery, Keratitis Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Other Applications
5) By End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), Clinics
The trends in the ophthalmic knives market are:
• The use of biocompatible and durable materials in the production of ophthalmic knives is an emerging trend.
• The development and adoption of smaller, more precise ophthalmic knives are changing the market dynamics.
• Increasing the use of AI and robotic-assisted surgical systems in ophthalmic surgeries is a notable trend.
• There is a growing shift towards designing ophthalmic knives for individual patient needs and also the push for reusable, environmentally friendly surgical tools.
The major players in the ophthalmic knives market are:
• Alcon Inc.
North America was the largest region in the ophthalmic knives market in 2024