The optic neuropathy management market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for managing optic neuropathy has seen a robust expansion in the past few years. It is projected to elevate from a worth of $3.62 billion in 2024 to $3.85 billion in 2025, following a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.
The surge in this field during the historic stage is credited to factors such as the growing cases of optic neuropathy, an increased number of eye-related injuries, amplified investments in eye care, the escalating need for specialized eye care services, along with the rise in diabetes and other chronic ailments.
The optic neuropathy management market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for managing optic neuropathy is anticipated to undergo substantial expansion in the coming years, reaching a value of $4.85 billion by 2029 through a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.
This expected progress in the forecast period could be due to the rising number of people suffering from amebic infections, the growing population of the elderly, the increasing prevalence of optic neuritis, a rising occurrence of glaucoma, and a higher prevalence of optic neuritis. Key trends for this period include the advancement of medical technology, personalised medicine and telemedicine, technological progression in diagnostic methodologies, development of healthcare infrastructure in burgeoning markets, and emphasis on neuroprotective therapies.
The optic neuropathy management market is predicted to expand due to the increasing incidence of eye diseases. Eye diseases can cause impaired vision or other related symptoms by affecting the structure or function of the eyes. Factors contributing to increased eye disease prevalence include aging populations, excessive screen time, unhealthy lifestyle choices, and chronic health issues like diabetes. Optic neuropathy management can help lower the occurrence rate of eye diseases by preventing additional optic nerve damage and maintaining vision. For example, the Department of Health and Social Care, a UK government department, reported in February 2025 that an estimated 2 million individuals in the UK have some form of sight loss. This figure is anticipated to rise to 2.7 million by 2030. Thus, the increasing instances of eye disease are fueling the growth of the optic neuropathy management market.
The optic neuropathy management market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Treatment Type: Medications, Surgery, Other Treatment Types
2) By Diagnosis: Imaging Tests, Blood Tests, Other Diagnosis
3) By End-User: Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Medications: Corticosteroids, Neuroprotective Agents, Antioxidants, Immunosuppressants, Prostaglandin Analogs
2) By Surgery: Optic Nerve Decompression Surgery, Optic Nerve Transplantation, Retinal Implant Surgery
3) By Other Treatment Types: Low Vision Aids, Stem Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy
Key players in the optic neuropathy management market are focusing their efforts on creating inventive therapies such as monoclonal antibody therapy to gain a competitive edge. Monoclonal antibodies are artificially synthesized proteins modeled after the immune system's capacity to combat harmful entities like viruses and bacteria. For example, Horizon Therapeutics, a company based in Ireland, unveiled a new analysis of MRI data for their drug, UPLIZNA (inebilizumab), in March 2023. The analysis showed that UPLIZNA can reduce the formation of symptom-free optic nerve lesions in people suffering from neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). This emphasizes Horizon's dedication to providing novel therapies for rare diseases including NMOSD, gout, and thyroid eye disease. UPLIZNA, a monoclonal antibody, has been engineered to specifically target and eliminate detrimental B cells in NMOSD patients, in turn lessening inflammation and halting additional damage to the central nervous system and optic nerves. This results in reduced relapses and preserved vision.
Major companies operating in the optic neuropathy management market are:
• Pfizer Inc.
• F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
• AbbVie Inc.
• Bayer AG
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• Novartis AG
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Amgen Inc.
• Merck KGaA
• Teva Pharmaceuticals
• Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Bausch Health Companies Inc.
• Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Horizon Therapeutics plc
• Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
• Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
• Aerie Pharmaceuticals
• Neurophth Therapeutics
• AdvaCare.
North America was the largest region in the optic neuropathy management market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the optic neuropathy management market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.