5 key points on the $31.4B global ophthalmology devices market; reimbursement may hinder expansion

The global ophthalmology devices market is slated to total $55.8 billion by 2025, according to a Research and Markets report.

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Here are five key points.

1. The market totaled $31.39 billion last year.

2. Between 2016 and 2025, the market is slated to increase at a 6.4 percent compound annual growth rate.

3. Factors driving growth in the ophthalmology devices market include:
•    Higher prevalence of diabetes and a growing geriatric population
•    Innovations in diagnostic and visualization techniques
•    More awareness of advanced ophthalmic care
•    Improvements in surgical procedures

4. Reimbursement challenges may hinder market growth.

5. The following companies are dominating the market: Bausch & Lomb, Essilor International, Carl Zeiss Meditec, CooperVision, Alcon, SynergEyes, Topcon Corp., Johnson & Johnson, Haag-Streit Group, Nidek Co. and Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems.

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