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Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F

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185 Pages
May 2025
Region: Global
TechSci Research
ID: 5768488

The Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market was valued at USD 6.31 Billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 9.15 Billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 6.39%. This growth is driven by the increasing prevalence of dry eye conditions linked to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and thyroid disorders. Rising approvals of innovative drug therapies and eye drop formulations, coupled with advancements in R&D for dry eye management, are propelling market expansion. Technological progress, such as intranasal tear neurostimulation devices that promote tear production, is also fostering demand. Additionally, a growing influx of new market entrants is accelerating regulatory approvals and broadening treatment accessibility. However, limited public awareness and underdiagnosis remain significant hurdles for market penetration.

Key Market Drivers

Rising Geriatric Population and Age-Related Ocular Conditions

The expanding elderly demographic is a key driver for the global dry eye syndrome treatment market, as aging is closely linked to reduced tear production and gland function. Data from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs indicates that the global population aged 65 and over will exceed 1.6 billion by 2050. Older individuals are more susceptible to dry eye symptoms due to age-related degradation of tear film and meibomian gland health. In the United States, nearly 15% of adults over 50 report symptoms of dry eye, particularly among women. This demographic trend is creating sustained demand for targeted dry eye treatments, especially in developed regions where aging populations are most pronounced.

Key Market Challenges

Low Patient Awareness and Underdiagnosis

Despite its growing prevalence, dry eye syndrome remains significantly underdiagnosed due to limited public awareness and misconceptions about symptoms. Many individuals attribute discomfort to temporary factors and delay seeking professional care, leading to untreated cases. According to the U.S. National Eye Institute, a majority of dry eye sufferers remain undiagnosed, particularly in lower-income regions with limited access to specialized care. Additionally, inconsistent diagnostic standards and limited practitioner training contribute to misclassification and reliance on over-the-counter products. Cultural attitudes and the low prioritization of eye health in some countries further exacerbate this issue, restricting treatment adoption and hindering market growth.

Key Market Trends

Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Diagnostic Technologies

Artificial intelligence and advanced diagnostic tools are transforming how dry eye syndrome is detected and managed. AI-based imaging systems are increasingly used to assess tear stability, gland function, and ocular surface conditions with higher accuracy than manual observation. These tools are essential in streamlining diagnostics, particularly in teleophthalmology and high-volume clinical settings. Regulatory and funding support, such as the FDA’s approval of AI diagnostic tools and the NIH’s investments in healthcare AI, are accelerating adoption. Countries like Japan and South Korea are implementing AI within smart hospitals to enhance diagnostic efficiency. This technological integration supports early intervention, improves treatment outcomes, and lowers long-term healthcare expenditures related to untreated dry eye.

Key Market Players

Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
AbbVie Inc.
Bausch Health Companies Inc.
Novartis AG
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
Alcon Inc.
GlaxoSmithKline plc

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Indication:

Evaporative Dry Eye Syndrome
Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Product Type:

Cyclosporine
Topical Corticosteroids
Artificial Tears
Punctal Plugs
Others

Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Dosage Form:

Gels
Eye Solutions
Capsules & Tablets
Eye Drops
Ointments

Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Type:

Prescription
Over The Counter

Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Distribution Channel:

Hospital Pharmacies
Retail Pharmacies
Online Pharmacies

Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Mexico
Canada
Europe
France
Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Asia-Pacific
China
India
South Korea
Japan
Australia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East and Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Clinical Trial Analysis

5.1. Ongoing Clinical Trials
5.2. Completed Clinical Trials
5.3. Terminated Clinical Trials
5.4. Breakdown of Pipeline, By Development Phase
5.5. Breakdown of Pipeline, By Status
5.6. Breakdown of Pipeline, By Study Type
5.7. Breakdown of Pipeline, By Region
5.8. Clinical Trials Heat Map

6. Global Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Indication (Evaporative Dry Eye Syndrome, Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye Syndrome)
6.2.2. By Product Type (Cyclosporine, Topical Corticosteroids, Artificial Tears, Punctal Plugs, Others)
6.2.3. By Dosage Form (Gels, Eye Solutions, Capsules & Tablets, Eye Drops, Ointments)
6.2.4. By Type (Prescription, Over The Counter)
6.2.5. By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies)
6.2.6. By Region
6.2.7. By Company (2024)
6.3. Market Map
6.3.1. By Indication
6.3.2. By Product Type
6.3.3. By Dosage Form
6.3.4. By Type
6.3.5. By Distribution Channel
6.3.6. By Region

7. North America Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Indication
7.2.2. By Product Type
7.2.3. By Dosage Form
7.2.4. By Type
7.2.5. By Distribution Channel
7.2.6. By Country
7.3. North America: Country Analysis
7.3.1. United States Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Indication
7.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
7.3.1.2.3. By Dosage Form
7.3.1.2.4. By Type
7.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
7.3.2. Canada Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Indication
7.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
7.3.2.2.3. By Dosage Form
7.3.2.2.4. By Type
7.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
7.3.3. Mexico Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Indication
7.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
7.3.3.2.3. By Dosage Form
7.3.3.2.4. By Type
7.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel

8. Europe Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Indication
8.2.2. By Product Type
8.2.3. By Dosage Form
8.2.4. By Type
8.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.2.6. By Country
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
8.3.1. France Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Indication
8.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
8.3.1.2.3. By Dosage Form
8.3.1.2.4. By Type
8.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.3.2. Germany Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Indication
8.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
8.3.2.2.3. By Dosage Form
8.3.2.2.4. By Type
8.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.3.3. United Kingdom Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Indication
8.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
8.3.3.2.3. By Dosage Form
8.3.3.2.4. By Type
8.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.3.4. Italy Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Indication
8.3.4.2.2. By Product Type
8.3.4.2.3. By Dosage Form
8.3.4.2.4. By Type
8.3.4.2.5. By Distribution Channel
8.3.5. Spain Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Indication
8.3.5.2.2. By Product Type
8.3.5.2.3. By Dosage Form
8.3.5.2.4. By Type
8.3.5.2.5. By Distribution Channel

9. Asia-Pacific Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Indication
9.2.2. By Product Type
9.2.3. By Dosage Form
9.2.4. By Type
9.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.2.6. By Country
9.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
9.3.1. China Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Indication
9.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
9.3.1.2.3. By Dosage Form
9.3.1.2.4. By Type
9.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.3.2. India Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Indication
9.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
9.3.2.2.3. By Dosage Form
9.3.2.2.4. By Type
9.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.3.3. Japan Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Indication
9.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
9.3.3.2.3. By Dosage Form
9.3.3.2.4. By Type
9.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.3.4. South Korea Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.4.1.1. By Value
9.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.4.2.1. By Indication
9.3.4.2.2. By Product Type
9.3.4.2.3. By Dosage Form
9.3.4.2.4. By Type
9.3.4.2.5. By Distribution Channel
9.3.5. Australia Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
9.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.5.1.1. By Value
9.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.5.2.1. By Indication
9.3.5.2.2. By Product Type
9.3.5.2.3. By Dosage Form
9.3.5.2.4. By Type
9.3.5.2.5. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Indication
10.2.2. By Product Type
10.2.3. By Dosage Form
10.2.4. By Type
10.2.5. By Distribution Channel
10.2.6. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Indication
10.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
10.3.1.2.3. By Dosage Form
10.3.1.2.4. By Type
10.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
10.3.2. Argentina Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Indication
10.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
10.3.2.2.3. By Dosage Form
10.3.2.2.4. By Type
10.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
10.3.3. Colombia Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Indication
10.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
10.3.3.2.3. By Dosage Form
10.3.3.2.4. By Type
10.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel

11. Middle East and Africa Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook

11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Indication
11.2.2. By Product Type
11.2.3. By Dosage Form
11.2.4. By Type
11.2.5. By Distribution Channel
11.2.6. By Country
11.3. MEA: Country Analysis
11.3.1. South Africa Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.1.1.1. By Value
11.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.1.2.1. By Indication
11.3.1.2.2. By Product Type
11.3.1.2.3. By Dosage Form
11.3.1.2.4. By Type
11.3.1.2.5. By Distribution Channel
11.3.2. Saudi Arabia Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.2.1.1. By Value
11.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.2.2.1. By Indication
11.3.2.2.2. By Product Type
11.3.2.2.3. By Dosage Form
11.3.2.2.4. By Type
11.3.2.2.5. By Distribution Channel
11.3.3. UAE Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market Outlook
11.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.3.1.1. By Value
11.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.3.2.1. By Indication
11.3.3.2.2. By Product Type
11.3.3.2.3. By Dosage Form
11.3.3.2.4. By Type
11.3.3.2.5. By Distribution Channel

12. Market Dynamics

12.1. Drivers
12.2. Challenges

13. Market Trends & Developments

13.1. Recent Developments
13.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
13.3. Product Launches

14. Global Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market: SWOT Analysis

15. Porters Five Forces Analysis

15.1. Competition in the Industry
15.2. Potential of New Entrants
15.3. Power of Suppliers
15.4. Power of Customers
15.5. Threat of Substitute Products/Services

16. Competitive Landscape

16.1. Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
16.1.1. Business Overview
16.1.2. Company Snapshot
16.1.3. Products & Services
16.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
16.1.5. Recent Developments
16.1.6. Key Personnel Details
16.1.7. SWOT Analysis
16.2. AbbVie Inc.
16.3. Bausch Health Companies Inc.
16.4. Novartis AG
16.5. Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited
16.6. Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
16.7. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
16.8. Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
16.9. Alcon Inc.
16.10. GlaxoSmithKline plc

17. Strategic Recommendations18. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned

Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
AbbVie Inc.
Bausch Health Companies Inc.
Novartis AG
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
Alcon Inc.
GlaxoSmithKline plc

Table Information

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	185
Published	May 2025
Forecast Period	2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024	$ 6.31 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030	$ 9.15 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	6.3%
Regions Covered	Global
No. of Companies Mentioned	10

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