Excimer Laser Market Report 2026

The excimer laser market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.68 billion in 2025 to $0.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in vision correction procedures, expansion of semiconductor manufacturing capacity, increasing adoption of laser-based medical treatments, advancements in laser gas technologies, rising demand for high-precision industrial tools.

The excimer laser market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for advanced ophthalmic treatments, expansion of semiconductor node miniaturization, rising investments in medical laser innovation, growing use of lasers in advanced manufacturing, increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgical technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of excimer lasers in refractive eye surgery, rising demand for precision medical laser systems, growing use in semiconductor photolithography, expansion of minimally invasive dermatology applications, enhanced focus on laser accuracy and control.

The rising prevalence of eye disorders is expected to drive the growth of the excimer laser market in the coming years. Factors such as increased screen time, environmental influences, chronic health conditions, limited preventive care, and lifestyle choices are contributing to the growing number of eye disorders. Excimer lasers are used to reshape the cornea and correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. For example, in August 2024, a report by the National Health Services, a US-based government organization, stated that 8,400 low vision assessments were conducted in 2023-24, a 3.7% increase from 2022-23, with 87.2% being initial evaluations and 12.8% follow-ups. Consequently, the increasing prevalence of eye disorders is driving excimer laser market growth.

Leading companies in the excimer laser market are focusing on technological advancements, developing excimer laser platforms that offer high precision with minimal thermal damage. These platforms use excimer lasers to deliver precise, high-energy ultraviolet light for medical procedures, material processing, and scientific research. For instance, in January 2024, Bausch + Lomb Corporation, a US-based healthcare company, received FDA approval for its TENEO Excimer Laser Platform, marking a significant step forward in LASIK surgery for myopia and myopic astigmatism. The TENEO platform features an advanced eye-tracking system operating at 1,740 Hz - more than three times the laser’s repetition rate - ensuring accurate laser ablation even during patient eye movements.

In December 2024, Bausch + Lomb Corporation, a Canada-based ophthalmic medical-device and eye-health company, acquired Elios Vision, Inc. for approximately US$188 million. This acquisition strengthens Bausch + Lomb’s glaucoma-treatment portfolio by incorporating a minimally invasive surgical technology, supporting growth in its surgical and ophthalmic solutions. Elios Vision, Inc., a US-based medical technology company, specializes in the Elios procedure, an excimer-laser-based minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) often performed alongside cataract surgery without implants.

Major companies operating in the excimer laser market are Abbott Laboratories, Carl Zeiss AG, Alcon Inc., TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, Nikon Corporation, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Coherent Inc., IPG Photonics Corporation, Hoya Corporation, Advanced Medical Optics Inc., Lumenis Ltd., SUSS MicroTec SE, Jenoptik AG, LASIK Vision Correction Inc., Gigaphoton Inc., TECHNOLAS Perfect Vision GmbH, Ellex Medical Lasers Limited, SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions GmbH & Co. KG, Radiant Dyes Laser & Accessoires GmbH, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG, A.R.C. Laser GmbH, FEMTO LASER Inc., WaveLight GmbH, LightMachinery Inc.

North America was the largest region in the excimer laser market in 2025. The regions covered in the excimer laser market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the excimer laser market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs are impacting the excimer laser market by increasing costs of imported laser gases, optical components, precision electronics, and control systems used in medical and industrial excimer laser systems. Hospitals, semiconductor manufacturers, and industrial users in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported high-precision components, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures in laser system exports. These tariffs are increasing system prices and delaying equipment upgrades. However, they are also supporting local component manufacturing, regional assembly of laser systems, and innovation in cost-optimized excimer laser technologies.

The excimer laser market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides excimer laser market statistics, including excimer laser industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a excimer laser market share, detailed excimer laser market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the excimer laser industry. This excimer laser market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

An excimer laser is a type of ultraviolet laser that emits high-energy light, allowing precise removal or reshaping of tissue with minimal heat damage to surrounding areas. It is widely used in medical procedures, such as eye surgeries like LASIK for corneal reshaping, as well as in dermatology and various industrial applications.

The main types of excimer lasers include noble gas, halogen gas, and buffer gas lasers. Noble gases belong to Group 18 of the periodic table and are commonly used in excimer laser systems. Excimer lasers utilize technologies such as specific gas mixtures and tailored laser wavelengths. Their applications include photolithography, laser surgery, pulsed laser deposition, laser processing of glass and plastic, and pumping other lasers. Key end users include hospitals and clinics, the semiconductor industry, the automotive sector, and other industrial fields.

The excimer laser market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as laser ablation, microfabrication, surface structuring, material processing, and thin film deposition. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The excimer laser market also includes sales of excimer laser marking systems, excimer laser micromachining tools, laser cleaning systems, laser research instruments, and laser imaging systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.