Glaucoma Market Report 2025

This Glaucoma market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The glaucoma market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.76 billion in 2024 to $8.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as increasing awareness of eye health, rising healthcare spending, the growing adoption of telemedicine for eye care, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and increased government healthcare initiatives. These factors have contributed to better detection, treatment, and management of glaucoma, helping more individuals access the care they need.

The glaucoma market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by the aging population, rising prevalence of glaucoma, and the growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries. Additionally, the rising prevalence of conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, which are risk factors for glaucoma, will further fuel demand for glaucoma care. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in diagnostic technologies, the availability of new drug treatments, innovations in surgical devices, the availability of combination therapies, and the increasing adoption of robotic surgeries, all of which will contribute to more effective and efficient glaucoma management.

The increasing prevalence of chronic eye conditions is expected to drive growth in the glaucoma market. Chronic eye conditions are long-lasting disorders that impact the eyes, often causing ongoing vision impairment or discomfort, necessitating continuous management or treatment. Factors contributing to the rise of these conditions include an aging population, more screen time, lifestyle changes, and higher rates of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Glaucoma treatment is essential for managing chronic eye conditions, as it helps lower intraocular pressure, prevents further damage to the optic nerve, and preserves vision, with untreated glaucoma potentially leading to irreversible blindness. For example, in December 2024, the National Health Service (NHS) reported that over 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, a number projected to grow by 27%, reaching approximately 2.8 million by 2035. As a result, the rising prevalence of chronic eye conditions is driving demand in the glaucoma market.

Leading companies in the glaucoma market are focusing on the development of innovative treatments, including Rho-kinase (ROCK) inhibitors, which provide a dual mechanism of action. These therapies reduce intraocular pressure by improving the outflow of aqueous humor and relaxing trabecular meshwork cells, making them highly effective in glaucoma treatment. Rho-kinase (ROCK) inhibitors work by targeting and blocking the Rho-kinase enzymes, which regulate cell contraction and help decrease intraocular pressure. For example, in July 2023, Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., based in Japan, introduced Roclanda in the UK. Roclanda is a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of latanoprost and netarsudil, a novel Rho-kinase (ROCK) inhibitor, designed to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) by addressing trabecular meshwork dysfunction. It is intended for adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who have not achieved sufficient IOP reduction with monotherapy involving prostaglandin or netarsudil. The launch of Roclanda in Europe marks the first new class of glaucoma medication in 25 years, representing a significant advancement in treatment. By combining netarsudil and latanoprost, Roclanda enhances outflow through both trabecular (conventional) and uveoscleral (unconventional) pathways, offering a comprehensive solution for managing elevated IOP.

In December 2024, Bausch + Lomb Corp., a Canada-based healthcare company, acquired Elios Vision Inc., a U.S.-based developer of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures. The acquisition is expected to enhance Bausch + Lomb’s glaucoma treatment options by providing solutions that do not require implants. This move reflects the company’s commitment to advancing technologies that support eye care professionals in addressing patients' evolving needs.

Major players in the glaucoma market are Roche Holding AG, Merck & Co. Inc., AbbVie Inc., Novartis AG, Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Cipla Limited, Bausch & Lomb Corp., Carl Zeiss Meditec, Santen Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Topcon Corporation, Thea Laboratoires, Corza Ophthalmology, Lumenis Ltd., Alcon Inc., Viva BioInnovator, Glaukos Corporation, Iridex Corporation, Nova Eye Medical Ltd., Renova Life Sciences Private Limited, Qlaris Bio Inc., PolyActiva Pty Ltd., Nidek Co. Ltd., Haag-Streit AG.

North America was the largest region in the glaucoma market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in glaucoma report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the glaucoma market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, typically due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). If left untreated, this damage can lead to progressive and irreversible vision loss, making glaucoma one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Early detection through regular eye exams is essential to prevent vision impairment.

The primary types of glaucoma are open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, and others. Open-angle glaucoma occurs when the eye’s drainage angle remains open, but the trabecular meshwork becomes progressively blocked, resulting in elevated IOP. It can be diagnosed using various methods such as tonometry, ophthalmoscopy, perimetry, and gonioscopy. Treatment includes several drug classes, including beta-blockers, prostaglandins, alpha-adrenergic agonists, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, and combination drugs. These treatments are administered through oral medications, injections, intravitreal injections, and other routes, with end users such as hospitals, ophthalmic clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers.

The glaucoma market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides glaucoma market statistics, including glaucoma industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a glaucoma market share, detailed glaucoma market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the glaucoma industry. This glaucoma 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.

The glaucoma market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as surgical services, telemedicine consultations, treatment monitoring and custom surgical planning. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The glaucoma market also includes sales of laser treatment devices, glaucoma drainage implants, visual field analyzers and surgical tools. 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.

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