Intraocular Lens (IOL) Material Global Market Report 2025

The intraocular lens (IOL) material market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.06 billion in 2024 to $4.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of cataracts globally, a rising aging population, greater demand for vision correction, a higher adoption rate of premium IOLs, and increased awareness of eye care.

The intraocular lens (IOL) material market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing diabetic population, expanding government healthcare initiatives, the rise in minimally invasive surgeries, greater reimbursement support globally, and a growing focus on biocompatibility. Key trends in the forecast period include innovations in lens biomaterials, improvements in IOL designs, advancements in surgical techniques, the integration of premium IOLs, the incorporation of blue-light filters, and the adoption of digital technologies.

The increasing prevalence of diabetes-related eye complications is expected to drive the growth of the intraocular lens (IOL) material market. These complications, which include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma, result from damage to the eye’s blood vessels caused by high blood sugar levels. The rise in diabetes-related eye issues is primarily linked to the growing rates of type 2 diabetes, which increases the risk of conditions such as diabetic retinopathy. IOL materials play a vital role in managing these complications by providing clear vision after cataract surgery, correcting refractive errors, and enhancing visual outcomes for individuals with diabetic retinopathy. For example, in July 2023, the European Medical Journal reported that approximately 9.6 million people in the U.S. were affected by diabetic retinopathy, accounting for 26.43% of all individuals diagnosed with diabetes in 2021. Thus, the growing prevalence of these eye complications is expected to contribute significantly to the market growth of IOL materials.

Leading companies in the IOL material market are focusing on innovative products, such as hydrophobic monofocal intraocular lenses, to improve postoperative visual outcomes and enhance patient comfort. A hydrophobic monofocal IOL is an artificial lens used in cataract surgery that provides clear vision at a single distance and is made from water-repellent materials. For instance, in April 2024, Beaver-Visitec International, a U.S.-based medical company, launched the PODEYE hydrophobic monofocal IOL in Japan. The product, approved by Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) and presented at the Japanese Ophthalmic Society meeting, features BVI’s unique double C-loop POD haptic design, enhancing lens stability. It is made with the company’s proprietary GFY hydrophobic material, which is completely free from glistenings, an important feature for both Japanese surgeons and patients.

In January 2023, Bausch + Lomb, a Canadian provider of eye health products and surgical solutions, acquired AcuFocus Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to strengthen Bausch + Lomb’s IOL portfolio, particularly with the innovative IC-8 Apthera lens, to better serve cataract surgeons and patients. AcuFocus Inc., a U.S.-based ophthalmic medical device company, is known for manufacturing the IC-8 Apthera intraocular lens (IOL).

Major players in the intraocular lens (IOL) material market are Alcon Inc., HOYA Corporation, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc., Carl Zeiss AG, Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited, STAAR Surgical Company, Eyekon Medical Inc., Omnilens Private Limited, Devine Meditech Private Limited, Lenstec Inc., Medicontur Medical Engineering Ltd., SIFI S.p.A., Hanita Lenses Ltd., Biotech Healthcare Group, HumanOptics AG, Oculentis GmbH, PowerVision, Eyebright Medical Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., Global Ophthalmic Private Limited, OPHTEC BV, and Wuxi Vision Pro Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the intraocular lens (IOL) material market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in intraocular lens (IOL) material report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the intraocular lens (IOL) material market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Intraocular lens (IOL) materials are specialized biocompatible substances used to replace the eye’s natural lens during cataract or refractive surgeries. These materials are required to maintain optical clarity, resist degradation inside the eye, and minimize interaction with surrounding tissues to ensure long-term stability and safety for the patient. They are designed to be either flexible or rigid, depending on the surgical approach, and help transmit light precisely to focus images on the retina.

The primary types of IOL materials are hydrophilic acrylic, hydrophobic acrylic, silicone, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and collamer. Hydrophilic acrylic materials, which attract water, help prevent glistenings or light reflections that can affect visual clarity. These materials are available in different design types, such as monofocal, multifocal, accommodating, toric, and extended depth of focus IOLs. They are manufactured using various techniques, including injection molding, laser technology, machining, and 3D printing. These materials are used in cataract and refractive surgeries and are distributed across multiple settings, such as hospitals, eye clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), serving various end users.

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The intraocular lens (IOL) material market consists of sales of aspheric intraocular lenses, anterior chamber intraocular lenses, and phakic intraocular lenses. 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 services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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