Low Vision and Blind Aids Products Market Report 2025

The low vision and blind aids product market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.0 billion in 2024 to $3.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising worldwide prevalence of age-related vision disorders, increasing cases of diabetes-related visual impairment, an expanding elderly population, heightened awareness of visual disabilities, and growing support from government and non-profit organizations for disability services.

The low vision and blind aids products market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to greater educational and vocational inclusion of visually impaired individuals, increasing healthcare spending in emerging markets, supportive international disability rights policies, expansion of specialized training and rehabilitation services, and rising demand for digital accessibility compliance. Key trends during this period include advancements in artificial intelligence for object and text recognition, integration of wearable sensory navigation devices, miniaturization of electronic assistive components, development of voice-activated and touch-responsive interfaces, and the incorporation of cloud-based data synchronization in accessibility tools.

The rising prevalence of eye diseases is expected to drive growth in the low vision and blind aids products market in the coming years. Eye diseases are conditions that affect the structure or function of the eyes, potentially leading to impaired vision or blindness. This increase in eye diseases is largely attributed to excessive screen time, which causes eye strain and accelerates the onset of vision problems. Low vision and blind aids products help individuals with eye diseases by maximizing their remaining vision or providing non-visual ways to access information. These tools improve daily functioning, mobility, and independence for people living with permanent vision impairment. For example, in May 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a US federal agency, reported that over 90 million Americans over 40 currently suffer from vision problems. By 2050, vision impairment and blindness in the U.S. are projected to rise by 150%, with diabetic retinopathy cases increasing by 72%, cataracts by 87%, and glaucoma and macular degeneration expected to double. Thus, the growing prevalence of eye diseases is fueling the expansion of the low vision and blind aids products market.

Leading companies in the low vision and blind aids products market are concentrating on developing cutting-edge products like AI-powered wearable vision aids to enhance functional independence and quality of life for those affected by retinal disorders and vision loss. An AI-powered wearable vision aid is a smart, head-mounted device that combines artificial intelligence with vision-enhancement technologies to assist visually impaired users in interpreting visual information, performing daily tasks, and navigating their surroundings more independently. For instance, in August 2024, Eyedaptic, a US-based provider of vision-enhancement solutions, introduced EYE6 with Ivy, an AI-powered visual assistant designed for individuals with age-related macular degeneration and other retinal disorders. The EYE6 integrates advanced multimodal generative AI and large language model capabilities to assist users by reading text, recognizing objects, and interpreting environments across 99 languages. These lightweight smart glasses offer high-definition visual augmentation coupled with an interactive AI assistant to support greater independence and everyday task management.

In January 2024, Gentex Corporation, a US-based electronics and technology company, acquired eSight for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to utilize Gentex’s advanced electro-optical engineering and manufacturing expertise to improve eSight’s wearable vision-enhancement technology, making it more compact, affordable, and accessible for individuals with low vision. eSight is a Canada-based provider of vision enhancement technology dedicated to aiding people with visual impairments.

Major players in the low vision and blind aids products market are Eschenbach Optik GmbH, Tobii Dynavox, OrCam Inc., Perkins School for the Blind, Vispero, HumanWare, Freedom Scientific, MaxiAids, Enhanced Vision, Dolphin Computer Access, Zoomax, IRIS Vision, SELVAS Healthcare Inc., LS&S LLC, LVI Low Vision International, VisionAid, Eurobraille, HHW Care Products (India) Private Limited, Nippon Telesoft Co. Ltd., Help Tech GmbH & Co. KG.

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

The low vision and blind aids products market consists of sales of screen readers, wearable visual aids, speech-based navigation tools, tactile graphics devices, electronic canes, optical character recognition devices, and audio book players. 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).

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

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Low vision and blind aid products are specialized assistive devices designed to assist individuals with partial or complete vision loss. These products utilize optical, tactile, or auditory technologies to improve visual function, mobility, communication, and daily activities. They aim to enhance quality of life and promote greater independence for people with visual impairments.

The primary types of low vision and blind aid products include optical aids, non-optical aids, electronic aids, assistive software, and wearable technology. Optical aids employ magnification tools such as lenses and glasses to enhance residual vision for activities like reading, writing, and viewing distant objects. These aids are used by various age groups including children, teenagers, adults, middle-aged, and seniors. Distribution channels include online stores, retail pharmacies, supermarkets or hypermarkets, specialty stores, and direct sales. The products are applied in settings such as schools for the blind, disabled persons federations, hospitals, enterprises, and social organizations. End users include individuals, healthcare professionals, educational institutions, community groups, and government agencies.

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