Low Vision Assistive Devices Market Report 2025

The low vision assistive devices market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.12 billion in 2024 to $1.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth during the historic period can be credited to the increasing prevalence of vision impairment, a growing aging population, heightened demand for independent living aids, greater awareness of assistive technologies, and expanding government initiatives supporting people with disabilities.

The low vision assistive devices market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of smart and AI-powered assistive devices, increased healthcare spending on vision care, improved accessibility of assistive technologies in emerging markets, growing prevalence of chronic eye conditions, and a stronger focus on personalized and home-based vision solutions. Key trends during this period include advancements in wearable low-vision technologies, innovations in portable electronic magnifiers, integration of artificial intelligence in vision aids, progress in smartphone-based assistive applications, and the incorporation of IoT with low-vision devices.

The growing prevalence of visual impairments is expected to drive the expansion of the low vision assistive devices market in the future. Visual impairments encompass a variety of vision loss conditions, including partial sight and total blindness, which cannot be completely corrected with standard glasses or lenses. The increase in visual impairments is largely due to the rising number of diabetes cases, as diabetes often causes damage to the retina, resulting in progressive vision loss. Low vision assistive devices help mitigate the impact of these impairments by enhancing remaining vision, aiding daily activities, and improving independence and quality of life for people with low vision. For example, in February 2025, Developing Australia Communities, an organization focused on empowering the disability sector in Australia, reported that Vision Australia identified 453,000 Australians living with blindness or low vision, a number expected to reach 564,000 by 2030. Thus, the rising prevalence of visual impairments is fueling growth in the low vision assistive devices market.

Key players in the low vision assistive devices market are focusing on cutting-edge technologies, such as the latest generation of blind assistive devices, to enhance visual clarity, independence, and mobility for people with central vision loss. These advanced devices combine high-resolution imaging, real-time image processing, and wearable organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display systems to project enhanced visuals that work harmoniously with the user’s remaining vision while maintaining peripheral awareness. For instance, in July 2025, eSight, a Canada-based assistive technology firm, introduced the eSight Go wearable device. It boasts a 12-megapixel camera with 4K capabilities, dual full high-definition (HD) OLED screens, and a wide 45-degree field of view, delivering a natural and immersive visual experience. Additional features include sophisticated image stabilization, a streamlined user interface, and a neck-distributed battery pack for improved comfort during daily use. These next-generation assistive technologies are designed to help users maintain full mobility and actively engage in daily life at school, work, home, or social settings, supporting over 20 different types of vision impairments worldwide.

In September 2022, American Thermoform Corporation, a manufacturing company based in the US, acquired Zychem Limited for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, American Thermoform Corporation aims to broaden its product portfolio by incorporating Zychem’s tactile graphics technology for visually impaired individuals. This move is intended to enhance the quality and diversity of assistive solutions, including braille and tactile tools. Zychem Limited is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in low-vision assistive devices, particularly tactile graphics solutions for the visually impaired.

Major players in the low vision assistive devices market are HIMS Inc., OrCam Technologies Ltd., AudioEye Inc., HumanWare Group, Freedom Scientific Inc., eSight Corporation, IrisVision Global Inc., Zoomax Technology Co. Limited, Optelec U.S. Inc., Cobolt Systems Ltd., NuEyes Technologies Inc., Vision Buddy Inc., Acesight, Eyedaptic Inc., LVI Low Vision International AB, Reinecker Vision GmbH, Ash Technologies Ltd., RevoSight Inc., Joint Optical Reflective Display, and Clarity.

North America was the largest region in the low vision assistive devices market in 2024. The regions covered in low vision assistive devices report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the low vision assistive devices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The low vision assistive devices market consists of sales of electronic magnifiers, optical magnifiers, text-to-speech devices, wearable smart glasses, and specialized lighting 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).

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.

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

Low vision assistive devices are specialized tools and technologies created to improve visual capabilities for people with significant vision impairment that cannot be corrected through standard glasses, contact lenses, medications, or surgery. These devices include magnifiers, screen readers, braille displays, and wearable electronic systems, enabling users to carry out daily activities and enhance their quality of life.

The primary types of low vision assistive devices consist of magnifiers, reading devices, wearable devices, screen readers, and others. Magnifiers are optical or electronic tools designed to enlarge text or images, aiding individuals with low vision in seeing more clearly. These devices find applications in areas such as education, healthcare, and personal use. Distribution channels include online stores, specialty shops, optical stores, and others, serving end users across all age groups - children, adults, and the elderly.

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.