Automated Optometry Equipment Global Market Report 2025

The automated optometry equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.95 billion in 2024 to $3.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising prevalence of myopia and hyperopia, increasing demand for early detection of eye diseases, growing adoption of digital refraction systems, expansion of urban healthcare facilities, and greater government emphasis on vision screening programs.

The automated optometry equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.64 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing penetration of telehealth and remote diagnostics, rising healthcare expenditure in emerging markets, growing demand for precise and automated eye examinations, expansion of corporate vision wellness programs, and greater use of non-invasive diagnostic tools. Key trends expected during the forecast period include technological advancements in artificial intelligence-based eye screening, innovations in handheld and portable autorefractors, progress in integrated diagnostic platforms, research and development in non-contact tonometry, and the digital transformation of optometry workflows.

The increasing prevalence of vision-related disorders is expected to drive the growth of the automated optometry equipment market during the forecast period. Vision-related disorders are medical conditions that impair clear vision, affecting the eyes, optic nerve, or visual processing in the brain. The rise in such disorders is largely due to the aging population, as older adults are more susceptible to conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Automated optometry equipment helps address this growing prevalence by facilitating early detection, accurate diagnosis, and efficient monitoring, which improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of severe vision loss. For example, in June 2024, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, a United Kingdom-based organization, reported that there were 322,638 registered blind and partially sighted individuals, with 268,500 registered in England as of March 2023. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of vision-related disorders is fueling the expansion of the automated optometry equipment market.

Major companies in the automated optometry equipment market are focusing on advancing glaucoma treatment technologies, such as direct selective laser trabeculoplasty, to improve treatment accessibility, enhance procedural efficiency, and provide safer and more precise outcomes for patients. Direct selective laser trabeculoplasty is a laser-based treatment for glaucoma that directs precise laser beams to specific areas of the eye without requiring special lenses or manual targeting. For instance, in February 2025, Alcon, a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical and medical device company, announced the full commercial launch of the Voyager Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty device in the United States. This represents the introduction of the first and only direct selective laser trabeculoplasty device available in the market. The system features an automated workflow capable of delivering 120 precise laser pulses without the need for a gonio lens or manual alignment. Direct selective laser trabeculoplasty has demonstrated strong clinical efficacy in managing intraocular pressure and provides a favorable safety profile with minimal risk of adverse events, marking a major advancement in glaucoma care.

In July 2024, Alcon, a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical and medical device company, acquired BELKIN Vision for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Alcon expanded its glaucoma treatment portfolio by integrating BELKIN Vision’s automated Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) technology to improve the efficiency and accessibility of glaucoma therapy. BELKIN Vision is an Israel-based company that develops automated optometry equipment specializing in glaucoma treatment, with its flagship product being the Eagle device.

Major players in the automated optometry equipment market are Canon Inc., EssilorLuxottica, Alcon Inc., AMETEK Inc., Hoya Corporation, Carl Zeiss Meditec Aktiengesellschaft, Topcon Corporation, HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Huvitz Co. Ltd., Keeler Ltd., Lucid Vision Labs Inc., OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH, Smart Eye AB, Forus Health Pvt. Ltd., Marco Ophthalmic Inc., NIDEK Co. Ltd., Visionix Ltd., Frey Medical, Tomey Corporation, Medmont International Pty Ltd., Peek Vision Ltd., Kowa Company Ltd., Plen Optika Ltd., and Gulden Ophthalmics.

North America was the largest region in the automated optometry equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in automated optometry equipment report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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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Automated optometry equipment refers to computerized and electronically operated devices used in eye care to conduct vision assessments, measure refractive errors, evaluate eye pressure, and capture detailed images of ocular structures. These instruments function with minimal manual intervention and are designed to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of eye examinations.

The primary product types of automated optometry equipment include autorefractors, lensmeters, phoropters, tonometers, retinal cameras, and others. Autorefractors are devices that automatically measure the refractive error of the eye, assisting in vision evaluation and prescription of corrective lenses. The technologies utilized include automated technology, semi-automated technology, digital technology, and micro-electro-mechanical systems-based technology. The major application areas comprise vision testing, diagnosis of eye diseases, surgical procedures, orthokeratology, and research and clinical studies. These devices are employed by various end users such as hospitals, eye clinics, optometry practices, research institutions, and others.

The countries covered in the automated optometry equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automated optometry equipment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, software updates, training, technical support, and remote diagnostics. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated optometry equipment market also includes sales of fundus cameras, optical coherence tomography devices, slit lamps, keratometers, wavefront aberrometers, and perimeter analyzers. 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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