The global ophthalmic microscopes market size is anticipated to reach USD 1.02 billion in 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2030. The growing number of ophthalmic surgeries is a key factor driving the growth of the market. With advances in technology and increasing access to healthcare, the number of ophthalmic procedures and surgeries is growing around the globe. This is driving the demand for ophthalmic microscopes as they are essential tools for these procedures.
Ophthalmic microscopes have undergone significant technological advancements in recent years, with improved optics, lighting and imaging capabilities. These advancements have resulted in higher precision and accuracy in ophthalmic surgeries and procedures, driving the demand for most advance and latest microscopes. For instance, Leica Microsystems Company’s product Prove 8 ophthalmic microscope has IOL guidance and software that is useful for cataract surgery as it is performed through the smallest incision of any surgery on a major organ system in the human body. Such microsurgery requires the use of an operating microscope designed for small-incision techniques.
Until now, a majority of structures and translucent objects, such the capsular bag or pieces of the eye's natural lens, are invisible in normal lighting. SCI, or stereo coaxial illumination, is transforming. Thus, surgeons could see translucent components in a highly contrasted way due to the stereo coaxial illumination.
However, the pandemic has led to a global economic slowdown, which has impacted the purchasing power of healthcare facilities and individuals. This has resulted in a delay or decrease in the adoption of new ophthalmic microscopes. Also, in many regions, elective surgeries have been cancelled or postponed. This has resulted in a reduction in the number of ophthalmic surgeries and procedures, leading to a decrease in demand for ophthalmic microscopes.
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Based on modality, ceiling-mounted ophthalmic microscopes accounted for the largest market share of 24.3% in 2024.
Hospitals led the market and accounted for a share of 55.1% in 2024.
Anterior surgery held the largest market share of 63.5% in 2024, encompassing cataract, refractive, glaucoma, corneal, and laser eye surgeries.
Posterior segment surgery is projected to grow lucratively over the forecast period.
North America ophthalmic microscopes market dominated the global market with a revenue share of 38.1% in 2024.
Grand View Research has segmented the global ophthalmic microscopes market report based on modality, end use, application, and region:
Ophthalmic Microscopes Modality Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Ceiling-Mounted
Table-Top
Wall-Mounted
On Casters
Ophthalmic Microscopes End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Others
Ophthalmic Microscopes Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Corneal Surgery
Laser Eye Surgery
Posterior Segment Surgery
Vitrectomy
Retinal Detachment Repair
Macular Hole Repair
Maculopathy Surgery
Posterior Sclerotomy
Radial Optic Neurotomy
Macular Translocation Surgery
Ophthalmic Microscopes Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
South Korea
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players in the Ophthalmic Microscopes Market
Alcon, Inc.
Carl Zeiss AG
Leica Microsystems (Danaher Corporation)
Topcon Corporation
haag-streit.com (Metall Zug Group)
Inami & CO.,Ltd
Takagi Seiko Co., Ltd.
Karl Kaps GmbH & Co. KG
Seiler Instrument Inc.
Rexxam Co.,Ltd.
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