Lensometer Market

Lensometer Market Outlook (2022-2032)

The global lensometer market expanded at a CAGR of 3.9% over the last nine years from 2012 to 2021. The market was valued at US$ 262.5 Mn in 2021 and is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 442.8 Mn by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 4.9% over the 2022-2032 study period.

As per this detailed industry analysis by Persistence Market Research, manual lensometers dominated the global market in 2021 in terms of revenue, accounting for around 61.1% of the total market, and their demand is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 4.4% over the decade.

Revenue from lensometer sales accounted for 8.2% share of the global ophthalmic diagnostic and monitoring market, which was estimated at around US$ 3.2 Bn in 2021.

A routine check-up of the eyes is necessary for those who wear prescription glasses. Devices such as indirect ophthalmoscopes and other optometry machines are widely used in the diagnostic equipment industry. A manual lensometer is involved as a primary step of screening and diagnosis, which is followed by a checkup by an optometrist or eye care professional.

This device measures the vertex power that helps in verifying the prescription of eyeglasses. Variations are available such as portable lensometers, handheld lensometers, and optical lensometers.

A recent innovation in lensometers is the launch of digital lensometers, also known as automatic lensometers. These help in eliminating the unnecessary steps that a patient has to go through if the prescription is lost or the patient has not been for their routine checkup for a long period.

The patient pool and eye disorder burden due to unattended and undiagnosed patients are increasing rapidly. This reflects the chances of growth for the lensometer market. A majority of patients with untreated eye disorders come from low- and middle-income countries. To reach the top, manufacturers, with their teams, are looking to reach every corner of the world to make eye care services reach those in need.

People all around the world are at risk of preventable blindness or lack access to medical care. With various options in vision care and medical technology, players such as ZEISS aim to establish new standards in the healthcare sector and thus promote medical progress. The goal is to help patients improve their quality of life in all areas where ZEISS is active.

The rising burden of eye diseases such as vision impairment and blindness, increasing aging population, adoption of lensometry technology, and digitalization, such as the use of telehealth, are factors likely to stimulate the demand for lensometers over the coming years.

What is Majorly Driving Demand for Lensometers?

“Technological Advancements for Effective and User-friendly Interfaces”

By sharing expert knowledge and resources, AI applications can make significant contributions to providing care to patients in remote areas. The accuracy of these models is extremely promising. AI has shown promising results in the screening and detection of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma in ophthalmology. Lensometers with built-in AI will make the entire process quicker and more convenient.

Companies are using advanced technology to meet user demands and launch products with unique properties to ease the life of lensometer users.

• Topcon's optomechatronics technology has aided the company in establishing a strong position in the optical equipment manufacturing market, thus providing traction to the global lensometer market as well. Topcon's proprietary technologies are used in the fully automatic screening systems of recently launched automated lensometers, also called digital lensometers, which are suitable for use outside of ophthalmic hospitals, such as in factories.

Furthermore, the integration of IoT is aiding to take steps toward sustainability and making the work process more feasible

• The digital lensometer HLM-6049, for example, has IoT capability for optometry data collection, offers e-form prescriptions to promote environmental friendliness, and reduce paper use, has evolved into an information terminal for the online eyeglass business, and has online software upgrading and maintenance capability.

The use of technology in manufacturing lensometers has enabled end users to access automated systems with a ‘walk away’ feature, which reduces the burden. Manufacturers of lensometers are now adopting technology at a higher rate to keep pace with other key market players, which will drive the sales of lensometers in the years ahead.

What is Restraining Market Growth to Some Extent?

“Skilled Labor Crisis in Handling Automated Lensometers”

Although a manual lensometer is easier to use and cost-effective, it involves focusing and targeting alignment tasks. The technology wave is forcing manufacturers to shift to automated lensometers. However, it is challenging to train staff to operate and understand the working procedure of an automated lensometer. Auto lensometers can easily be misused; they are highly operator-dependent.

Data from auto lensometers has shown to be accurate and reproducible, but there has been evidence of variation in staff members' outcomes. Previous models of automatic lensometers were not entirely automatic. They were subjective, semi-automatic lensometers that needed the operator to pay close attention to how the frames are adjusted to produce the desired results.

• For instance, the entirely automatic Visionix VX-40 still has some limitations. It is not a lab lensometer. The lenses cannot dot. Additionally, UV measurement is absent. In addition, lens analysis is carried out automatically without operator input; therefore, inserting an uncut lens and manipulating it to locate an axis for dotting is not possible.

There have been developments in lensometers but the lack of features along with the dearth of professionals are some of the restraining factors for market growth.

Country-wise Insights

What is the U.S. Market Scenario on Lensometers?

The U.S. accounted for 88.2% of the North American lensometer market in 2021 owing to the introduction of new treatments and rising investments in the healthcare sector.

Moreover, the increasing older population, which adopts eyeglasses and care services is high, resulting in more lensometer usage, making the U.S a high revenue-generating country.

• According to World Population Prospects by the United Nations (2019), there were 703 million older persons aged 65 or over in 2019, out of which, Northern America consisted of over 200 million older aged persons.

In addition, a rise in awareness about eye care will offer lucrative opportunities for the suppliers of lensometers in the U.S. market.

Why is China Set to Be a Lucrative Market for Lensometer Manufacturers?

China’s market share of lensometers was 10.6% in 2021. China has a large number of manufacturers of lensometers, which makes it a lucrative market for expansion.

• Xinyuan, a lensometer manufacturer in China, has a thorough manufacturing and management system that was awarded ISO 9000 accreditation in 2004. Due to the advancement of their technology, particularly in recent years, quality and specifications meet global standards.

The focus is to foster the development of a digital health ecosystem while driving forward integrated healthcare solutions in ophthalmology, making China a lucrative market for lensometer producers.

What are the Factors Fueling Demand for Lensometer Products in Japan?

Japan accounted for 6.9% share of the global lensometer market in 2021.

Manufacturers are setting up business alliances with other players in the ophthalmology market and launching products in the diagnostics segment.

• Takagi collaborated with MITAS Medical Inc., a provider of remote ophthalmic diagnosis services. MITAS Medical's mission is to provide medical treatment where it cannot be reached.

The presence of key suppliers of lensometers and the cost-effective production of these devices generate a high revenue share for Japan in the global market.

Category-wise Insights

Why Has Demand for Manual Lensometers Remained High?

By product, manual lensometers held the highest market share of 61.1% in 2021, and the segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.4% through 2032. This is influenced by the increasing adoption of lensometers in the ophthalmic diagnostics industry.

Additionally, manual lensometers are less expensive and more successful than other types of treatment options, which makes this segment the most profitable for the projection period.

Which End User Will Bring in High Revenue Streams?

By end user, ophthalmic clinics hold a dominant market share of 41.4% in the global market. With a rise in the number of ophthalmic conditions, a large geriatric population, as well as growing awareness regarding cost-effective ophthalmic procedures, the ophthalmic clinics segment is the largest category in terms of end-user industry.

Competitive Landscape

By introducing new, technologically advanced products, major producers of lensometer products are actively concentrating on expanding their manufacturing capabilities and product portfolios, which has become a modern trend and a strategic plan to preserve their position in the market.

• Topcon Corporation unveiled SOLOS, an autonomous lens analyzer, in March 2022. SOLOS allows for sophisticated, accurate, and effective lens analysis with the push of a button.
• Coburn Technologies unveiled the HLM-1, a new lensometer with Wavefront Analysis Technology developed by Huvitz Co., Ltd., in March 2017.

Similarly, recent developments related to companies manufacturing lensometers have been tracked by Persistence Market Research, which are available in the full report.

Lensometer Industry Report Scope

Key Segments Covered in Lensometer Industry Research

By Product:

• Manual
• Automated

By End User:

• Hospitals
• Ophthalmic Clinic
• Academic and Research Institutes
• Optical Stores

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia
• Oceania
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

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