Global Visual Impairment Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.24 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 9.59 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 5.24 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
9.00%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 9.59 Bn
Figure. Visual Impairment Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Global visual impairment market is projected to witness robust growth during 2025-2032. Visual impairment refers to a limitation in the ability to see caused due to diseases, disorders, or injuries which cannot be corrected by usual means like glasses. Some common causes of visual impairment include cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy among others. Rapidly aging global population, rising prevalence of diabetes, and urbanization are the key factors driving the global visual impairment market. However, high cost of treatment and lack of awareness in rural areas hinders the market growth. New innovations in treatments like stem cell therapy and gene therapy holds promise to treat conditions not addressable by conventional methods, thereby opening new avenues.
Market Dynamics:
The global visual impairment market is driven by the rapidly growing geriatric population which are more prone to eye diseases. As per UN, United Nations the number of people aged 60 years and older is expected to more than double by 2050 and reach nearly 2.1 billion. Rising prevalence of diabetes also fuels the market. According to IDF, 9.3% of the global adult population had diabetes in 2020 and it is projected to rise to 10.9% by 2045. Urbanization leads to unhealthy lifestyle habits like the overuse of digital devices which strains eyes and increases risk of myopia especially among the younger population. However, high cost of advanced treatments, limited healthcare access in remote areas, and lack of awareness hinders the market growth. Development of stem cell therapy and gene therapy to treat chronic eye conditions not addressable by traditional methods offers lucrative opportunities.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global visual impairment market, and provides market size (USD Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global visual impairment market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Novartis AG, Bausch Health Companies Inc., Acucela Inc., Nicox SA, Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Allergan, and F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global visual impairment market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global visual impairment market
Detailed Segmentation-
By Product Type
Educational Devices & Software:
Braille Duplicators and Writers
Braille Computers
Mathematical & Science Devices
Reading Machines
Others
Mobility Devices
Canes
Others
Low Vision Devices
Smart Glasses
VTS Link
Magnifying Lenses
Others
Others
By End Users
Blind Schools & Training institutes
Enterprises & Social Organizations
Personal Use
Hospitals
By Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Company Profiles:
OrCam Technologies
Freedom Scientific, Inc.
HumanWare Group
Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS)
Vispero
Eschenbach Optik GmbH
LVI Low Vision International
eSight Corporation
IrisVision
Rejoin Technology Co., Ltd
Zoomax Technology Co., Limited
Dolphin Computer Access Ltd
Aumed Group Corp.
Topcon Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
NovaVision, Inc.
Telesensory Corporation
Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snapshot, By Product Type
Market Snapshot, By End User
Market Snapshot, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Impact Analysis
Market Trends
Key Developments
Regulatory Scenario
Acquisitions and Partnerships Scenario
Funding and Investments
PEST Analysis
Porter's Analysis
4. Global Visual Impairment Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overall Impact
Government Initiatives
COVID-19 Impact on the Market
5. Global Visual Impairment Market, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Overview
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Educational Devices & Software
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Braille Duplicators and Writers
Braille Computers
Mathematical & Science Devices
Reading Machines
Others
Mobility Devices
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Canes
Others
Low Vision Devices
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Smart Glasses
VTS Link
Magnifying Lenses
Others
Others
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Visual Impairment Market, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Overview
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Blind Schools & Training institutes
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Enterprises & Social Organizations
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Personal Use
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Hospitals
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Overview
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Visual Impairment Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021-2032
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
GCC
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End User, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, (USD Bn)