The ophthalmology drugs market is expected to grow from USD 19.52 billion in 2025 to USD 26.28 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. The growth of the ophthalmology drugs market has primarily been driven by the increasing prevalence of age-related eye diseases and the availability of several key therapies that address these conditions. Additionally, a robust pipeline of new drugs across various treatment modalities contributes to this growth. Opportunities for geographic expansion in emerging economies, such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, also support the market's development.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2024-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2024-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD billion)
Segments
Molecule, Modality, Indication, Route of Administration, End user
Regions covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa
The monoclonal antibodies & fusion proteins segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the study period.
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) & fusion proteins are anticipated to experience the highest growth rate due to unmet needs in treating retinal diseases, advancements in drug delivery, and recent product approvals. The introduction of biosimilars and upcoming products, such as KSI-301, is expected to enhance competition and reduce costs. Key players in this market, including Regeneron and Roche, are vital for growth, while factors like payor acceptance and technological innovations significantly influence market dynamics.
In addition, emerging markets are increasingly adopting these treatments, benefiting from better access and more affordable pricing, particularly with biosimilars. Less frequent dosing further enhances the cost-effectiveness of these therapies. Innovations such as sustained-release implants and gene therapies are also contributing to growth in this sector. Overall, biosimilars are expanding supply and increasing treatment volume.
The US is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the global ophthalmology drugs market from 2025 to 2030.
The US is expected to experience the highest CAGR in the global ophthalmology drugs market between 2025 and 2035. This rapid growth is primarily driven by an aging population and the high prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). Additionally, there are significant unmet medical needs, recent drug approvals like Syfovre and Izervay, and a promising pipeline for gene and cell therapies. The US also benefits from a strong research and development ecosystem, efficient FDA approval processes, and robust investment. Furthermore, a favorable reimbursement environment, Medicare coverage, and a willingness to adopt expensive therapies contribute significantly to this growth.
The primary interviews conducted for this report can be categorized as follows:
By Respondent: Supply Side (70%) and Demand Side (30%)
By Designation: Managers (45%), CXOs and Directors (30%), and Executives (25%)
By Region: North America (40%), Europe (25%), the Asia Pacific (25%), Latin America (5%), and the Middle East & Africa (5%)
List of Key Companies Profiled in the Report:
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. (Switzerland), Regeneron, Pharmaceuticals Inc. (US), Bayer AG (Germany), AbbVie (US), Novartis AG (Switzerland), Bausch + Lomb (US), Apellis Pharmaceuticals (US), Biogen (US), Astellas Pharma Inc. (US), and Formycon AG (Germany), among others.
Research Coverage:
This research report categorizes the ophthalmology drugs market by molecule (aflibercept, faricimab, ranibizumab, and other molecules), modality (monoclonal antibodies & fusion proteins, small molecules, and other modalities), indication (age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and other indications), route of administration (intravitreal, topical, and other routes of administration), end user (hospitals, long-term care facilities, and specialty centers) and region (North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa).
The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the ophthalmology drugs market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, products, solutions, key strategies, collaborations, partnerships, and agreements. New approvals/launches, collaborations, acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the ophthalmology drugs market.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report:
The report will help market leaders and new entrants by providing the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the ophthalmology drugs market and its subsegments. It will also help stakeholders better understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to better position their businesses and make suitable go-to-market strategies. This report will enable stakeholders to understand the market's pulse and provide them with information on the key market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (aging population and growing prevalence of vision disorders, strong drug pipeline and growing innovation efforts, increasing investments and strategic collaborations, and improved reimbursement policies), restraints (off-label drug use for various indications), opportunities (shifting focus on new drug modalities, expansion into emerging markets, and high unmet needs), and challenges (frequent and inconvenient intravitreal injections leading to patient non-adherence to treatment).
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming products, research and development activities, and new product approvals/launches in the ophthalmology drugs market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets; the report analyzes the market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the ophthalmology drugs market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their key strategies, product launches/approvals, pipeline analysis, acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, collaborations, other recent developments, investment and funding activities, brand/product comparative analysis, and vendor valuation and financial metrics of the ophthalmology drugs market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION & REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Objectives of secondary research
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Breakdown of primaries (supply- and demand-side participants)