Eschenbach Optik GmbH Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
OrCam Technologies Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
NV Access Limited Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
Vispero Holdings Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
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Visual impairment refers to a considerable loss of vision that cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. It encompasses a range of conditions from partial sight loss to total blindness, impacting an individual's ability to carry out daily activities.
The primary categories of visual impairment aids include educational devices and software, mobility aids, low vision devices, and others. Educational devices and software, such as screen readers, braille displays, and accessible learning platforms, help students with low vision or blindness access academic materials and participate effectively in both classroom and remote learning environments. These products are classified into assistive technologies, optical devices, non-optical devices, and more. They serve multiple applications including blind schools, enterprises, social organizations, personal use, hospitals, and others, and are distributed through various channels such as online retailers, specialty stores, retail pharmacies, and more.
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 sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the healthcare sector, particularly in the supply of critical medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs for imported surgical instruments, imaging equipment, and consumables such as syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. These increased costs are straining healthcare budgets, leading some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass on expenses to patients. Additionally, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the production of essential drugs and devices, causing supply chain bottlenecks. In response, the industry is diversifying sourcing strategies, boosting local manufacturing where possible, and advocating for tariff exemptions on life-saving medical products.
The visual impairment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides visual impairment market statistics, including visual impairment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with visual impairment market share, detailed visual impairment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the visual impairment industry. The visual impairment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The visual impairment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.06 billion in 2024 to $4.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth during the historical period is driven by the increasing occurrence of age-related eye disorders, a rise in diabetic retinopathy cases among older adults, escalating rates of glaucoma and macular degeneration worldwide, expanded adoption of vision screening initiatives in schools, and a higher incidence of occupational eye injuries in industrial settings.
The visual impairment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.60 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The projected growth during the forecast period is driven by an expanding elderly population at risk of vision decline, increasing demand for low-vision electronic aids, rising healthcare investments in emerging markets, growing prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents, and greater availability of wearable vision enhancement devices. Key trends expected include the development of multilingual voice assistants, mobile navigation applications, integration of haptic feedback systems, incorporation of machine learning algorithms, and innovation in voice-activated technologies.
The increasing prevalence of diabetes is expected to drive the growth of the visual impairment market moving forward. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by elevated blood glucose levels caused by problems with insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. This rise in diabetes cases is largely attributed to unhealthy lifestyles, including poor diet, lack of physical activity, and increased stress, all of which contribute to obesity and insulin resistance. Visual impairment often signals early diabetes-related complications, allowing for timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent further health issues. Conditions like diabetic retinopathy frequently develop before other obvious symptoms, enabling earlier medical intervention and improved disease management. For example, in April 2023, Diabetes UK, a British diabetes association, reported that 4.3 million people in the UK were living with diagnosed diabetes, an increase of nearly 149,000 from the previous year. Additionally, more than 2.4 million people in the UK are currently identified as at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Consequently, the rising incidence of diabetes is boosting the visual impairment market.
Key players in the visual impairment market are focusing on creating innovative products such as artificial intelligence-powered assistive reading devices to improve reading accessibility and promote independence for visually impaired users. These AI-driven assistive reading devices utilize technologies like text recognition and speech synthesis to read printed or digital text aloud for users with vision loss. For instance, in August 2023, OrCam Technologies Ltd., an Israeli assistive technology company, introduced the OrCam Read 3, a multifunctional device designed to aid people with vision loss or reading fatigue. This device instantly reads printed, handwritten, and digital text aloud, identifies faces, and scans barcodes, offering users increased independence. It also functions as a smart magnifier and stationary reader, featuring capabilities such as text summarization, smart navigation, and hands-free use to provide a smooth and comprehensive reading experience.
In September 2022, American Thermoform Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of products for the visually impaired, acquired Zychem Limited for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, American Thermoform aims to strengthen its position in the industry, enhance its capacity to deliver products and services, and expand its portfolio of companies serving the blind and visually impaired community. Zychem Limited is a UK-based company specializing in innovative tactile graphics for the blind and visually impaired, as well as manufacturing assistive products for this population.
Major players in the visual impairment market are Eschenbach Optik GmbH, OrCam Technologies Ltd., NV Access Limited, Vispero Holdings Inc., HumanWare Group Inc., Freedom Scientific Inc., Aira Tech Corp., Enhanced Vision Systems Inc., MeiraGTx Holdings plc, Dolphin Computer Access Ltd., IrisVision Global Inc., Zoomax Technology Co. Limited, Ablenet Inc., HIMS Inc., Sight and Sound Technology, Bionic Vision Technologies Pty Ltd, Optelec U.S. Inc., Pixium-Vision, Low Vision International AB, and Envision Technologies B.V.
North America was the largest region in the visual impairment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in visual impairment report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the visual impairment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The visual impairment market consists of sales of portable electronic magnifiers, screen readers, braille displays, smart glasses for low vision, and voice-controlled assistive devices. 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 and 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.
Visual Impairment Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on visual impairment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Educational Devices And Software; Mobility Devices; Low Vision Devices; Other Types
2) By Product Type: Assistive Technologies; Optical Devices; Non-Optical Devices; Other Product Types
3) By Application: Blind Schools; Enterprises And Social Organizations; Personal Use; Hospitals; Other Applications
4) By Distribution Channel: Online Stores; Specialty Stores; Retail Pharmacies; Other Distribution Channel
Subsegments:
1) By Educational Devices And Software: Screen Readers; Braille Displays; Braille Notetakers; Accessible Learning Platforms; Tactile Graphics Tools
2) By Mobility Devices: White Canes; Smart Canes; Guide Robots; Wearable Mobility Assistants; Electronic Travel Aids
3) By Low Vision Devices: Optical Magnifiers; Video Magnifiers; Screen Magnification Software; Telescopic Glasses; Wearable Low Vision Glasses
4) By Other Types: Smart Home Assistive Devices; Voice-Activated Assistants; Vision Therapy Tools; Accessibility Apps; Braille Printers And Embossers
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Visual Impairment Market Characteristics
3. Visual Impairment Market Trends And Strategies
4. Visual Impairment Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Visual Impairment Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Visual Impairment PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Visual Impairment Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Visual Impairment Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Visual Impairment Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Visual Impairment Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Visual Impairment Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Visual Impairment Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Educational Devices And Software
Mobility Devices
Low Vision Devices
Other Types
6.2. Global Visual Impairment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Assistive Technologies
Optical Devices
Non-Optical Devices
Other Product Types
6.3. Global Visual Impairment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Blind Schools
Enterprises And Social Organizations
Personal Use
Hospitals
Other Applications
6.4. Global Visual Impairment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Online Stores
Specialty Stores
Retail Pharmacies
Other Distribution Channel
6.5. Global Visual Impairment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Educational Devices And Software, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Screen Readers
Braille Displays
Braille Notetakers
Accessible Learning Platforms
Tactile Graphics Tools
6.6. Global Visual Impairment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Mobility Devices, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
White Canes
Smart Canes
Guide Robots
Wearable Mobility Assistants
Electronic Travel Aids
6.7. Global Visual Impairment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Low Vision Devices, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Optical Magnifiers
Video Magnifiers
Screen Magnification Software
Telescopic Glasses
Wearable Low Vision Glasses
6.8. Global Visual Impairment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Smart Home Assistive Devices
Voice-Activated Assistants
Vision Therapy Tools
Accessibility Apps
Braille Printers And Embossers
7. Visual Impairment Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Visual Impairment Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Visual Impairment Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion