Product Code: CMI4337
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)
- 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)
- North Africa
- Central Africa
- South Africa
8. Competitive Landscape
- Company Profiles
- OrCam Technologies
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- Freedom Scientific, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- HumanWare Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS)
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- Vispero
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- Eschenbach Optik GmbH
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- LVI Low Vision International
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- eSight Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- IrisVision
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- Rejoin Technology Co., Ltd
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- Zoomax Technology Co., Limited
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Market Strategies
- Dolphin Computer Access Ltd
- Aumed Group Corp.
- Topcon Corporation
- Microsoft Corporation
- NovaVision, Inc.
- Telesensory Corporation
- Second Sight Medical Products, Inc.
9. Wheel of Fortune
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
10. Reference and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us and Sales Contact