Ophthalmic Knife Market: By Product Type By Usage, By Blade By Application By End User, and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Ophthalmic Knife Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Slit Knives, MVR Knives, Crescent Knives, Stab Knives, and Other) By Usage (Reusable, Single-use), By Blade (Diamond, Stainless Steel, Others) By Application (Cataract, Age-related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Others) By End User (Hospitals, Ophthalmic Clinics, and Others), and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Ophthalmic Knife Market size was valued at US$ 2.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 2.9 billion by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 3.8% from 2025-2031. The driving force is provided by diseases such as glaucoma and cataract which requires minimally invasive surgery and improved healthcare facilities it consist of a variety of design that improve its application hence contributing to the growth in the market.  Resistance to ophthalmic is the high cost of ophthalmic knives and the low focus on ophthalmology, in medicine, as compared to others. Certain innovative procedures for developing certain grade stainless steel and the introduction of various sharp knife manufacturing processes are some of the factors that can be attributed to a lot of trending opportunities and the development of the market. Ophthalmic knives are fine blades used during ophthalmic surgeries to conduct deep, precise, and precise cuts in order to minimize the surgical footprint. Ophthalmic knives are used in a wide range of ophthalmic treatments, including keratitis, glaucoma, cataract surgery, and more. Ophthalmic knives can be used only once or can be reused. They provide greater control and precision during surgical procedures, as well as exceptional sharpness, resulting in a high-quality incision. Surgical blades come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the technique. In addition, the market for ophthalmic knives is being influenced by expanding government attempts to improve eye care services.

Key Developments

  • In September 2018, Innovia Medical, the specialty surgical products platform acquired the ophthalmic product manufacturer and distributor Eagle Laboratories to expand its business

Ophthalmic Knife Market Summary

Study Period

2025-2031

Base Year

2024

CAGR

3.8%

Largest Market

North-America

Fastest Growing Market

North-America

Ophthalmic Knife Market Dynamics

It is noticed that the market is influenced mainly by the increase application of disposable ophthalmic surgeries which is the key factor causing the market to grow. The surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, usually by an ophthalmologist, is known as ocular surgery.The eye is a very delicate organ which needs special caution to mitigate or avoid further damage before, during, and after a surgical procedure. It is the responsibility of an expert eye surgeon to choose the appropriate surgical technique for the patient, and to take the requisite safety precautions.

Ophthalmic Knife Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2025-2031

Market Size in 2024

US$ 2.2 billion

Market Size in 2031

US$ 2.9 billion

Market CAGR

3.8%

By Design Type

  • Slit Knives
  • MVR Knives
  • Crescent Knives
  • Stab Knives
  • Others

By Usage

  • Reusable
  • Single-use

By Blade

  • Diamond
  • Stainless Steel
  • Others

By Application

  • Cataract
  • Age-related Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Others

By Region

  • North America (USA, Canada)
  • Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy , Rest of Europe)
  • The Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia- Pacific)
  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America)
  • MEA (Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Features of the Report

  • The ophthalmic knife market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2020-2024), and forecast (2025-2031)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ophthalmic knife market size was valued at US$ 2.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 2.9 billion by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 3.8% from 2025-2031.

The report covers the five regions and 15+ countries market data: North America (United States, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom (UK), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia & New Zealand), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina) and Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa).

The market key players are Alcon, Inc., Hoya Corporation, Essilor, Topcon Corporation, Hai Laboratories, Inc., Bausch and Lomb Incorporated, MANI Inc., Seiko Optical Products Co., Ltd.

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Muni Kumar Meravath

Muni Kumar Meravath is a seasoned Healthcare Market Research Analyst with over 6 years of experience in the healthc.....

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Design Type
2.2.2.Application
2.2.3.Blade
2.2.5.Region
3.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market  By Design Type, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Slit Knives
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. MVR Knives
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Crescent Knives
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Stab Knives
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.5. Others
5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market  By Application, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Reusable
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Single-use
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market  By Blade, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Diamond
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Stainless Steel
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Others
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.1. Cataract
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Age-related Macular Degeneration
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Glaucoma
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Others
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.Global Ophthalmic Knife Market  By Region, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. North America
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
10.North America Ophthalmic Knife Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Design Type Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Slit Knives
10.1.2.MVR Knives
10.1.3.Crescent Knives
10.1.4.Stab Knives
10.1.5.Others
10.2.  Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Reusable
10.2.2.Single-use
10.3.  Blade Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Diamond
10.3.2.Stainless Steel
10.3.3.Others
10.4.1.Cataract
10.4.2.Age-related Macular Degeneration
10.4.3.Glaucoma
10.4.4.Others
10.5.  Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.5.1.United States of America (USA)
10.5.2.Canada
11.Europe Ophthalmic Knife Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Design Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Slit Knives
11.1.2.MVR Knives
11.1.3.Crescent Knives
11.1.4.Stab Knives
11.1.5.Others
11.2.  Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Reusable
11.2.2.Single-use
11.3.  Blade Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Diamond
11.3.2.Stainless Steel
11.3.3.Others
11.4.1.Cataract
11.4.2.Age-related Macular Degeneration
11.4.3.Glaucoma
11.4.4.Others
11.5.  Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.5.1.Germany
11.5.2.France
11.5.3.Italy
11.5.4.United Kingdom (UK)
11.5.5.Spain
12.Asia Pacific (APAC) Ophthalmic Knife Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Design Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Slit Knives
12.1.2.MVR Knives
12.1.3.Crescent Knives
12.1.4.Stab Knives
12.1.5.Others
12.2.  Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Reusable
12.2.2.Single-use
12.3.  Blade Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Diamond
12.3.2.Stainless Steel
12.3.3.Others
12.4.1.Cataract
12.4.2.Age-related Macular Degeneration
12.4.3.Glaucoma
12.4.4.Others
12.5.  Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.5.1.China
12.5.2.India
12.5.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
12.5.4.Japan
12.5.5.Rest of APAC
13.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Ophthalmic Knife Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Design Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Slit Knives
13.1.2.MVR Knives
13.1.3.Crescent Knives
13.1.4.Stab Knives
13.1.5.Others
13.2.  Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Reusable
13.2.2.Single-use
13.3.  Blade Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Diamond
13.3.2.Stainless Steel
13.3.3.Others
13.4.1.Cataract
13.4.2.Age-related Macular Degeneration
13.4.3.Glaucoma
13.4.4.Others
13.5.  Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.5.1.GCC Countries
13.5.2.South Africa
13.5.3.Rest of MEA
14.Latin America Ophthalmic Knife Market ,2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 (Sales Value USD Million)
14.1. Design Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.1.1.Slit Knives
14.1.2.MVR Knives
14.1.3.Crescent Knives
14.1.4.Stab Knives
14.1.5.Others
14.2.  Application Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.2.1.Reusable
14.2.2.Single-use
14.3.  Blade Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.3.1.Diamond
14.3.2.Stainless Steel
14.3.3.Others
14.4.1.Cataract
14.4.2.Age-related Macular Degeneration
14.4.3.Glaucoma
14.4.4.Others
14.5.  Country Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.5.1.Brazil
14.5.2.Mexico
14.5.3.Rest of LA
15. Competition Landscape
15.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
15.2.1.Alcon, Inc.
15.2.2.Hoya Corporation
15.2.3.Essilor
15.2.4.Topcon Corporation
15.2.5.Hai Laboratories, Inc.
15.2.6.Bausch and Lomb Incorporated
15.2.7.MANI Inc.
15.2.8.Seiko Optical Products Co., Ltd.
15.2.9.Nidek Co., Ltd.
15.2.10.Ziemer Group
15.2.11.Alltion
15.2.12.DGH Technology.
16. Research Methodology 
17. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Alcon, Inc.
  • Hoya Corporation
  • Essilor
  • Topcon Corporation
  • Hai Laboratories, Inc.
  • Bausch and Lomb Incorporated
  • MANI Inc.
  • Seiko Optical Products Co., Ltd.
  • Nidek Co., Ltd.
  • Ziemer Group
  • Alltion
  • DGH Technology.

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