Pachymeter Device Market: By Product Type (Handheld Type and Non-Handheld Type), By Type (Ultrasound Method and Optical Method), By Application (Glaucoma Diagnosis and Refractive Surgery) and Geography

Pachymeter Device Market size was valued at USD 20,189.2 million in 2023 and poised to grow at 7.2% CAGR from (2024-2030). A pachymeter is a medical device used to measure the cornea's thickness, the eye's clear front surface. This measurement is crucial for various ophthalmic procedures, including refractive surgery, glaucoma screening, and the diagnosis of corneal diseases like keratoconus. An increasing incidence of eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, and refractive errors, represents one of the major drivers for the pachymeter device market. For instance, The World Health Organization has estimated that about 2.2 billion people globally have a level of vision impairment or blindness, out of which at least 1 billion cases are preventable or curable.

Additionally, continuous advancements in pachymetry technology, such as the development of non-contact optical pachymeters and integration with other ophthalmic diagnostic devices, are driving the market. In 2023, a significant development in the pachymeter device market was the FDA approval of a new non-contact optical pachymeter. However, the cost of advanced pachymeter devices and servicing them could be relatively high for smaller clinics and health facilities, mostly those found in developing regions. This may be a cost factor that will retard the uptake of new and sophisticated devices. Moreover, increasing awareness of the importance of regular eye check-ups and early detection of eye conditions presents a significant opportunity for the pachymeter device market.

Pachymeter Device Market Key Developments:

In 2023: NIDEK launched the TONOREF™ III Auto Ref / Kerato / Tono / Pachymeter, a multifunctional device that combines several ophthalmic measurements into one unit