Ophthalmic medical lasers market seen reaching $1.89 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the ophthalmic medical lasers market will grow from $1.33 billion in 2025 to $1.89 billion by 2030, driven by aging populations, more laser-based eye procedures and AI-assisted guidance. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific ranked second.

Why it matters: - Ophthalmic medical lasers are becoming more important as eye care shifts toward precise, minimally invasive procedures. - The market’s projected growth points to rising demand for cataract, glaucoma, refractive and other laser-based treatments. - An aging global population is expanding the pool of patients who may need these procedures.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published an outlook for the ophthalmic medical lasers market on Aug. 20, 2026. - The market is projected to grow from $1.33 billion in 2025 to $1.43 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $1.89 billion by 2030. - The forecast implies a 7.7% CAGR from 2025 to 2026 and a 7.1% CAGR through 2030. - Download a free sample of the report. - View the full market report.

The details: - The report links historic growth to rising age-related eye disorders, wider use of laser-based treatments, more specialty eye clinics, better laser safety protocols and greater acceptance of outpatient eye surgery. - Future growth is expected to come from advanced vision correction technologies, higher investment in laser innovation, expanded laser-assisted eye surgery in emerging regions, customized eye care and AI-assisted laser guidance. - Key trends identified in the report include wider use of minimally invasive laser procedures, more femtosecond lasers in cataract operations, improved accuracy in refractive error correction, multi-wavelength laser platforms and faster patient recovery. - Ophthalmic medical lasers are used for vision correction and for treating chronic eye conditions with a focus on precision, safety and shorter recovery times. - The aging population is a major demand driver because older adults often need treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and refractive lens exchange. - The World Health Organization said in October 2025 that by 2030, one in six people worldwide, or about 1.4 billion, will be 60 or older. - The World Health Organization also projected that this number will double to 2.1 billion by 2050. - North America was the largest regional market in 2025. - Asia-Pacific ranked as the second-largest region in 2025. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

Between the lines: - The outlook suggests ophthalmic care is being reshaped by two forces at once: more patients needing treatment and more technology improving how that treatment is delivered. - AI-assisted guidance and multi-wavelength platforms point to a market moving toward greater automation and procedure specificity. - The regional ranking suggests the market is already mature in North America while still expanding across Asia-Pacific and other emerging regions.

What's next: - The report expects continued adoption of minimally invasive laser procedures and more laser-assisted surgeries in emerging markets. - Additional innovation in vision correction and cataract treatment could support the market’s path to 2030. - The Business Research Company said its 2026 market reports now include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technology analysis and updated graphics and tables.