Ophthalmic Sutures Market To Reach $706.5 Million By 2030

Ophthalmic Sutures Market Growth & Trends

The global ophthalmic sutures market size is expected to reach USD 706.5 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Key factors driving the market are rising geriatric population prone to eye-related disorders, coupled with increasing awareness regarding advanced surgical procedures. Increasing aging population is expected to contribute to the rising burden of glaucoma around the world. According to the American Society of Ophthalmology, cataract alone affected over 24.4 million Americans aged 40 or more in 2016.

Visual impairment is a global health concern. According WHO, it is estimated that around 1.3 million people live with some form of vision impairment currently. Technological advancements in the field of ophthalmology, such as self-sealing incisions, are expected to fuel market growth. Other factors driving the market are increasing awareness about various eye diseases, coupled with increasing number of ophthalmologists and better reimbursement policies.

Various government initiatives, increasing investments in research and development, and rising healthcare spending are also expected to propel the market over the forecast period. Furthermore, increasing number of ambulatory surgical centers and single-day surgeries is expected to propel the market. Most of the ophthalmic procedures are single-day surgeries, which do not require hospital stay. Thus, with increasing number of outpatient surgeries, the ophthalmic sutures market is expected to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period.

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Ophthalmic Sutures Market Report Highlights

• The synthetic sutures segment of the ophthalmic sutures captured the largest market share of over 66.7% in 2024.

• The cataract surgery segment dominated the market with a market share of 39.5% in 2024. This growth is primarily driven by the rising incidence of visual impairment due to cataracts.

• The non-absorbable sutures segment captured the majority of market share at 59.4% in the ophthalmic sutures market in 2024. Non-absorbable sutures are commonly made from synthetic materials like polypropylene, nylon, and polyester, or natural materials such as silk and linen.

• The ambulatory surgical centers segment accounted for the largest share of 44.5% in 2024 owing to the increasing number of surgeries being performed in these centers.

• The North America ophthalmic sutures market held the largest share of the global ophthalmic sutures market at 38.6% in 2024 driven by factors such as the high prevalence of eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

Ophthalmic Sutures Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented global ophthalmic sutures market based on type, absorption capacity, application, end-use, and region:

Ophthalmic Sutures Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)            

• Natural

• Synthetic

Ophthalmic Sutures Absorption Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Absorbable sutures

• Non-absorbable sutures

Ophthalmic Sutures Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)               

• Corneal transplantation surgery

• Cataract surgery

• Vitrectomy surgery

• Iridectomy surgery

• Oculoplastic surgery

• Others

Ophthalmic Sutures End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Hospitals

• Ambulatory surgical centers

• others

Ophthalmic Sutures Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Denmark

  • Sweden

  • Norway

• Asia Pacific

  • India

  • China

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • Thailand

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Kuwait

List of Key Players in the Ophthalmic Sutures Market

• Accutome Inc.

• Asset Medical Sarl

• Alcon Inc.

• Aurolab

• B Braun Melsungen AG

• DemeTech Corporation

• FCI Ophthalmic Inc.

• Medtronic Plc

• Rumex International Co.

• Surgical Specialties Corp

• Teleflex Incorporated

• Unilever.