Product Code: 16060
The Global Scleral Lens Market, valued at USD 282.34 Million in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 4.27% to reach USD 362.84 Million by 2030. Scleral lenses are specialized, large-diameter rigid gas permeable contact lenses designed to fully vault the cornea and rest on the sclera, creating a fluid reservoir that corrects vision and manages various complex ocular surface diseases, including keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, and severe dry eye. The market's growth is primarily supported by the increasing global prevalence of these ocular disorders, for which scleral lenses offer superior visual acuity and comfort. Further momentum stems from continuous advancements in lens materials and design, enhancing oxygen permeability and customization capabilities, alongside growing awareness among patients and practitioners regarding their therapeutic benefits.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 282.34 Million |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 362.84 Million |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 4.27% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Mini-Scleral Lenses |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
The global scleral lens market is significantly propelled by the increasing prevalence of complex ocular diseases, which necessitate advanced vision correction and therapeutic solutions. Conditions such as keratoconus, severe dry eye disease, and irregular astigmatism present substantial challenges for traditional contact lenses or spectacles, making scleral lenses an essential alternative due to their ability to vault the cornea and provide a stable fluid reservoir. This functional superiority addresses the unique needs of patients suffering from these debilitating conditions. According to "Global Incidence and Prevalence of Keratoconus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis", August 2025, over 23.7 million individuals globally are affected by Keratoconus, directly fueling the demand for effective management tools like scleral lenses. The expanding patient population with such diseases creates a foundational demand that innovative scleral lens technology is designed to meet.
Key Market Challenges
The substantial cost associated with scleral lenses directly impedes the market's expansion. These specialized medical devices often entail significant out-of-pocket expenses for patients, primarily due to limited insurance coverage. According to a Dry Eye Shop survey conducted in October 2023, the percentage of patients who reported receiving at least 50% insurance coverage for their scleral lenses declined to 34% from 43% in 2019. Concurrently, the proportion of patients receiving no insurance coverage for scleral lenses increased to 55% in 2023, up from 48% in 2019. This trend highlights a growing financial burden placed on individuals, restricting access to a valuable vision correction and ocular surface management solution.
Key Market Trends
The integration of tele-optometry services is a significant trend for the global scleral lens market, enhancing accessibility to specialized care. A July 2024 Provider inSights report by The Vision Council indicated that nearly 80% of eye care providers do not currently offer telehealth services, highlighting substantial untapped potential for remote consultations and follow-up care, particularly for scleral lens patients. Further demonstrating digital integration, a Bausch + Lomb executive reported in May 2025 that its Opal digital marketplace, launched in October 2024 to streamline contact lens ordering, processed over 60,000 orders in its initial months.
Key Market Players
- Bausch Health Companies Inc.
- ABB Optical Group
- EssilorLuxottica SA
- Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc.
- Visionary Optics
- BostonSight Inc.
- SynergEyes Inc.
- Acculens Inc.
- Blanchard Contact Lens Inc
- TruForm Optics Inc.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Scleral Lens Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Scleral Lens Market, By Type:
- Corneo-Scleral Lenses
- Semi-Scleral Lenses
- Mini-Scleral Lenses
- Full Scleral Lenses
Scleral Lens Market, By Application:
- Irregular Cornea
- Ocular Surface Disease
- Refractive Error
- Other
Scleral Lens Market, By End User:
- Hospitals
- Eye Clinics
- Others
Scleral Lens Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Corneo-Scleral Lenses, Semi-Scleral Lenses, Mini-Scleral Lenses, Full Scleral Lenses)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Irregular Cornea, Ocular Surface Disease, Refractive Error, Other)
- 5.2.3. By End User (Hospitals, Eye Clinics, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By End User
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 6.3.2. Canada Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.3.2.3. By End User
7. Europe Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By End User
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.2. France Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.3.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.4. Italy Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.4.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.5. Spain Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.5.2.3. By End User
8. Asia Pacific Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By End User
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.2. India Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.3. Japan Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.3.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.4.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.5. Australia Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.5.2.3. By End User
9. Middle East & Africa Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By End User
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 9.3.2. UAE Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.3.2.3. By End User
10. South America Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By End User
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Scleral Lens Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.3.2.3. By End User
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Scleral Lens Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Bausch Health Companies Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. ABB Optical Group
- 15.3. EssilorLuxottica SA
- 15.4. Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc.
- 15.5. Visionary Optics
- 15.6. BostonSight Inc.
- 15.7. SynergEyes Inc.
- 15.8. Acculens Inc.
- 15.9. Blanchard Contact Lens Inc
- 15.10. TruForm Optics Inc.
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer