Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market Size is valued at USD 7.00 Bn in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 11.03 Bn by the year 2034 at a 4.8% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Disposable contact lenses can be used for a day to a few weeks and can be disposed of at the end of their usage period. These lenses are comfortable, safe, and a better choice for people with dry eyes or allergies. People are less prone to eye infections with daily disposable contact lenses.
Factors driving the growth of the disposable contact lenses market include the rising number of people with visual impairments, high demand for disposable contact lenses, growing specialized and innovative contact lenses, availability of technologically improved disposable contact lenses, rising awareness about vision correction, and the increasing use of cosmetic disposable contact lenses. Moreover, companies operating in this market are investing in research and innovations of technologically advanced, safe and comfortable contact lenses to reduce the risk of eye complications. Thus, it is expected to create development opportunities for the disposable contact lenses market.
However, the complications associated with disposable contact lenses and the strict government policies and regulations for product approval may hamper the market growth in the coming future.
The disposable contact lenses market is classified based on material, usage, application, distribution, design, and region. Based on the material, the market comprises silicone hydrogel and hydrogel. The market is segmented into daily disposable and frequent/planned/extended wear by usage. The application segment is divided into corrective, therapeutic, and cosmetic lenses.
The corrective lenses segment is predicted to maintain a significant market share over the forecast period due to the high demand for corrective lenses by digital device users. The market is bifurcated into retail optical stores, hospitals & ophthalmology clinics, and online stores in terms of distribution. The market is classified by design into spherical, toric, and multifocal. The toric and multifocal segments are anticipated to expand at the fastest rate during the estimated timeframe. Regionally, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
North America is likely to hold the highest share of the disposable contact lenses market during the forecast period due to the rising number of contact lens manufacturers and the fast adoption of disposable lenses.
Some key players operating in the disposable contact lenses market are Johnson & Johnson, Bausch+Lomb, Alcon, CooperVision, Hoya Corporation, Novartis International AG, SynergEyes, Zeiss Group, and others.
Report Attribute |
Specifications |
Market Size Value In 2024 |
USD 7.00 Bn |
Revenue Forecast In 2034 |
USD 11.03 Bn |
Growth Rate CAGR |
CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2034 |
Quantitative Units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
Historic Year |
2021 to 2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
Segments Covered |
By Material, Usage, Application, Distribution, Design |
Regional Scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea |
Competitive Landscape |
Johnson & Johnson, Bausch+Lomb, Alcon, CooperVision, Hoya Corporation, Novartis International AG, SynergEyes, Zeiss Group, and others |
Customization Scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report and modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
Pricing And Available Payment Methods |
Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Disposable Contact Lense Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Disposable Contact Lense Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Material & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Distribution (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Material:
5.2.1. Silicone Hydrogel
5.2.2. Hydrogel
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Usage Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Usage & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Distribution (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Usage:
6.2.1. Daily Disposable
6.2.2. Frequent/Planned/Extended Wear
Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Application & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Distribution (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Application:
7.2.1. Corrective Lenses
7.2.2. Therapeutic Lenses
7.2.3. Cosmetic Lenses
Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by Distribution Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. by Distribution & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
8.2. Market Distribution (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Distribution:
8.2.1. Retail Optical Store
8.2.2. Hospitals & Ophthalmology Clinics
8.2.3. Online Store
Chapter 9. Market Segmentation 5: by Design Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. by Design & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
9.2. Market Distribution (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Design:
9.2.1. Spherical
9.2.2. Toric
9.2.3. Multifocal
Chapter 10. Disposable Contact Lense Market Segmentation 6: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. North America
10.1.1. North America Disposable Contact Lense Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Material, 2021-2034
10.1.2. North America Disposable Contact Lense Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Usage, 2021-2034
10.1.3. North America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Application, 2021-2034
10.1.4. North America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Distribution, 2021-2034
10.1.5. North America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Design, 2021-2034
10.1.6. North America Disposable Contact Lense Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Europe Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Material, 2021-2034
10.2.2. Europe Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Usage, 2021-2034
10.2.3. Europe Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Application, 2021-2034
10.2.4. Europe Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Distribution, 2021-2034
10.2.5. Europe Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Design, 2021-2034
10.2.6. Europe Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
10.3. Asia Pacific
10.3.1. Asia Pacific Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Material, 2021-2034
10.3.2. Asia Pacific Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Usage, 2021-2034
10.3.3. Asia-Pacific Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Application, 2021-2034
10.3.4. Asia Pacific Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Distribution, 2021-2034
10.3.5. Asia Pacific Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Design, 2021-2034
10.3.6. Asia Pacific Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
10.4. Latin America
10.4.1. Latin America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Material, 2021-2034
10.4.2. Latin America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Usage, 2021-2034
10.4.3. Latin America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Application, 2021-2034
10.4.4. Latin America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Distribution, 2021-2034
10.4.5. Latin America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Design, 2021-2034
10.4.6. Latin America Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
10.5. Middle East & Africa
10.5.1. Middle East & Africa Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Material, 2021-2034
10.5.2. Middle East & Africa Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Usage, 2021-2034
10.5.3. Middle East & Africa Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Application, 2021-2034
10.5.4. Middle East & Africa Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Distribution, 2021-2034
10.5.5. Middle East & Africa Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by Design, 2021-2034
10.5.6. Middle East & Africa Disposable Contact Lense Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
Chapter 11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
11.2. Company Profiles
11.2.1. Alcon Company
11.2.2. Bausch Health Companies Inc.
11.2.3. Bausch+Lomb
11.2.4. CooperVision
11.2.5. Hoya Corporation
11.2.6. Johnson & Johnson
11.2.7. Novartis International AG
11.2.8. SynergEyes
11.2.9. The Cooper Companies Inc.
11.2.10. ZEISS International
11.2.11. Other Prominent Players
Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Material, 2024-2034 (Valu US$ Mn)
Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Usage, 2024-2034 (Valu US$ Mn)
Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Application, 2024-2034 (Value US$ Mn)
Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Distribution, 2024-2034 (Valu US$ Mn)
Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Design, 2024-2034 (Value US$ Mn)
Global Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Region, 2024-2034 (Value US$ Mn)
North America Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Country, 2024-2034 (Value US$ Mn)
Europe Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Country, 2024-2034 (Value US$ Mn)
Asia Pacific Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Country, 2024-2034 (Value US$ Mn)
Latin America Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Country, 2024-2034 (Value US$ Mn)
Middle East & Africa Disposable Contact Lenses Market, by Country, 2024-2034 (Value US$ Mn)
Competitive Landscape
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