Europe Eye Care Services Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Vision Testing & Eye Exams, Surgical Interventions, Primary Care Services, and Others), By Indication (Refractive Errors, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Others), By Provider Type (Standalone Eye Clinics, Multispecialty Hospitals, Optical Retail Chains with Eye Care Services, Academic & Research Institutions, and Others), and Europe Eye Care Services Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035

Europe Eye Care Services Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Europe Eye Care Services Market Size Was Estimated at USD 50.3 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 9.2% from 2025 to 2035
• The Europe Eye Care Services Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 132.5 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Europe Eye Care Services Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 132.5 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by the increasingly recognised essential tools for ophthalmology practitioners, offering advanced surgical intervention capabilities, precise diagnostic assessment assurance, and comprehensive vision management characteristics compared to traditional corrective lens approaches.

Market Overview

The market for eye care services provides services for the maintenance and improvement of eye health, preventing eye diseases, and curing vision problems. Not only the professional services but also the products related to professional services, like vision care products, surgical instruments, diagnostic devices, and prescription-free therapeutic products, are included here.  Early detection and treatment of chronic and age-related eye disorders. Such disorders are being diagnosed more and more, and using sophisticated imaging methods like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and fundus cameras.

In September 2024, EssilorLuxottica declared that it had reconfirmed its partnership with Meta Platforms by signing a new long-term contract, and the two firms would be working on the next-generation smart glasses together for ten more years. Bausch + Lomb revealed its active role in the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual conference in Chicago in October 2024 via a variety of talks and educational initiatives.

The eye care sector receives significant EU financial assistance for research and development (R&D). The I-SCREEN project is one such instance where an international group of retina specialists has been awarded an EU grant to develop an AI-based system that is easy and cheap for the early detection of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Report Coverage

This research report categorises the Europe Eye Care Services Market Size based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Europe eye care services market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Europe eye care services market.

Driving Factors

The eye care services market in Europe is driven by Europe's population is large and continuously increasing, and this group is more prone to various ageing-related eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Vision impairments are becoming more prevalent, among which are myopia and digital eye strain. This trend is one of the consequences of lifestyle changes and increased screen time. The market growth is the development of diagnostic and surgical technologies. The activities in this area include the use of optical coherence tomography, femtosecond lasers, the installation of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery devices, and the use of premium intraocular lenses.

Restraining Factors

The eye care services market in Europe is restrained by the high expense of the latest diagnostic equipment and surgical techniques, which remains a critical hurdle to their extensive use. The elaborate and strict regulatory structure of the European Union, for instance, the Medical Device Regulation, prolongs the period and raises the cost of introducing new ophthalmic products into the market.

Market Segmentation

The Europe eye care services market share is categorised into type, indication, and provider type.

• The surgical interventions segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  

The Europe Eye Care Services Market Size is segmented by type into vision testing & eye exams, surgical interventions, primary care services, and others. Among these, the surgical interventions segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by cataracts, which are the most frequent cause of blindness, and are one of the age-related vision disorders that are increasing in both developed and developing countries due to the rising number of older people. Among the many improvements in surgery, the use of femtosecond lasers, minimally invasive techniques, and new intraocular lenses has all led to better postoperative outcomes and shorter recovery times.

• The refractive errors segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.   

Based on indication, the Europe Eye Care Services Market Size is segmented into refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and others. Among these, the refractive errors segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is driven by lifestyle-related hazards, among which excessive screen time being excessive and outdoor time being less are the main ones, which can lead to vision difficulties being experienced by everyone and particularly by kids and teens. Loss of vision can be treated in different ways: wearing glasses, contact lenses, and performing refractive surgeries.

• The standalone eye clinics segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  

The Europe Eye Care Services Market Size is segmented by provider type into standalone eye clinics, multispecialty hospitals, optical retail chains with eye care services, academic & research institutions, and others. Among these, the standalone eye clinics segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by the services offered had been very focused and include total vision care, diagnosis, and medical management, as well as surgical services. Such clinics, which are manned by qualified ophthalmologists and optometrists, provide a range of services that encompass everything from ordinary eye examinations to cutting-edge treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, and refractive errors.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Europe Eye Care Services Market Size, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Alcon Inc
• Carl Zeiss Meditec
• EssilorLuxottica
• Novartis
• Ziemer Ophthalmic System for laser Tech.
• BBGR
• AJL Ophthalmic
• Bausch+Lomb
• Sanoptis
• Clinica Baviera
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In June 17, 2025, Johnson & Johnson, a global leader in eye health, announced that it is expanding its portfolio of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PC - IOL) with the roll-out of TECNIS Odyssey IOL in Europe.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Europe, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Europe Eye Care Services Market Size based on the below-mentioned segments:

Europe Eye Care Services Market, By Type

• Vision Testing & Eye Exams
• Surgical Interventions
• Primary Care Services
• Others

Europe Eye Care Services Market, By Indication

• Refractive Errors
• Cataracts, Glaucoma
• Age-related Macular Degeneration
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Others

Europe Eye Care Services Market, By Provider Type

• Standalone Eye Clinics
• Multispecialty Hospitals
• Optical Retail Chains with Eye Care Services
• Academic & Research Institutions
• Others