Global Eye Surgery Robot Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Technology (Robotic-Assisted Surgery, Teleoperated Surgery, and Computer Vision-Based Surgery), By Application (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Specialty Clinics, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Eye Surgery Robot Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Eye Surgery Robot Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.25 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 13.45% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Eye Surgery Robot Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 5.01 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Eye Surgery Robot Market Size was worth around USD 1.25 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 5.01 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.45% from 2025 and 2035. The market for eye surgery robot has a number of opportunities to grow due to the increasing demand for minimally invasive surgery, investment in healthcare automation, and healthcare infrastructure expansion.

Market Overview

The global industry of eye surgery robot refers to the robotics and ophthalmic device markets that emphasize the development and selling of robotic systems for assisting eye surgeries, like cataract, retinal, and corneal procedures. Robotic technology integration in ophthalmology aids in assisting surgeons in complex eye surgeries, as it requires high accuracy and precision for executing tissue manipulation. Furthermore, an integration of AI and robotics in robotic cataract surgery aids in enhancing the precision and standardization of cataract surgery procedures over unassisted human hands.

Innovation and market expansion are anticipated as a result of major players' growing R&D expenditures and the expanding partnerships. For instance, in June 2025, ForSight Robotics announced that it had completed a $125 million Series B funding round to support its ophthalmic robotic surgery tech. With an increasing prevalence of age-related eye diseases like cataract & glaucoma, advancements in robotic technology for improving surgical precision are driving a huge surge in the global eye surgery robot market.    

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the eye surgery robot market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the eye surgery robot market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type 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 eye surgery robot market. 

Driving Factors

The growing prevalence of eye disorders is primarily responsible for driving the market demand. As per the report of the WHO, at least 2.2 billion people have near or distance vision impairment, and cataract (94 million) is the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness. Further, an increasing focus on enhancing eye health awareness is contributing to propel the market. For instance, in October 2025, Kapurthala observes World Sight Day with district-wide eye health awareness activities. Increasing collaborative efforts towards creating new robotic surgery devices, as well as funding by the universities, are contributing to propel the market growth of eye surgery robot.

Restraining Factors

The eye surgery robot market is restricted by the increased cost of robotic surgical systems and initial investment, limiting accessibility, especially for smaller healthcare facilities, which is hampering the market growth. Further, the legal and ethical considerations related to robotics in surgery are challenging the eye surgery robot market.

Market Segmentation

The eye surgery robot market share is classified into technology and application.   

• The robotic-assisted surgery segment is dominating the eye surgery robot market with around 40-60% revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 13.8% during the projected period.

Based on the technology, the eye surgery robot market is divided into robotic-assisted surgery, teleoperated surgery, and computer vision-based surgery. Among these, the robotic-assisted surgery segment is dominating the eye surgery robot market with around 40-60% revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 13.8% during the projected period. An increasing emphasis on miniaturizing robotic devices, along with an integration of advanced imaging modalities, is driving the market in the robotic-assisted surgery segment. For instance, the high-resolution 3D imaging with the integration of augmented reality is revolutionizing surgical precision and safety, as well as clarity & real-time visualization.

• The hospitals segment dominated the market with a significant share of around 55-65% in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the eye surgery robot market is divided into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, specialty clinics, and others. Among these, the hospitals segment dominated the market with a significant share of around 55-65% in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The growing adoption of robotic surgery in urban hospitals is contributing to driving the market growth. For instance, in August 2025, the Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR) performed Robotic Custom Laser Cataract Surgery using the state-of-the-art ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Eye Surgery Robot Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the eye surgery robot market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of about 43-50% in the eye surgery robot market over the predicted timeframe. The market ecosystem in North America is strong, with both cutting-edge startups emphasising the development of robotic technology, aided by securing major funding. The demand for eye surgery robots has been driven by the region's advanced healthcare infrastructure and technological advancements like AI in surgical robots. In addition, strategic alliance for enhancing healthcare delivery are promoting the market growth. For instance, in June 2025, Medtronic announced that it had entered into a strategic collaboration with the research institute IRCAD North America. The U.S. is holding the major share in the North America eye surgery robot market, with increased emphasis on innovation and AI integration.  

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR of 16.4% in the eye surgery robot market during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific area has a thriving market for eye surgery robot due to increased investment in the healthcare sector, along with its growing awareness. Further, there is growing integration of AI and ML algorithms in surgical robotics is revolutionising surgical practices, optimising surgical planning, and patient safety. For instance, in March 2022, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) faculty of medicine (CU medicine) performed the first hybrid operating room robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedure. Japan is leading the eye surgery robot market in the Asia Pacific region, with an estimated 15-25% market share, owing to the upsurging advancement in robotic technology, with the growing need for precision in ophthalmic procedures.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the eye surgery robot market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type 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

• IRIDEX
• Medtronic plc
• Alcon
• NIDEK
• AcuFocus
• Bausch Health
• Lumenis
• Surgical Innovations
• Johnson & Johnson
• Horizon Therapeutics
• Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems
• Intuitive Surgical
• Carl Zeiss AG
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

• In October 2025, Horizon Surgical Systems (Horizon), a robotics company revolutionizing ophthalmic surgery through the application of robotics and artificial intelligence, announced the world’s first cataract surgery performed using the Polaris platform.
• In June 2025, ForSight Robotics, an Israel-based company developing robotic technology for ophthalmic surgery, announced the successful completion of a $125 million Series B funding round led by Eclipse.
• In April 2025, Centre for Sight, an eye care chain, unveiled a compelling new brand campaign starring iconic fitness figure and Ironman triathlete Milind Soman.
• In September 2022, NVIDIA introduced the NVIDIA IGX platform for medical edge AI use cases, bringing advanced security and safety to intelligent machines and human-machine collaboration.
• In July 2022, Ganymed Robotics, a developer of computer vision software and robotics technologies for orthopaedic surgeons, raised €21 million in the first close of its Series B funding.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the eye surgery robot market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Eye Surgery Robot Market, By Technology

• Robotic-Assisted Surgery
• Teleoperated Surgery
• Computer Vision-Based Surgery

Global Eye Surgery Robot Market, By Application

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Specialty Clinics
• Others

Global Eye Surgery Robot Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa