Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Wavefront LASIK, Topography Guided LASIK, and Other Types), By Indications (Myopia, Hypermetropia, Presbyopia, and Other Indications), By End User (Hospitals, ASC, and Others), and Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market Size is expected to hold a significant share by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period 2025-2035. The Japan market for personalized LASIK surgery is expanding with an aging population facing more presbyopia, technological innovation in LASIK, and a robust infrastructure of ophthalmologists. All these factors together boost demand for accurate, less invasive vision correction treatments among different age groups.

Market Overview

The Japan personalized LASIK surgery market refers to advanced, individualized laser treatments like wavefront-guided, topography-guided, and femtosecond bladeless in alignment with the individual patients specific eye structure. Refractive procedures used mainly to treat refractive flaws such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia are improving accuracy and results. Strengths lie in sophisticated technologies, high rates of patient satisfaction (with wavefront-guided LASIK frequently reporting more than 95% success), and robust infrastructure within hospitals and clinics. Opportunities are the growing demand from young populations, millennials, and Gen Z having increased myopia, and the growth of ambulatory surgical centers with minimally invasive procedures. Drivers in the market are Japan's aging population and increasing incidence of vision disorders among the elderly, combined with increasing digital eye strain from heavy screen use.  Moreover, government and industry programs advancing medical innovation and vision care consciousness are helping adoption and R&D.

Report Coverage

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

Driving Factors

The market for Japan personalized LASIK surgery is driven by increasing instances of myopia and other refractive disorders, particularly in the elderly and young people suffering from digital eye strain. Increased demand for accurate, minimally invasive vision correction, coupled with technological innovation in wavefront and topography-guided LASIK technology, stimulates market growth. High success rates, rapid recovery, and augmented awareness of eye care drive adoption further. Innovative healthcare policies by the government also increase the growth of the market and advance technology.

Restraining Factors

Restraints in the form of high cost of procedures and equipment, lack of insurance coverage, and ongoing safety issues affect the Japanese personalized LASIK surgery market. The presence of non-surgical options such as contact lenses and eyeglasses also hinders widespread adoption among price-conscious patients.

Market Segmentation

The Japan personalized LASIK surgery market share is classified into type, indications, and end user.

• The wavefront LASIK segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan personalized LASIK surgery market is segmented by type into wavefront LASIK, topography-guided LASIK, and other types. Among these, the wavefront LASIK segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to its precision level and capacity for compensation of fine optical aberrations. Its popularity is a result of better visual results, fewer side effects, and increasing patient interest in personalized, technology-based vision correction treatments.

• The myopia segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan personalized LASIK surgery market is segmented by indications into myopia, hypermetropia, presbyopia, and other indications. Among these, the myopia segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is owing to its prevalent incidence in all age groups. Its high incidence, particularly among young people and working adults, creates demand for personalized LASIK treatments with optimal correction of near sightedness.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan personalized LASIK surgery market 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 elaborative 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

• Nidek Co. Ltd.
• Topcon Corporation
• Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
• Bausch & Lomb
• Alcon Inc.
• Medtronic
• Stryker
• Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG
• Abbott Medical Optics
• LASERsight Technologies Inc.
• SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions GmbH
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In January 2024, the FDA approved the Teneo Excimer Laser Platform by Bausch + Lomb for LASIK vision correction surgery. It is designed to treat myopia and myopic astigmatism, offering advanced laser precision for patients with nearsightedness, improving visual outcomes and surgical accuracy.

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

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

Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market, By Type

• Wavefront LASIK
• Topography Guided LASIK
• Other Types

Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market, By Indications

• Myopia
• Hypermetropia
• Presbyopia
• Other Indications

Japan Personalized LASIK Surgery Market, By End User

• Hospitals
• ASC
• Others