Japan Veterinary Eye Care Services Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Indication (Cataract, Glaucoma, Retinal Complications, Uveitis, and Conjunctivitis), By Service (Consultation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Others), and Japan Veterinary Eye Care Services Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Veterinary Eye Care Services Market Insights Forecasts To 2035

• The Japan Veterinary Eye Care Services Market Size Was Estimated at USD 445.6 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 8.92% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Veterinary Eye Care Services Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1140.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Japan Veterinary Eye Care Services Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 1140.5 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.92% from 2025 to 2035. The veterinary eye care services market in Japan is driven by continuous improvements in the practice of veterinary eye care, quickening efforts to expand veterinary services, growing knowledge among veterinarians, and a boom in research to improve eye care.

Market Overview

Veterinary eye care services encompass a specialized branch of veterinary medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular diseases in animals, including pets, livestock, and exotic species. These services guarantee that an animal's vision is preserved, blindness is avoided, and their general eye health is improved. Numerous medicinal, surgical, and diagnostic procedures catered to particular species and ailments are provided by qualified veterinary ophthalmologists. Tonometry is used to measure intraocular pressure, and diagnostic imaging, such as fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, and ultrasound, and thorough eye exams are all included in the range of veterinary eye care services. Eyelid abnormalities, cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis, retinal degeneration, and uveitis are among the common ailments that are addressed. Treatment options may vary depending on the severity, ranging from complex surgical procedures such as cataract extraction, corneal grafting, or eyelid correction to topical or systemic medications such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, or anti-glaucoma therapies.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan veterinary eye care services 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 veterinary 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 Japan veterinary eye care services market.

Driving Factors

The veterinary eye care services market in Japan is driven by increasing awareness of animal health, an increase in pet ownership, and the growing incidence of ophthalmic illnesses in animals.  Demand is further increased by technological developments in surgical and diagnostic instruments, better veterinarian facilities, and growing pet insurance coverage. Adoption of preventative healthcare and pet humanization trends also contribute to market expansion.

Restraining Factors

The veterinary eye care services market in Japan is mostly constrained by low awareness in remote areas, hefty treatment expenses, and a shortage of specialized ophthalmologists.  Furthermore, broad service adoption is hampered by the high cost of diagnostic equipment and the restricted insurance coverage for pet eye operations.

Market Segmentation

The Japan veterinary eye care services market share is classified into indication and services.

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

The Japan veterinary eye care services market is segmented by indication into cataract, glaucoma, retinal complications, uveitis, and conjunctivitis. Among these, the uveitis segment held the largest market revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This dominance is due to its animal blindness and is very common. Because of its chronic and recurrent character, it necessitates continuous care, which leads to a high demand for therapy and repeated veterinary appointments.

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

The Japan veterinary eye care services market is segmented by services into consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and others. Among these, the treatment segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing prevalence of eye illnesses in animals is driving the demand for specific surgical techniques. As pet owners show a growing readiness to invest in their animal health, revenue from these expensive and sophisticated therapies keeps expanding the segment's market share.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan veterinary eye care services 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 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

• Veterinary Eye Clinic Nagoya
• Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
• Kowa Company, Ltd.
• Menicon Co., Ltd.
• Others

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 the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan veterinary eye care services market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Veterinary Eye Care Services Market, By Indication

• Cataract
• Glaucoma
• Retinal Complications
• Uveitis
• Conjunctivitis

Japan Veterinary Eye Care Services Market, By Services

• Consultation
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Others