Autorefractor Market Report 2025

This Autorefractor market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The autorefractor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.73 billion in 2024 to $1.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise of telemedicine and remote eye care, the growing aging population, the increasing need for eye care services, rising awareness of eye health, and government initiatives and policies.

The autorefractor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of vision diseases, increasing demand for precision and efficiency, integration with electronic health records, increasing investment in research and development, and rising usage of spectacles and contact lenses. Major trends in the forecast period include the development of smaller and portable autorefractors, integration with digital platforms, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, demand for teleophthalmology, customization, and personalization.

The growing incidence of vision diseases is anticipated to drive the expansion of the autorefractor market in the coming years. Vision diseases are conditions that impair the ability to see clearly and affect components of the visual system, including the eyes, optic nerves, or brain. The increase in vision diseases is attributed to factors such as aging populations, extended screen time, poor lifestyle choices, and a higher prevalence of chronic conditions. Autorefractors are essential tools in diagnosing vision diseases, as they quickly and accurately measure refractive errors to determine the appropriate corrective lenses. For example, a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in August 2023 indicated that the number of individuals with vision impairment in the United States is projected to reach 8.96 million by 2050. Additionally, around 6.8% of U.S. children under 18 are diagnosed with eye and vision issues, with nearly 3% experiencing persistent blindness or visual impairment despite corrective eyewear. As a result, the increasing incidence of vision diseases is propelling the growth of the autorefractor market.

Leading companies in the autorefractor market are focusing on the development of innovative products, such as portable autorefractometers, to improve the convenience and accuracy of vision testing for both clinical and at-home use. These portable devices are designed to provide fast, precise vision measurements, allowing eye care professionals to perform assessments in various settings. They offer the advantage of compact and lightweight solutions without compromising on measurement accuracy. For example, in October 2022, Remidio Innovative Solutions Private Limited, an India-based medical device company, introduced the Instaref R20. Weighing just 450 grams, it is the world’s most portable autorefractor, making it suitable for use in both homes and clinics. The device uses Shack-Hartmann technology to deliver accurate refractive measurements in under three seconds by taking three readings per eye and averaging them for reliability. Additionally, its user-friendly interface features an audible tilt warning system for precise alignment during exams, along with Bluetooth functionality to export data seamlessly to electronic medical records.

In November 2024, Silvue Technologies Group Inc., a US-based chemical company specializing in high-performance coating systems, acquired Coburn Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at expanding Silvue Technologies' product range and driving innovation in the ophthalmic lens market by integrating advanced lens processing technologies. Coburn Technologies Inc., a US-based manufacturer of optical equipment, produces autorefractors to help optometrists assess refractive errors in patients' eyes.

Major companies operating in the autorefractor market are Essilor Group, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Topcon Corporation, Heidelberg Engineering GmbH, Rexxam Co. Ltd., Huvitz Co. Ltd., Reichert Inc., Righton, SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions GmbH, Takagi Seiko Co. Ltd., Visionix Ltd., Coburn Technologies Inc., Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments, CSO Italia, Nidek Co. Ltd., Luneau Technology GmbH, Aeon Imaging LLC, CENTERVUE Inc., Allied Medical Technologies, Ming Sing Optical Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the autorefractor market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the autorefractor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the autorefractor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An autorefractor is a medical device used to assess a person's refractive error and determine their prescription for glasses or contact lenses. It operates by directing light into the eye and measuring how the light changes as it reflects off the retina. Autorefractors are widely employed in optometry and ophthalmology to provide an objective measurement of refractive error, which is then refined with a subjective refraction test where the patient helps to fine-tune the prescription.

The main types of autorefractors are manual and automatic. Manual autorefractors are used by eye care professionals to measure refractive error with minimal patient feedback. Various related diagnostic devices include retinoscopes, optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanners, ophthalmoscopes, fundus cameras, optical biometry systems, corneal topography systems, visual field analyzers, ophthalmic ultrasound systems, and specular microscopes. These devices are used to diagnose conditions such as hyperopia, myopia, and others. End users of autorefractors include hospitals, ophthalmic clinics, and diagnostic centers.

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The autorefractor market consists of sales of keratometers, phoropters, retinal cameras, and tonometers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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