Keratometers Market Size, Share and Global Trend By Position Type (Single Position Helmholtz, Double Position Helmholtz), By Operation (Manual, Automatic), By End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Ophthalmic Care Institutions & Optometrist Offices,Diagnostic Centers, Laboratories, Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Keratometer, sometimes also known as an ophthalmometer, is a medical instrument used for the measurement of the curvature of the anterior surface of the cornea, a part of the eye accounting for two-thirds of the eye’s optical power. Keratometers enable the prompt and convenient measurement of the diameter of the cornea, leading the ophthalmic professional to judge the volume of the eyeball. This results in the particularly appropriate prescription of the spectacles because the vertex of the cornea and the vertex of the lens should match each other.

The main application of keratometers is in the diagnosis of astigmatism, an eye disorder where there is an imperfection in the curvature of the eye’s lens or cornea. Most individuals are born with astigmatism, or it may be caused by eye injuries or diseases, and it can be classified into three types: myopic astigmatism, hyperopic astigmatism, and mixed astigmatism. Astigmatism is a rectifiable condition, easily treated with spectacles, corrective lens, and refractive surgery. These trends are contributing to the positive growth of the global keratometers market.

The global keratometers market is anticipated to grow, owing to a number of factors such as increased prevalence of astigmatism, increasing aging population pools, greater awareness of astigmatism, new innovations of keratometers leading to efficient diagnosis, greater access to keratometers, greater demand for preventive care through regular eye examinations and increased initiatives regarding eye health by governmental and non-governmental agencies. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, astigmatism affects 1 in 3 individuals in the U.S. and more than 150 million individuals in the U.S., wear some type of corrective eyewear. Astigmatism also requires regular eye examinations using keratometers to evaluate the need for the change in corrective eyewear. These trends, combined with the other factors, are positively driving the market growth.

Some of the factors limiting the growth of the global keratometers market are the high cost associated with keratometers and the errors in keratometry. These factors are expected to hamper the growth of the global keratometers market during the forecast period.

Key Players Covered

Some of the major companies that are present in the global keratometers market are ZEISS International, TOPCON CORPORATION, Canon Inc., Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, HAAG-STREIT GROUP and NIDEK CO., LTD., and others.

SEGMENTATION

Among the segmentation, single position Helmholtz in the position type segment is projected to hold a considerable share of the global keratometers market due to the higher adoption of keratometers due to the ease in the adjustment of the image size.

Key Insights

• Overview of technological advancements in keratometers
• Overview of opportunity assessment in untapped markets
• Recent industry developments such as partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions
• Prevalence of astigmatism in key countries

Regional Analysis

North America dominates the global keratometers disorders market due to several factors such as the increasing prevalence of astigmatism, greater awareness regarding eye care, high medical expenditure, increasing geriatric population, established healthcare system and greater demand for preventive medical care such as eye examinations. The Asia Pacific is the fastest emerging market due to the large population pools, aging population, increasing awareness regarding eye health, increasing disposable incomes, developing healthcare system, and greater adoption of advanced medical technologies.

Key Industry Developments

• In April 2019, NIDEK CO., LTD. announced the launch of their product offering of keratometer called ARK-F/AR-F, which is capable of fully automatic measurement
• In August 2017, Coburn Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of a new auto refractor/keratometer with higher dioptre and cylinder measurement called the the HRK-1, which is manufactured by Huvitz, Co. Ltd
• In November 2015, NIDEK CO., LTD. announced the launch of their product offering of auto refractor/keratometer called the TONOREF III Auto Ref / Kerato / Tono / Pachymeter with a single combination unit for high measurement accuracy