Japan Contact Lenses Market

Japan Contact Lenses Market Size Report – In a Glance

As per the survey report on Japan contact lenses market, the market is expected to foresee a CAGR value of 8.2% during 2025-2035, and further generate a market size of USD 775.8 million by the end of 2035. In 2025, the market size was value at USD 380.7 million revenue.

• The Japan contact lenses market’s growth is influenced by the adoption of technological advancement in lens materials.
• KDMI analyst’s growth analysis foresees rising popularity of corrective eye surgery as the market restraint for Japan contact lenses market.

Japan Contact Lenses Market Analysis

Contact lenses are thin, curved lenses that are placed on eye surface to correct vision and protect retina by preventing direct entering of light. The contact lenses work similar to eyeglasses and can be used for cosmetic purposes. Contact lenses can be used in case of myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and Astigmatism. The choice of lens material depends on the requirement of a person and these lenses can be based on daily wear or extended wear. The market growth is driven by rising adoption of technological advancements in lens material and growing demand for preventing vision related disorders among youth population. The mean age of lens users in the country is approximately 30 years and in total majorly share of users goes to females with 68%, which supports the market growth. HOYA Corporation, CooperVision Japan, and Menicon Co Ltd are some of the significant participants in the Japan contact lenses market.

Japan Contact Lenses Market Growth Drivers and Restraints

Growth Drivers

• Increasing awareness about eye health – The increasing awareness about eye health is the major factor driving the Japan contact lenses market growth. As the country has highest elderly population, the incidence of presbyopia is rising in the country affecting the ability of individuals to focus on near objects. This growing vision-relayed condition amongst elderly population and the growing usage of electronic devices have increased the demand for contact lenses for both elderly population and youth. The growing popularity and adoption of digitalization had resulted in increased incidence of myopia and hyperopia causes eyes refrain. As per the research paper, over 90% of parents and teens own smartphone, using it for browsing, playing, and other activities have results in the increase the need for contact lenses, supporting the growth of Japan contact lenses market.
• Increasing burden of optical disorders – In country, the increasing incidence of optical disorders significantly contributes in the growth of Japan contact lenses market. With increased scree-time and elderly population experiencing rise in optical disorders such as myopia, hypermetropia, and presbyopia are leading to the growth in application of contact lenses among all age groups. More than half of the population already wear vision improvement devices like corrective lens to support optical efficiency. As per the reports, the cases of high myopia are rising among children aged between 10 -14 years, having prevalence rate of 0.46%, showing the need for advanced solution to prevent optical disorders.

Restraints

• Rising popularity of Corrective Eye surgery – In the country, the growing popularity of corrective eye surgery is challenging the market growth of Japan contact lenses. The demand for corrective eye surgery is rising due to its properties of providing long-term solution for refractive errors, and reducing need for contact lenses or glasses. Due to the growing adoption of technology in the country, the innovations in eye surgery makes it cost-effective over long term, which has increased the opting rate of surgeries like LASIK and PRK among individuals. These factors highly impact the growth of Japan contact lenses market.

Japan Contact Lenses Market Segmentation

Our experts at KD Market Insights have segmented the Japan contact lenses market research report as:

Analyst’s Observation on Japan Contact Lenses Market Recent Developments

over the years, the experts at KD market insights have been observing the recent developments associated with japan contact lenses market trends. our expert’s market forecast analysis has recorded the market players adopting plentiful of key strategies including new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, and collaborations.

the japanese researchers at waseda university have developed mxene-coated contact lenses that are specially designed for presbyopia patients, providing highly efficient optical clarity and maintaining hydration in the eye. with the implementation of advanced technology like internet of things (iot) in mxene-coated contacts have resulted in safer next-gen eyewear in the healthcare sector.

sumitomo life insurance co has launched its 1st eye insurance for users of contact lenses of johnson & johnson brand. the premium of the insurance will be covered by johnson & johnson, with the product offered at no-cost to acuvue users meeting certain conditions described by the life insurance company. the policy is valid for one year and is available for users aged between 18 to 59.

Japan Contact Lenses Market Competitive Landscape

Some of the significant participants who top the Japan contact lenses market growth:

• Johnson & Johnson K.K.
• HOYA Corporation
• CooperVision Japan
• Bausch + Lomb Japan Co., Ltd.
• Alcon Japan Co., Ltd.
• Seed Co., Ltd.
• Menicon Co., Ltd.
• AISEI Co., Ltd.
• T-Garden Co., Ltd.
• Medennium
• Contamac