Rising prevalence of vision disorders is expected to drive market expansion in the near future at a CAGR of 13.50% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2032

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published on the “Global Autorefractor Market”.

The Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 13.50% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global Autorefractor Market— Topcon, Nidek, Reichert, Zeiss, Rexxam, Essilor, Huvitz, Marco, Luneau Technology, Righton, Takagi Seiko, Ming Sing Optical, Hangzhou Kingfisher and Shanghai Yanke.

Global Autorefractor Market Highlights

The global Autorefractor Market is expected to register a CAGR of 13.50% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2032.

One of the most important causes driving the autorefractor industry's growth is the increasing use of spectacles and contact lenses due to retinal damage caused by the long hours that people now spend in front of their computers or smartphone screens. However, the worldwide autorefractor industry is facing various obstacles, including the increasing acceptance of refurbished ophthalmic equipment and their rapidly growing pricing. Other important factors expected to slow market growth over the projection period include a lack of understanding about the latest ophthalmic technology, a shortage of ophthalmologists, and limited access to eye care items in many low-income nations.

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Segmental Analysis

The global Autorefractor Market has been segmented based on Type and Application.

The type segments the market into Manual Autorefractor And Automatic Autorefractor. The automatic autorefractor category dominated the market in 2023. The automatic autorefractor measures the inclination with respect to the horizon by connecting an optical fiber cable to a laser source.

Application segments the market into Optical Shops, Hospitals And Others. In 2023, the optical shops sector had the largest market share. Autorefractors are used in optical enterprises to measure the client's glasses or spectacles and provide the necessary prescription.

Regional Analysis

The global Autorefractor Market, based on region, has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America consists of the US and Canada. The Europe Autorefractor Market comprises of Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Europe. The Autorefractor Market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The Rest of the World Autorefractor Market comprises of Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

North America led the global market in terms of revenue share in 2023. The region is likely to maintain its dominance over the projection period, owing to factors such as an expanding optometrist population, high spending income, and rising awareness of vision care.

Moreover, Europe accounted for a sizable portion of the entire market due to rising demand for innovative technology combined with an aging population.

Additionally, the Asia Pacific region is predicted to grow at a profitable CAGR throughout the projection period, thanks to improved healthcare infrastructure and an increasing number of optical shops in developing nations such as India and China.

The rest of the world Autorefractor Market is segmented into three regions: the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. In these regions, government programmers encouraging eye health are expected to enhance regional growth during the next few years.

Key Findings of the Study

• The global Autorefractor Market is expected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 13.50% during the forecast period.


• The Asia-Pacific autorefractor Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2032 due to improved healthcare infrastructure.


• Based on type, the automatic autorefractor category dominated the market in 2023.


• Topcon, Nidek, Reichert, Zeiss, Rexxam, Essilor, Huvitz, Marco, Luneau Technology, Righton, Takagi Seiko, Ming Sing Optical, Hangzhou Kingfisher and Shanghai Yanke are key market players.