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Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses, Ophthalmic Spectacle Equipment), By Lens Type, By Lens Material, By Usage, By Equipment– Market Forecast, 2025–

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 129 Pages
SKU # PLRS20381466

Description

The Germany ophthalmic spectacle lenses and equipment market size is expected to reach USD 7.85 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses, Ophthalmic Spectacle Equipment), By Lens Type, By Lens Material, By Usage, By Equipment– Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Ophthalmic spectacle lenses are vision-correcting lenses prescribed to treat refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. These lenses are fitted into eyeglass frames and may include advanced features such as anti-reflective coatings, photochromic tinting, and blue light filtering.

Germany is experiencing a noticeable increase in myopia cases, especially among schoolchildren and young adults. Longer screen time, digital learning environments, and reduced outdoor activity are contributing to this trend. Early-onset myopia requires frequent vision monitoring and lens adjustments, leading to higher demand for specialized lenses such as myopia control lenses and anti-fatigue options. Pediatric and adolescent vision care is gaining attention in Germany, creating growth opportunities for both ophthalmic lens providers and diagnostic equipment manufacturers. This emerging trend among the younger population is driving the market growth.

Germany has a strong optical retail network, including both traditional opticians and online platforms. The rise of large optical chains such as Fielmann and online retailers such as Mister Spex has made eyewear more accessible and affordable. These retailers offer bundled packages including eye exams, lenses, and frames, encouraging more people to get regular check-ups and upgrade their eyewear. The convenience of online services has further attracted a younger, tech-savvy audience. This retail expansion, combined with digital tools for virtual try-ons and remote eye tests, is reshaping consumer behavior and accelerating demand across the ophthalmic sector.

Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market Report Highlights

The ophthalmic spectacle lenses segment accounted for 82.35% regional share in 2024, driven by a strong focus on eye health, regular eye check-ups, and the country’s trusted optical industry.

The glass segment accounted for 19.51% regional market share in 2024, driven by their superior optical clarity and high scratch resistance. Some consumers, particularly those with strong or complex prescriptions, value the sharper vision offered by glass lenses.

A few key market players are Bausch + Lomb; EssilorLuxottica; GKB Ophthalmics Ltd.; Hoya Corporation; Johnson & Johnson; Nikon Corporation; Rodenstock GmbH; Vision Service Plan (VSP) Global; and Zeiss Vision Care.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Germany ophthalmic spectacle lenses and equipment market report based on product, lens type, lens material, usage, and equipment:

By Product (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses

Ophthalmic Spectacle Equipment

By Lens Type (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Single-Vision Lens

Multifocal Lenses

Progressive Lenses

Bifocal Lenses

Trifocal Lenses

Others

By Lens Material (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Plastic

Polycarbonate

CR-39 Plastic

Others

Glass

By Usage (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Prescription Spectacle Lenses

Non-prescription Spectacle Lenses

By Equipment (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Lens Fabrication Equipment

Lens Generators

Edging Machines

Others

Lens Coating Equipment

Anti-Reflective Coating Machines

Hard Coating Equipment

UV Coating Equipment

Others

Optical Measurement Equipment

Refractors & Autorefractors

Lensometer

Others

Others

Table of Contents

129 Pages
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market Insights
4.1. Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market – Usage Snapshot
4.2. Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Strong Network of Hospitals
4.2.1.2. Strong Health Insurance System
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High cost
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market Usage Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Product
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses
5.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Ophthalmic Spectacle Equipment
5.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Ophthalmic Spectacle Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Lens Type
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Lens Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Single-Vision Lens
6.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Single-Vision Lens, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Multifocal Lenses
6.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Multifocal Lenses, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4.2. Progressive Lenses
6.4.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Progressive Lenses, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4.3. Bifocal Lenses
6.4.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Bifocal Lenses, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4.4. Trifocal Lenses
6.4.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Trifocal Lenses, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Other
6.5.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Other, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Lens Material
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Lens Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Plastic
7.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Plastic, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3.2. Polycarbonate
7.3.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Polycarbonate, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3.3. Polycarbonate
7.3.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Polycarbonate, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3.4. CR-39 Plastic
7.3.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by CR-39 Plastic, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3.5. Others
7.3.5.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Glass
7.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Glass, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Usage
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Usage, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Prescription Spectacle Lenses
8.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Prescription Spectacle Lenses, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Non-prescription Spectacle Lenses
8.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Non-prescription Spectacle Lenses, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Equipment
9.1. Key Findings
9.2. Introduction
9.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Equipment, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3. Lens Fabrication Equipment
9.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Lens Fabrication Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.2. Lens Generators
9.3.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Lens Generators, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.3. Edging Machines
9.3.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Edging Machines, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3.4. Others
9.3.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4. Lens Coating Equipment
9.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Media & Entertainment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.2. Anti-Reflective Coating Machines
9.4.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Anti-Reflective Coating Machines, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.3. Hard Coating Equipment
9.4.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Hard Coating Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.4. UV Coating Equipment
9.4.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by UV Coating Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4.5. Others
9.4.5.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5. Optical Measurement Equipment
9.5.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Optical Measurement Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.2. Refractors & Autorefractors
9.5.2.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Refractors & Autorefractors, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.3. Lensometer
9.5.3.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Lensometer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5.4. Others
9.5.4.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6. Other
9.6.1. Germany Ophthalmic Spectacle Lenses and Equipment Market, by Other, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
10.1.1. Expansion
10.1.2. Acquisitions
10.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
11. Company Profiles
11.1. Bausch + Lom
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Financial Performance
11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
11.1.4. Recent Development
11.2. EssilorLuxottica
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Financial Performance
11.2.3. Product Benchmarking
11.2.4. Recent Development
11.3. GKB Ophthalmics Ltd.
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Financial Performance
11.3.3. Product Benchmarking
11.3.4. Recent Development
11.4. Hoya Corporation
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Financial Performance
11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
11.4.4. Recent Development
11.5. Johnson & Johnson
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Financial Performance
11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
11.5.4. Recent Development
11.6. Nikon Corporation
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Financial Performance
11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
11.6.4. Recent Development
11.7. Rodenstock GmbH
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Financial Performance
11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
11.7.4. Recent Development
11.8. Vision Service Plan (VSP) Global
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Financial Performance
11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
11.8.4. Recent Development
11.9. Zeiss Vision Care
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Financial Performance
11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.4. Recent Development

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