5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  The global contact lens market grew approximately 4% year-over-year in 2025, down from 7% in 2024 due to macroeconomic uncertainties.

• 2

  The approval of the first spectacle lens for myopia control in the U.S. in 2025 is expected to impact contact lens fitting for children and teens.

• 3

  Despite slower growth, new contact lens wearers are still inclined to choose daily disposables and specialty lenses, indicating future market potential.

• 4

  Practitioners anticipate a 5% to 6% increase in penetration rates for daily silicone hydrogel lenses and specialty lenses over the next 1-2 years.

• 5

  SiHy lenses accounted for 66% of contact lens fits in 2025, with practitioners predicting significant growth potential for scleral lenses in 2026.