Contact Lenses 2025 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Contact Lenses 2025

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  • JASON J. NICHOLS, OD, MPH, PhD

  • Deborah Fisher

  • January 1, 2026

  • 12 min

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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