India Contact Lenses Market

India Contact Lenses Market Overview:

The India contact lenses market size reached USD 0.80 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1.30 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.50% during 2025-2033. The rising vision correction needs, growing adoption of cosmetic and colored lenses, increasing demand for daily disposable lenses, and advancements in materials, such as silicone hydrogel, are strengthening the market growth.

India Contact Lenses Market Trends:

Rising Adoption of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

The demand for daily disposable contact lenses is rising in India, driven by their convenience, hygiene benefits, and growing consumer preference for low-maintenance eye care solutions. With increasing awareness of eye health, consumers are shifting away from reusable lenses to avoid infections caused by improper cleaning. Daily disposables eliminate the need for cleaning solutions, reducing contamination risks. The trend is further fueled by urbanization and fast-paced lifestyles, particularly among professionals and students who seek hassle-free options. Additionally, technological advancements have led to the development of high-oxygen-permeability materials, enhancing comfort and making daily disposables more appealing. Bausch + Lomb and Johnson & Johnson lead the market, with a combined share of more than 50% and a heavy emphasis on premium daily disposables. The emergence of e-commerce has boosted market growth, with online sales up more than 30% in the last two years, making these glasses more accessible to consumers. As demand increases, manufacturers are projected to provide inventive and comfortable solutions, cementing daily disposables as the preferred option for contemporary eye care in India.

Increasing Popularity of Cosmetic and Colored Contact Lenses

The growing fashion consciousness and aesthetic appeal have fueled the demand for cosmetic and colored contact lenses in India, particularly among younger consumers and social media influencers. Platforms like Instagram and YouTube have played a pivotal role in popularizing colored lenses, with celebrities and influencers endorsing various eye shades. Additionally, the fashion and wedding market has significantly contributed to this trend, as brides and fashion-conscious individuals increasingly opt for colored lenses to enhance their looks for special occasions. The market is also expanding due to the rising availability and affordability of these lenses, with leading brands offering customizable and budget-friendly options, making them accessible to a broader audience. Reflecting this growing interest, online searches for “colored contact lenses” have surged by 40% in India. Brands like FreshLook and Bella Lenses dominate the market, providing a diverse range of shades tailored to complement Indian skin tones. As consumer interest continues to rise, innovations in comfort, durability, and color variety are expected to further drive the demand for cosmetic contact lenses in India.

India Contact Lenses Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on material, design, usage, application and distribution channel.

Material Insights:

• Gas Permeable
• Silicone Hydrogel
• Hybrid
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material. This includes gas permeable, silicone hydrogel, hybrid, and others.

Design Insights:

• Spherical
• Toric
• Multifocal
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the design have also been provided in the report. This includes spherical, toric, multifocal, and others.

Usage Insights:

• Daily Disposable
• Disposable
• Frequently Replacement
• Traditional

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the usage. This includes daily disposable, disposable, frequently replacement, and traditional.

Application Insights:

• Corrective
• Therapeutic
• Cosmetic
• Prosthetic
• Lifestyle-oriented

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes corrective, therapeutic, cosmetic, prosthetic, and lifestyle-oriented.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• E-Commerce
• Eye Care Practitioners
• Retail Stores

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes e-commerce, eye care practitioners, and retail stores.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Contact Lenses Market News:

• January 2025: CVC Capital Partners announced its intent to buy OLENS, South Korea's largest contact lens brand, for roughly 500 billion won ($343 million). OLENS has 30% of the domestic contact lens market and 50% of the colored contact lens market in South Korea and is now preparing to expand to India.
• July 2024: Carl Zeiss India plans to begin lens manufacture in India in June 2025. The company has bought 35 acres of land from the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board and plans to invest ₹2,500 crore to establish a lens production facility. The plant will produce lenses of many types, including vision care, movie, and photo lenses. 

India Contact Lenses Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India contact lenses market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India contact lenses market on the basis of material?
• What is the breakup of the India contact lenses market on the basis of design?
• What is the breakup of the India contact lenses market on the basis of usage?
• What is the breakup of the India contact lenses market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the India contact lenses market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India contact lenses market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India contact lenses market?
• What is the structure of the India contact lenses market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India contact lenses market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India contact lenses market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India contact lenses market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India contact lenses industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.