- Smart contact lenses, equipped with embedded sensors and microelectronics, are emerging as a transformative healthcare technology for continuous, non-invasive disease monitoring—particularly for conditions such as diabetes and glaucoma—by analyzing biomarkers in tear fluid and transmitting data wirelessly for real-time insights
- The escalating demand for smart contact lenses is primarily driven by the global rise in chronic diseases, advancements in biosensor technology, increasing awareness of personalized healthcare, and the growing preference for wearable health-monitoring devices that offer comfort and convenience
- North America dominated the smart contact lenses for disease monitoring market with the largest revenue share of 41.7% in 2024, characterized by robust R&D investments, high healthcare expenditure, favorable regulatory support, and the presence of key players driving innovation in lens-based diagnostics, particularly in the U.S., which is witnessing strong clinical adoption
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the smart contact lens market during the forecast period due to a rising diabetic population, increasing healthcare awareness, and expanding access to advanced ophthalmic care technologies
- Intraocular pressure monitoring segment dominated the smart contact lenses for disease monitoring market with a market share of 60.5% in 2024, driven by its critical role in early detection and continuous management of glaucoma through non-invasive, real-time monitoring
