In 2023, cataract surgeries performed on day patients in France stood at approximately 985,000 procedures. The forecast predicts a steady annual growth from 2024 through 2028, reaching over 1.154 million procedures by 2028, marking an approximate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% over the five-year period.
Year-on-year growth is as follows:
- 2024-2025: 3.3%
- 2025-2026: 3.2%
- 2026-2027: 3.1%
- 2027-2028: 2.9%
The consistent increase reflects enhanced access to healthcare and advancements in surgical techniques.
Future trends to watch for include digitization in healthcare processes, improved ophthalmic equipment, and an increasing aging population which could further drive the demand for cataract surgeries.
