The landscape of cataract surgery performed on day patients across Europe reveals France as a leader, with a share of 28.12% as of 2023, experiencing a year-on-year growth of 2.98%. The UK, Spain, and Poland follow, with significant shares but less pronounced growths, except for Poland’s substantial increase of 29.52%. Smaller markets like Ireland saw a dramatic 31.9% growth. Some countries, such as the Netherlands and Cyprus, experienced declines, impacted by demographic and healthcare adjustments.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in Ireland and Poland due to improvements in healthcare infrastructure and accessibility.
- Potential declines in countries struggling with healthcare capacity, like Cyprus.
- Increased advancements in surgical technology might influence the speed and volume of these procedures across Europe.
Top countries in Cataract Surgery Performed on Day Patients Share by Country (Units (Procedures))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 28.12 | 2023 | +7.5% | +2.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.72 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 14.16 | 2023 | +7.64% | +3.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 12.52 | 2023 | +28.35% | +29.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 3.73 | 2023 | +6.86% | +1.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 3.58 | 2023 | +4.09% | +2.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.39 | 2023 | +6.42% | +2.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.65 | 2023 | +7.8% | +3.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.99 | 2023 | +12.13% | +4.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.78 | 2023 | -4.54% | -3.47% | View data |
