The number of cataract surgeries performed in the UK is forecasted to increase steadily from 837.3 units per hundred thousand persons in 2024 to 893.2 in 2028. The year-on-year variations in percentage are as follows:
- 2025: 1.7%
- 2026: 1.7%
- 2027: 1.6%
- 2028: 1.5%
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 1.6%.
Future trends to watch include advancements in surgical techniques and technologies, which could potentially increase efficiency and access to cataract surgeries. Additionally, demographic shifts such as an aging population are likely to drive demand for these procedures.
