DRY EYE SYNDROME TREATMENT MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2026 - 2033)

Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Product Type (Cyclosporine, Oral Corticosteroid, Artificial Tears, Omega Supplements, Punctual Bags, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Supermarket/ Hypermarket, and Online Pharmacies), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

Published In: 09 Feb, 2026
Code: CMI1173
Page number: 152
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Pharmaceutical
- Historical Range : 2020 - 2024
- Base Year : 2025
- Estimated Year : 2026
- Forecast Period : 2026 - 2033

Dry eye syndrome (DES) is also known as keratisis sicca and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren't able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. Patients suffering from DES show damage to the ocular surface, instability in the tear film, and visual disturbance. Tear film covers the ocular surface which is made up of three intertwined layers, a superficial lipid layer produced by meibomian glands assist in reducing tear evaporation and uniform tear spreading, middle thick aqueous layer produced from lacrimal glands, and the innermost hydrophilic mucin layer produced from goblet cells of conjunctiva and epithelium of ocular surface. Dry eye syndrome is associated with a long list of causes which can be divided into primary and secondary. Dry eye may develop secondary to inflammatory disease (e.g. vascular, allergic), environmental conditions (e.g. allergens, cigarette smoke, dry climate), hormonal imbalance (e.g. perimenopausal women and patients under hormone replacement therapy), and contact lens wear. Other causes of dry eye are certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, thyroid disease, and lupus Blepharitis (when eyelids are swollen or red), Entropion (when eyelids turn in), ectropion (eyelids turn outward) and being in smoke, wind or a very dry climate.

Market Dynamics

New dry eye therapies are introduced in the market with several new medications in the pipeline seeking approval. Strong product pipeline offers great market growth opportunity as approval of numerous pipeline products is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. For instance, in October 2021, Oyster Point Pharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of therapies to address ophthalmic disease, announce the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for TYRVAYA (varenicline solution) Nasal Spray 0.03 mg, for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. YRVAYA Nasal Spray is a selective cholinergic agonist delivered twice daily as an aqueous nasal spray into each nostril to activate basal tear production.

Key features of the study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global dry eye syndrome treatment market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2022–2030), considering 2021 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global dry eye syndrome treatment market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include AbbVie Inc., Novartis AG, Bausch Health Companies Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Inc., I-MED Pharma inc., Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, AFT Pharmaceuticals, Novaliq GmbH, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Mitotech, SA, Viatris Inc., among other prominent players
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global dry eye syndrome treatment market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global dry eye syndrome treatment market

Market Segmentation

Product Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2026 - 2033)
- Cyclosporine
- Oral Corticosteroid
- Artificial Tears
- Omega Supplements
- Punctual Bags
- Other
Distribution Channel Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2026 - 2033)
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Retail Pharmacies
- Supermarket/ Hypermarket
- Online Pharmacies
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2026 - 2033)
- North America
  - U.S.
  - Canada
- Latin America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- AbbVie Inc.
- Novartis AG
- Bausch Health Companies Inc.
- Johnson & Johnson, Inc.
- I-MED Pharma inc.
- Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
- AFT Pharmaceuticals
- Novaliq GmbH
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- Mitotech, SA
- Viatris Inc.

Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

Market Purview

Report Description

Market Definition and Scope

Executive Summary

Market Snapshot, By Product Type
Market Snapshot, By Distribution Channel
Market Snapshot, By Region

Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics

Drivers
Restraints
Market Opportunities

Impact Analysis
Market Trends
Recent Developments
Acquisitions and Partnerships Scenario
Technology Overview
Regulatory Scenario
PEST Analysis
Porter’s Analysis

Global Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Product Type, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

Overview

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Cyclosporine

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Oral Corticosteroid

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Artificial Tears

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Omega Supplements

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Punctual Bags

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Others

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Global Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Distribution Channel, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

Overview

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Hospital Pharmacies

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Retail Pharmacies

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Supermarket/ Hypermarket

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Online Pharmacies

Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
Segment Trends

Global Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Market, By Region, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

Introduction

Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021 - 2033

North America

Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2033
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

U.S.
Canada

Latin America

Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2033
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Rest of Latin America

Europe

Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2033
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2033
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East

Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2033
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

GCC
Israel
Rest of Middle East

Africa

Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2033 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country, 2021 - 2033
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2026-2033, (USD Mn)

North Africa
Central Africa
South Africa

Competitive Landscape

AbbVie Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Novartis AG

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Bausch Health Companies Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Johnson & Johnson, Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

I-MED Pharma inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

AFT Pharmaceuticals

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Novaliq GmbH

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Mitotech, SA

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

Viatris Inc.

Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Performance
Market Strategies

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