Visual impairment is the loss of vision that cannot be corrected by refraction (glasses). There are number of eye disorders that can lead to visual impairments. Visual impairment can also be caused by trauma, and brain and nerve disorders. Visual impairments affect people differently. It can range from no vision (blindness) or very low vision to not being able to see particular colors. There are many assistive devices for managing visual impairment, which range from educational devices such as Braille Writers and reading machines, to mobility devices such as canes & crutches, etc. These devices help visually impaired people to read printed material or surf the web using assistive technology devices such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and others.
Market Dynamics
Rising population with visual impairment & blindness due to different eye conditions, and increasing geriatric population who are more prone to visual impairment are some of the major factors responsible for growth of the global visual impairment market. For instance, according to the report published by the United Nation (UN), the global population of age 60 and above was around 962 million in 2017, which is expected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050. Also, as per National Federation of the Blind, in 2016, an estimated 3,171,100 people over the age of 65 years and older were reported to have visual disability in the U.S.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global visual impairment market, and provides market size (US$ Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2020–2027), considering 2019 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 visual impairment market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, market presence, distribution strategies, key developments, strategies, and future plans
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include Adaptivation, Inc., AbleNet, Inc., Amedia Corporation, Access Ingenuity, LVI Low Vision International, American Thermoform, Cambium Learning, Dolphin Computer Access Ltd., HumanWare Group, ViewPlus, and VFO
- 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 visual impairment 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 visual impairment market
Detailed Segmentation:
- Global Visual Impairment Market, By Product Type:
- Educational Devices & Software
- Braille Duplicators and Writers
- Braille Computers
- Mathematical & Science Devices
- Reading Machines
- Others
- Mobility Devices
- Low Vision Devices
- Smart Glasses
- VTS Link
- Magnifying Lenses
- Others
- Others
- Global Visual Impairment Market, By End Use:
- Blind Schools
- Enterprises & Social Organizations
- Personal Use
- Hospitals
- Others
- Global Visual Impairment Market, By Region:
- North America
- By Product Type:
- Educational Devices & Software
- Braille Duplicators and Writers
- Braille Computers
- Mathematical & Science Devices
- Reading Machines
- Others
- Mobility Devices
- Low Vision Devices
- Smart Glasses
- VTS Link
- Magnifying Lenses
- Others
- Others
- By End Use:
- Blind Schools
- Enterprises & Social Organizations
- Personal Use
- Hospitals
- Others
- By Country:
- Latin America
- By Product Type:
- Educational Devices & Software
- Braille Duplicators and Writers
- Braille Computers
- Mathematical & Science Devices
- Reading Machines
- Others
- Mobility Devices
- Low Vision Devices
- Smart Glasses
- VTS Link
- Magnifying Lenses
- Others
- Others
- By End Use:
- Blind Schools
- Enterprises & Social Organizations
- Personal Use
- Hospitals
- Others
- By Country:
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- By Product Type:
- Educational Devices & Software
- Braille Duplicators and Writers
- Braille Computers
- Mathematical & Science Devices
- Reading Machines
- Others
- Mobility Devices
- Low Vision Devices
- Smart Glasses
- VTS Link
- Magnifying Lenses
- Others
- Others
- By End Use:
- Blind Schools
- Enterprises & Social Organizations
- Personal Use
- Hospitals
- Others
- By Country:
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- By Product Type:
- Stimulant Medications
- Educational Devices & Software
- Braille Duplicators and Writers
- Braille Computers
- Mathematical & Science Devices
- Reading Machines
- Others
- Mobility Devices
- Low Vision Devices
- Smart Glasses
- VTS Link
- Magnifying Lenses
- Others
- Others
- By End Use:
- Blind Schools
- Enterprises & Social Organizations
- Personal Use
- Hospitals
- Others
- By Country:
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- By Product Type:
- Educational Devices & Software
- Braille Duplicators and Writers
- Braille Computers
- Mathematical & Science Devices
- Reading Machines
- Others
- Mobility Devices
- Low Vision Devices
- Smart Glasses
- VTS Link
- Magnifying Lenses
- Others
- Others
- By End Use:
- Blind Schools
- Enterprises & Social Organizations
- Personal Use
- Hospitals
- Others
- By Country:
- GCC
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- By Product Type:
- Educational Devices & Software
- Braille Duplicators and Writers
- Braille Computers
- Mathematical & Science Devices
- Reading Machines
- Others
- Mobility Devices
- Low Vision Devices
- Smart Glasses
- VTS Link
- Magnifying Lenses
- Others
- Others
- By End Use:
- Blind Schools
- Enterprises & Social Organizations
- Personal Use
- Hospitals
- Others
- By Country/Region:
- South Africa
- Central Africa
- North Africa
- Company Profiles
- Adaptivation, Inc.*
- Company Overview
- Material Portfolio
- Financial Performance
- Key Highlights
- Market Strategies
- AbleNet, Inc.
- Amedia Corporation
- Access Ingenuity
- LVI Low Vision International
- American Thermoform
- Cambium Learning
- Dolphin Computer Access Ltd.
- HumanWare Group
- ViewPlus
- VFO
“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.
