Authored By: Sarah
06 Mar 2025

Low-Concentration Atropine Market 2024-2028, Poised for Growth Amid Rising Awareness of Vision Care

The Global Low-Concentration Atropine Market is projected to grow by USD 1,039.97 million at a CAGR of 18.81% from 2023 to 2028. Increasing awareness regarding vision care, technological advancements, and growing healthcare expenditure are driving market expansion.

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Market Segmentation

By Type:

Atropine sulfate 0.01 percentage
Atropine sulfate 0.025 percentage
Atropine sulfate 0.05 percentage

By Application:

Child
Adult

By Geography:

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
Europe
- U.K.
- Germany
- France
- Rest of Europe
Asia
- China
- India
Rest of the World (ROW)
- Australia
- Argentina
- Brazil

Market Drivers

Growing demand for vision correction among the aging population.
- The aging population is a major driver, as visual impairment risks increase with age.
- Increased screen time and digital exposure further contribute to myopia prevalence.
Advancements in technology and lifestyle changes.
- Rising awareness about vision disorders due to increased access to healthcare.

Market Trends

Growing focus on funding for myopia research studies.
- In August 2021, Sydnexis secured USD 45 million in Series B financing to support its SYD-101 candidate for treating progressive myopia in children.
- In December 2022, SUNY College of Optometry received a USD 2.34 million grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI) to study eye growth and myopia development.

Market Challenges

Side effects and uncertainty in the efficacy of low-concentration atropine.
- Potential side effects include mydriasis, photophobia, blurred near vision, and allergic responses.
- Long-term use may lead to dilated pupils, dry eyes, headaches, and urinary retention.
- Low efficacy of 0.01% atropine concentration limits its widespread adoption.

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