Australia: Cataract Surgery Market – Scale, Demand and Entry Considerations for Ophthalmic Devices – July/August 2026

• 2026-08-25 03:20:19

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) recorded 323,497 elective lens-intervention admissions in 2024-25, with private hospitals accounting for 71.9% of recorded activity. With 98% of cataract surgeries delivered as same-day procedures and US$121.9M of ophthalmic instrument imports in 2025, the market combines substantial procedure activity with an established international supply channel. For global manufacturers, successful entry requires product-specific ARTG, sponsorship and UDI planning.

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