Eye Care Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

The eye care industry is primarily concerned with the preservation of ocular health and correction of eye problems that can decrease vision capacity. Within the eye care industry are practitioners that have a doctoral degree in optometry and/or ophthalmology. Eye care establishments are chiefly engaged in providing eye examinations to discern the acuity of vision or other visual complications, in addition to providing prescriptions for glasses and lenses, as well as retailing these products. Doctors within the ocular field may practice privately, in group practices, or through a facility.

In eye care there are several specialties: optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists. Optometrist execute general eye exams, which often leads to prescriptions for glasses or contacts, and may also attend to some basic eye conditions. Opticians typically manufacture and retail corrective lenses in a variety of locations based upon the prescription written by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Overall eye care is the specialty of an ophthalmologist. Laser surgery is also on the rise for those who can afford it, and often can eliminate the need glasses or contacts.

In the eye care industry, demand is affected by changing health care practices, fashion trends for eye wear, and demographics. The profits of an optometrist practice vary depending on factors such as whether or not it sells eye wear in addition to providing eye examinations.

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Eye Care Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Indonesia Eyewear

    ... to their older counterparts. These notable differences include a greater emphasis on spending on experience rather than on possessions, though these experiences are then largely commodified in the form of social media content. This is ... Read More

  • China Spectacles

    ... growth trajectory. In terms of category performances, spectacle lenses is expected to continue leading with double-digit growth, driven by the ongoing trends towards upscale and specialised products. On the other hand, spectacle frames, as complementary ... Read More

  • The Netherlands Contact Lenses and Solution

    ... are committed to increasing the penetration of daily disposable lenses in the Netherlands, resulting in frequent promotions and advertising of these products. While younger consumers are considered the most dynamic and open to daily disposable ... Read More

  • The Netherlands Eyewear

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  • Mexico Spectacles

    ... a greater emphasis on value-for-money strategies to support consumer demand, including price promotions, loyalty programmes, and payment methods that offer monthly interest-free instalments via both physical stores and digital platforms. For instance, Ver de verda... ... Read More

  • The Netherlands Spectacle

    ... spectacle lenses, making them less likely to restrict spending on these products. They are seen as important for enhancing quality of life and promoting eye care. However, inflation and lower consumer confidence have made consumers ... Read More

  • The Netherlands Sunglasse

    ... dangers of UV light and an increasing inclination towards holidaying, the Dutch population is embracing sunglasses as a necessity. Manufacturers are capitalising on this trend by aligning their marketing strategies with luxury and fashion brands, ... Read More

  • France Sunglasses

    ... strong revival of national and international tourism in Paris and the French coasts. Many high-end and luxury brands also raised prices to compensate for the losses they suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, capitalising on the ... Read More

  • Mexico Eyewear

    ... slower economic growth predicted for 2024, this is having a negative impact on sales of eyewear, which are set to record slower growth in value and volume terms compared to 2023. Sunglasses has been the ... Read More

  • France Eyewear

    ... can afford to pay for luxury products are trading up again to renowned luxury brands, and the likes of Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Armani, Christian Dior, Prada, and Emmanuelle Khanh are benefitting from this ... Read More

  • Mexico Sunglasses

    ... health. In response, demand for sunglasses saw significant growth in 2022 and 2023 with players identifying new targets which contributed to increased usage. For example, players saw an opportunity to create new product lines tailored ... Read More

  • The US Spectacles

    ... environment has stabilised in the US. Volume growth is projected to improve in comparison with 2023, as consumers are adapting to the new normal of price rises, and becoming familiar with the higher prices of ... Read More

  • Spain Sunglasses

    ... pandemic. Sunglasses is projected to see the fastest retail current value growth in eyewear in Spain over 2024, as well as above-average retail volume growth for the industry. This projection is attributed to the reopening ... Read More

  • Argentina Spectacles

    ... expected to result in a significant fall in constant value sales, as profit margins continue to be squeezed. Consumers also trade down, in light of continuing rising prices, with more affordable and non-branded offerings selling ... Read More

  • The Philippines Eyewear

    ... context of gradually improving economic conditions, including government efforts to contain inflation, which will encourage consumer spending. The concept of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), which involves delegating certain business functions, such as customer service, to ... Read More

  • Indonesia Sunglasses

    ... has slowed following the rapid recovery in the immediate wake of the COVID-19 crisis when it benefited from the full lifting of the pandemic restrictions and consumers’ “revenge traveling”. It is important to note that ... Read More

  • Malaysia Eyewear

    ... lifestyles. Retailers are leveraging this trend to stimulate sales by offering frequent and regular discounts. At the same time, fast-fashion spectacles packages are becoming more prevalent, with this being driven by value-seeking behaviour. Most optical ... Read More

  • Malaysia Sunglasses

    ... lifestyles. The revival of international air travel has caused an increase in duty-free sales through various airports, including sales of sunglasses. This has been supported by the opening of more duty-free shops, such as Heinemann ... Read More

  • Indonesia Spectacles

    ... seen from the hike in sales of spectacles that commonly happens in Indonesia towards the end of the year as spectacles are one of the health benefits that are usually provided by companies for permanent ... Read More

  • Spain Spectacles

    ... 2024 prices) sales are projected to rise for the first time since 2021. The demand for spectacles continues to be dampened by still relatively high inflation and high interest rates, which exert strong pressure on ... Read More

  • The Philippines Contact Lenses and Solutions

    ... has led to the emergence of a growing number of optical goods stores, are which located in previously underserved areas outside the three major cities of Quezon, Manila, and Caloocan. These stores offer a choice ... Read More

  • China Sunglasses

    ... level seen in 2021. Nevertheless, there are positive prospects. Both high-end and affordable brands are showing growth potential. High-end brands not only offer functionality, but also provide additional fashion attributes, which have gained higher value ... Read More

  • Thailand Contact Lenses and Solutions

    ... be classified into three groups. First, those with eye problems who are looking for clear, classic-style lenses for everyday use. These consumers will also seek out more stylish options for special occasions, and the group ... Read More

  • The Philippines Spectacles

    ... government efforts to contain inflation, which will encourage consumer spending. The concept of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO has also seen an increase in popularity across the Philippines. With a significant percentage of its population fluent ... Read More

  • Poland Eyewear

    ... impairments, emerged as the more dynamic category, contributing to overall growth in both value and volume terms. This growth was primarily fuelled by an increase in average unit prices. Conversely, conventional lenses experienced a decline ... Read More

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