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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Canada Spectacles

    ... activities after public COVID-19 safety measures were rolled back in 2022. Increased immigration also has been supporting growth in 2024. Reading glasses have been experiencing a resurgence after a dip in 2023, as consumers are ... Read More

  • Canada Contact Lenses and Solutions

    ... following the rollback of COVID-19 safety measures by Canadian governments in 2022. Price increases contribute to value growth, although inflationary pressures have been muted due to intense competition within the Canadian market. Additionally, a consumer ... Read More

  • The Philippines Sunglasses

    ... context of gradually improving economic conditions, which will encourage consumer spending. The return of international tourists to the country will also have a positive influence on demand, as consumers return to their pre-pandemic lifestyles. Growth ... Read More

  • Canada Eyewear

    ... by pandemic-induced factors as consumers caught up on delayed purchases and upgraded their eyewear for returning to workplaces, it also witnessed subdued performance in sunglasses and reading glasses due to consumer belt-tightening amidst high inflation. ... Read More

  • Malaysia Spectacles

    ... trend is supported by the growing number of premium-positioned optical goods stores, such as Focus Point Signature, and Opulence, for example. Euromonitor International's Spectacles in Malaysia report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ... Read More

  • Thailand Sunglasses

    ... independent retailers are investing in expansion and renovation. Gentle Monster opened its first Thailand store at The EmQuatier in Bangkok. This 340sqm flagship store boasts unique décor and design and houses several popular and limited ... Read More

  • Sweden Eyewear

    ... or value-added eyewear products. The rising incidence of myopia and presbyopia is triggering sales of prescription spectacles, whilst contact lenses are gaining popularity among those living active lifestyles. Whilst current value growth has slowed compared ... Read More

  • Turkey Sunglasses

    ... resulting in a decline in sales in retail volume terms, with dynamic value growth down to price hikes rather than an increase in demand. Despite this, there are still some more affluent Turkish consumers that ... Read More

  • Sweden Spectacles

    ... digital screens, is boosting demand for spectacles, with consumers embracing terminal glasses and myopia control glasses. Fashion is bringing more consumers into spectacles with glasses increasingly being used by people without vision problems. Furthermore, the ... Read More

  • Turkey Eyewear

    ... already recovered in current value terms, but this has largely driven by inflation-induced price increases. These prices have had a negative impact on demand, with some consumers unable to afford to replace their eyewear as ... Read More

  • Turkey Contact Lenses and Solutions

    ... in particular often feel self-conscious about wearing spectacles around their peers and thus contact lenses represent a suitable alternative. Daily disposable lenses (DD) continues to see stronger sales in volume terms in 2024, although frequent ... Read More

  • Sweden Sunglasses

    ... strong premiumisation trend coupled with inflation continues to underpin value sales. Sunglasses remain weather dependent with travel and tourism being the most important sales driver. Due to the relatively limited number of sunny days in ... Read More

  • Turkey Spectacles

    ... by Turkey’s ageing population, coupled with a surge in myopia cases linked to increased usage of digital screens. Turkish consumers have taken to visiting an optometrist more frequently which has increased the demand for progressive ... Read More

  • The United Kingdom Eyewear

    ... the UK witnessed a relatively quick recovery after the decline seen in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and home seclusion. Both retail volume and value sales returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, followed ... Read More

  • The United Kingdom Spectacles

    ... increases in line with inflated energy prices. While both value and volume sales returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, category growth is set to notably slow over 2024, as consumers fully re-establish their regular routines. ... Read More

  • The United Kingdom Sunglasses

    ... for the category as a whole. The dynamic growth witnessed in 2023 was linked to the category’s recovery post-pandemic and the return of tourists to the UK. 2024 will be a more challenging year for ... Read More

  • The United Kingdom Contact Lenses and Solutions

    ... eyewear (in terms of volume growth). After the decline that resulted from the pandemic in 2020, sales recovered in 2022 due to the success of the national vaccination campaign. Contact lenses recorded excellent results in ... Read More

  • Global Dry Eye Syndrome Drugs Market 2024-2028

    ... on the dry eye syndrome drugs market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis ... Read More

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