Eye Care Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
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.
Eye Care Industry Research & Market Reports
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Eyewear in the Netherlands
... and offer convenience — this can be seen in both contact lenses and spectacles lenses. For example, as seen with lenses designed for extensive screen exposure or night driving. Multifocal products are also gaining increased ... Read More
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Eyewear in Poland
... lenses over spectacles among Polish consumers, particularly those leading an active lifestyle. Moreover, such lenses are perceived as more hygienic than frequent replacement lenses (FRP). Euromonitor International's Eyewear in Poland report offers a comprehensive guide ... Read More
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Eyewear in Japan
... rates amongst children due to longer screen times and reduced outdoor activities. Adults are similarly affected by longer time spent looking at screens, including smartphones. From the eye protection point of view, the intense heatwave ... Read More
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Eyewear in South Korea
... driven by South Korea's digital-centric lifestyles, continue to support the market, the impact is beginning to stabilise. Additionally, the gradual lowering of the age of onset for presbyopia contributes to steady, though more moderate, volume ... Read More
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Eyewear in Taiwan
... style. Coloured lenses continue to enjoy strong consumer demand, embraced as a popular beauty accessory. Spectacle sales are being boosted by rising case of myopia and the presence of affordable options, with blue light-blocking and ... Read More
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Spectacles in Japan
... progressive lenses has garnered significant attention in 2025. This move came at a time when other eyewear brands were adjusting their prices due to rising labour costs and raw material expenses. For instance, the eyewear ... Read More
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Sunglasses in the Philippines
... the Philippines’ Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, 2024 was the hottest year on record, outperforming 1998. As consumers lead increasingly busy lifestyles and social habits change, consumers are needing to go out more and ... Read More
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Sunglasses in Taiwan
... Taiwan demonstrates a strong alignment with global trends in sunglasses. The country's vibrant consumer culture, marked by an emphasis on fashion and lifestyle, has elevated sunglasses from functional items to essential fashion accessories. In addition, ... Read More
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Spectacles in Taiwan
... for blue light filtering lenses and anti-fatigue eyewear. Greater awareness of ocular health is also driving the need for protective lenses that offer both blue light filtration and ultraviolet protection. This trend is further fuelled ... Read More
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Sunglasses in Poland
... generally seen as both functional and fashionable accessories. Moreover, the importance of proper eye care and UV protection is becoming better understood, and the perception of sunglasses as a protective and preventative measure is growing. ... Read More
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Sunglasses in the US
... 2021 and 2022 were driven largely by luxury sunglasses and pent-up demand as consumers returned to outdoor activities. However, sunglasses in the US has since faced ongoing challenges. In 2023 and 2024, both retail volume ... Read More
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Sunglasses in Malaysia
... Laurent, and Boss have capitalised on festive shopping seasons, particularly during Hari Raya, by offering discounts of up to 50%, which have significantly boosted consumer demand. The influx of international tourists has further contributed to ... Read More
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Spectacles in South Korea
... largely driven by increasing demand for functional lenses and the rising prominence of myopia control spectacle lenses. In particular, the demand for progressive lenses continues to rise, as younger age groups adopt these lenses due ... Read More
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Sunglasses in Japan
... increasingly being recognised. In Japan, the adoption of sunglasses for daily use reached 11.4% in 2025, according to Euromonitor’s Voice of the Consumers: Health and Nutrition 2025. Although this percentage is lower than the global ... Read More
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Eyewear in Malaysia
... of value sales, with demand supported by value package offerings and growing demand for functional lenses such as anti-blue light and anti-fatigue variants, especially amongst digitally active and ageing consumers. Sunglasses is se... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Eyewear in the Philippines
... that are more aesthetic and which address specific eye health needs. Sales are also benefiting from population growth and digitalisation with more consumers suffering from conditions such as myopia, eye strain and dry eyes due ... Read More
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Eyewear in the United Kingdom
... due to a variety of reasons including premiumisation, new product development, including enhanced technology and innovation, as well as price increases. Lifestyle and demographic trends, such as the UK’s ageing population, increased screen time, and ... Read More
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Eyewear in the US
... increases, particularly in light of potential tariff impacts. The performance of the industry is primarily driven by consumers’ growing focus on eye health and the ongoing demand for functional eyewear, such as contact lenses and ... Read More
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Spectacles in the Philippines
... of older consumers whose eyesight often deteriorates with age. However, the country is also seeing an increase in eye-related concerns for younger consumers. This is linked to the increasing amount of time these consumers are ... Read More
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Spectacles in the US
... review period. Spectacle lenses is set to post the highest growth in retail current value sales in 2025, followed by spectacle frames, driven by the rising prevalence of myopia, and readymade reading glasses, supported by ... Read More
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Sunglasses in the Netherlands
... purchasing pattern appears to be influenced by the perception of sunglasses as fashion accessories rather than solely protective eyewear and, as such, manufacturers are responding with seasonal style releases and promotional campaig... Euromonitor International's Sunglasses ... Read More
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Spectacles in Switzerland
... leisure driving demand. However, the already high per capita ownership of spectacles in Switzerland limits overall growth dynamics. Euromonitor International's Spectacles in Switzerland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... Read More
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Spectacles in the Netherlands
... multifocal product recommendations to consumers, and promotional strategies are targeting new consumer demographics who seek convenience and quality features. Euromonitor International's Spectacles in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ... Read More
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Eyewear in Switzerland
... to contribute to higher rates of impaired vision, thereby boosting demand for corrective eyewear. However, value growth is likely to remain somewhat stagnant in key categories, largely due to the increasing popularity of private label ... Read More
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Eyewear Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk, Forecasts, & Tariff Analysis (Updated with China tariffs at 30%)
... is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, tariff impact analysis, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, 31 balance ... Read More
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