Glasses and Contact Lenses - US - September 2011
Glasses and Contact Lenses - US - September 2011

U.S. sales of eyeglasses, contact lenses and eye care products formed an estimated $23.3 billion market in 2011. Sales growth is flat due to poor economic conditions, downward price pressure on complete pairs of glasses, and infrequent replacement of frames/lenses. OTC sales of reading glasses are the bright spot in the market, driven by the needs of an aging population.

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Overview

Overview

This report provides in-depth analysis and insight supported by a range of data. At the same time, introductory and top-level content is provided to give you an overview of the issues covered.

Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Insights and Opportunities
Inspire Insights

Market

Market

Mintel provides a range of market information, frequently through the category level, including market size and forecasting, complete with market drivers that illustrate the forces that shape a category or market.

Market Size and Forecast
Market Drivers
Competitive Context
Segment Performance
Segment Performance—Prescription Eyeglasses
Segment Performance—Contact Lenses
Segment Performance—Eye Care/Lens Care Products
Segment Performance—OTC Reading Glasses
Retail Channels

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

Most Use Corrective Eyewear
Types of Prescription Eyewear Worn
Appearance and Eye Health
Purchase Habits and Glasses Needs
Choosing Contact Lenses and Solution
Attitudes toward Contact Lenses
Non-Contact Lens Wearers
Race and Hispanic Origin
Cluster Analysis

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

Mintel provides overviews of the top brands and manufacturers, and uses consumer research to explore attitudes and reactions to brands, as well as insight into what will resonate with consumers.

Retail Channels—Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
Retail Channels—Eye Care and Lens Care Products
Leading Companies
Brand Share—Glasses/Lens Care Solution Products
Brand Share—Lens Care Tablets and Accessories
Innovations and Innovators
Marketing Strategies

Data

Data

Reports provide appendices of data to support the research and insight produced. Our tables of data are easily manipulated and downloadable to support your research needs and covers factors from consumer attitudes to market forecasts.

Appendix—Other Useful Consumer Tables
Appendix—Trade Associations