Eye Glasses & Contact Lens Stores in the US

Online shopping comes into focus

The benefits of shopping online are numerous. The convenience of home delivery, increased product range and very competitive pricing is making it hard for bricks-and-mortar stores to sell directly to consumers. The industry itself will continue to grow as the population ages and increased testing of eyesight, on children and adults, becomes more common. Those stores which have good quality high branded products, are located near clients and can control stock will be more likely to succeed.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) retailing and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses; (2) retailing prescription eyeglasses in combination with the grinding of lenses to order on the premises; and (3) selling nonprescription eyeglasses. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.