Global Eyewear Market: Focus on Contact Lenses & Sunglasses

Published by	Koncept Analytics
Published	November, 2008	Product code	78395
Content info	38 pages
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Global Eyewear Market: Focus on Contact Lenses & Sunglasses published by Koncept Analytics in November, 2008. This report consists of 38 pages and the price starts from US $ 900.

Introduction

Abstract

In the worldwide contact lens market, North America is the largest market but it is also the slowest growing. North America is followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific region is growing most rapidly. Major eyewear players are targeting emerging markets such as India and China. Italian companies like Safilo Group and Luxottica Group, and US-based Viva International Group are entering emerging markets in Asia.

The demand for varifocals (compared to bifocals) is increasing, even though varifocals are four times as expensive as single vision lenses. The transition to disposable contact lenses and demand of specialty lenses is also driving market growth. Another key trend is that individuals over the age of 50-55 are larger users of photochromatic lenses compared to younger users.

The worldwide sunglass market is usually segmented by price and function and the two major price segments are premium and value. The premium segment is growing rapidly as compared to the value segment.

With consumers treating sunglasses as their fashion statement, eyewear designers are focusing on bright, multi-colored and bejeweled designs of sunglasses. Different designs of sunglasses are being developed for office, casual wear, party wear, or beach wear.

The overall contact lens industry is quite fragmented comprising of eye care practitioners, mass merchandisers and direct marketers, with eye care practitioners having the largest share of the retail market. Direct marketers of contact lenses usually conduct sales via the Internet. 1 800 Contacts is the largest players in the US followed by Coastal Contacts and Visiondirect.

The report analyzes the eyewear market in US, UK and Germany, besides providing an overall view of the worldwide market. The report provided in-depth analysis of contact lens and sunglass segments of the global eyewear market. It also profiles the major retailers and manufacturers, with a discussion of their key business strategies. The report also analyzes the major trends prevalent in the eyewear market.

1. Introduction

1.1 Corrective Lenses
1.2 Contact Lenses
1.3 Sunglasses

2. Market Overview

2.1 Global Eyewear Market
- 2.1.2 Worldwide Market Value
2.2 Contact Lens Market
- 2.2.1 Worldwide Contact Lens Market Value
- 2.2.2 Contact Lens Market Opportunity
- 2.2.3 Regional Markets
- 2.2.4 US/American Market
- 2.2.5 Germany - Potential Opportunity
- 2.2.6 UK Contact Lens Market
2.3 Sunglasses Market
- 2.3.1 Worldwide Sunglasses Market
- 2.3.2 US Sunglasses Market
- 2.3.3 European Sunglasses Market

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1 Contact Lens - Worldwide Retail Market
3.2 Contact Lens Manufacturers
3.3 Market Share
3.4 Market Growth
3.5 German Market
3.6 UK Market

4. Market Trends

4.1 Varifocals to Replace Bifocal Lenses
4.2 Underpenetration in Emerging Markets
4.3 Move to Photochromatic Lenses
4.4 Eye/Lens Care Market
4.5 Eyewear Demographics in US
4.6 High Growth Potential of Indian Market

5. Company Profiles

5.1 Luxottica Group
- 5.1.1 Overview
- 5.1.2 Business Strategies
- 5.1.3 Strategic Acquisitions
- 5.1.4 Distribution Strategy
- 5.1.5 Focus on International Expansion
5.2 Safilo Group
- 5.2.1 Overview
- 5.2.2 Business Strategies
- 5.2.3 Distribution Strategy
- 5.2.4 R&D Strategy
- 5.2.5 Restructuring Plan
5.3 Coastal Contacts
- 5.3.1 Overview
- 5.3.2 Business Strategies
- 5.3.3 Focused Branding
- 5.3.4 Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Eyewear Launch
- 5.3.5 Restructuring Strategy
5.4 1 800 Contacts
- 5.4.1 Overview
- 5.4.2 Significant Developments
- 5.4.3 Partnership with Wal-Mart
5.5 Vistakon
- 5.5.1 Overview
- 5.5.2 Significant Developments
- 5.5.3 Introduction of Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses
- 5.5.4 Acuminder Facebook Application
5.6 Ciba Vision
- 5.6.1 Overview
- 5.6.2 Significant Developments
- 5.6.3 Introduction of New Air Optix Contact Lenses
- 5.6.4 Introduction of New Corporate Identity Including New Logo
- 5.6.5 Increase of Manufacturing Capacity
5.7 Bausch & Lomb
- 5.7.1 Overview
- 5.7.2 Significant Developments
- 5.7.3 Introduction of Crystalens HD Accommodating Intraocular Lens
- 5.7.4 FDA Approval of Akreos Advanced Optics Aspheric Lens
- 5.7.5 Refractive Surgery Joint Venture with 20/10 Perfect Vision