The optical market - United States

The market therefore includes all players and processes involved in the design, production and retailing of optics-related products. At the global level, growth projections are promising The ageing of the population and increasing life expectancy around the world should make eyewear indispensable to more people. In developed countries, estimates are reinforced by rising disposable income, which should encourage premiumization in all segments, particularly for non-corrective eyewear. The North American market is also expected to be influenced by continued exposure to digital applications (such as desktops and smartphones) that have significantly intensified vision problems. In addition, the government is strengthening its prevention campaigns on vision problems and has made mandatory presence of at least one vision screening centre in each primary health care facility .