Online Eyewear and CL Sales Will Continue to Grow, Says Report

An $895 report from IBIS World says that "the online eyeglasses and contact lens sales industry will experience continued growth from 2011 to 2016..Favorable economic conditions and the rising popularity of online shopping will bolster demand...Nevertheless, intense internal and external competition will continue to threaten the industry's overall growth...Prescription contact lenses make up the majority of sales in the [online optical] industry. However, given the rise in the age of the US population, prescription glasses will likely account for a growing portion of sales. The rising portion of eyeglasses is also due to improving technology and sales techniques." Purchase to read more.