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  EYEGLASSES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Eyeglasses in Million Units and US$ Million. The major product segments analyzed are Lenses, Frames (Metal & Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced & Popular Priced). The Lenses market is also analyzed by Material Type (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate) and by Design Type (Single-Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 616 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Bausch & Lomb, The Carl Zeiss Group, De Rigo S.p.A., Essilor International, Hoya Corporation, Indo Internacional, S.A., Luxottica Group S.p.A., Oakley, Inc., Safilo S.p.A, and Tek Optical Canada. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-2532  PAGES:    869
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  616  MARKET DATA TABLES:   330
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  EYEGLASSES (Complete Report) Pages : 869   | $3950
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   Product Definitions.....I-4
Lenses by Material Type.....I-4
Glass Lenses.....I-4
Plastic Lenses.....I-4
MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses.....I-4
Lenses by Design Type.....I-4
Single Vision Lenses.....I-4
  
   Bifocal Lenses.....I-5
Progressive Addition Lenses.....I-5
Frames.....I-5
Metal Frames.....I-5
Plastic Frames.....I-5
Sunglasses.....I-5
  
   Changing Image of Eyeglasses.....II-1
Table 1: Global Population Demographics (2000-2040): Percentage Breakdown by Age Group – Below 44 and 45 & Above.....II-1

Table 2: Global Eyeglasses Market (2005): Percentage of Population Using Corrective Lenses by Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1
1$400
   Table 3: Global Ophthalmic Market (2005): Means of Vision Correction by Type – Spectacle Lenses, Contact Lenses, Ready Made, and Refractive Surgery (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
Plastic Frames Covering More Space.....II-2
Factors Influencing Growth Rates in the Spectacles Frame Segment.....II-2
Demand for Branded Sunglasses on the Rise.....II-2
Sunglasses for Cool Image.....II-2
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   Sunglass Designing Determines Safety.....II-3
Primary Motivators for Sunglass Sales.....II-3
Travel-Retail Sales of Sunglasses Continue to Grow.....II-3
1$100
   Changing Lifestyles Propel Demand......II-4
Media, Playing a Key Role.....II-4
A New Horizon on the Internet.....II-4
Retailers Launching Designer Eyewear.....II-4
1$100
   Competitive Scenario.....II-5
Table 4: Leading Players in the Global Lens Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Essilor, Carl Zeiss Vision, Hoya, Transitions, Rodenstock, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
Leading Eyewear Brands in the Global Eyeglasses Market (2003): Ranked by Wholesale Sales – Ray-Ban, Oakley, Armani, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Calvin Klein, YSL, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana.....II-5
1$400
   Leading Sports Eyewear Brands in the Global Eyeglasses Market (2003) – Arnette,
  Killer Loop, Adidas, Bolle, Carrera, Cebe, Fila, Head, and Kappa.....II-6
World’s Top Five Prescription Frames and Sunglasses Manufacturers (2003).....II-6
1$100
   Invention & History.....II-7
Growth Areas in the Eyeglasses Market.....II-7
1$100
   Are Contact Lenses an Effective Substitute for Eyeglasses?.....II-8
Distribution Dynamics.....II-8
Retail Channels for Frames.....II-8
Major Trends Affecting the Market.....II-8
Optical Frame Manufacturing Moves to Asia.....II-8
1$100
   Small Frames Preferred in the West.....II-9
CAD Tools Aid in Innovative Frame Designs.....II-9
Graying of Baby Boomers Boost Frames Market.....II-9
Innovation – Key to Competitive Edge.....II-9
1$100
   Lenses.....II-10
Table 5: Global Lenses Market (2005): Average Price (in Euro) per Lens by Select Company – Hoya, Essilor, and Carl Zeiss-Sola (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-10
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   Types of Surface Treatments / Coatings Used for Lenses.....II-11
Types of Lenses: By Lens Material.....II-11
Table 6: Refraction Index of Corrective Lenses by Material Type – Glass, Plastic (Low/Medium Index), Polycarbonate, and Plastic (High/Very High Index).....II-11
Glass Lenses.....II-11
Plastic Lenses.....II-11
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   Medium- and High-Index Lenses.....II-12
Polycarbonate Lenses.....II-12
New Materials Gaining Ground.....II-12
1$100
   Types of Lenses: By Lens Properties/Design.....II-13
Single Vision Lenses.....II-13
Multifocal Lenses.....II-13
Bifocal Lenses.....II-13
Specially Designed Bifocals.....II-13
Smart Segment.....II-13
1$100
   Trifocal Lenses.....II-14
Progressive Addition Lenses.....II-14
Progressive Power Lenses.....II-14
Transitions Lenses.....II-14
Aspherical Lenses.....II-14
Task-Specific Lenses.....II-14
1$100
   Photochromatic Lenses.....II-15
Anti-Glare Lenses.....II-15
Anti-Reflective Lenses.....II-15
Table 7: Global Anti-Reflective Lenses as a Percentage of Total Plastic Lens Market by Region/Country (2005) – Japan, Southeast Asia (excluding Japan and Australia), Western Europe, North America, Latin America, and Eastern Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-15
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   Hydrophobic Topcoating.....II-16
Anti-Reflective (AR) Procedure.....II-16
Hard Coating.....II-16
Hand Cleaning.....II-16
Ultrasonic Cleaning.....II-16
Degassing.....II-16
Inspection.....II-16
1$100
   Vacuum Coating.....II-17
Tinted Lenses.....II-17
Frames.....II-17
Metal Frames.....II-17
Titanium and Monel – The Lightest Frames.....II-17
1$100
   Plastic Frames.....II-18
Rimless Frames.....II-18
New Space-Age Materials for Frames.....II-18
1$100
   Sunglasses.....II-19
A Brief History.....II-19
Emergence of Designer Sunglasses in Late 1970s.....II-19
1$100
   Quality – A Significant Element in 1980s.....II-20
Sunglasses – A Fashion Accessory in the 1990s.....II-20
Sport-Specific Sunglasses: A New Segment.....II-20
Sunglasses – Primarily Driven by Fashion.....II-20
Sunglass Styles: 1990s.....II-20
1$100
   Traditional Styles.....II-21
Retro Styles.....II-21
Sport Styles.....II-21
Prescription and Non-prescription Sunglasses.....II-21
1$100
   Lenses and Frames for Sunglasses.....II-22
Colors in Sunglass Lenses.....II-22
Types of Lenses for Sunglasses.....II-22
1$100
   Growth Drivers.....II-23
Depletion of Ozone Layer.....II-23
Contact Lenses.....II-23
Trend Towards Multiple Purchases.....II-23
1$100
   Marketing of Sunglasses.....II-24
1$100
   Common Vision Defects.....II-25
Myopia.....II-25
Hyperopia.....II-25
Astigmatism/Astigma Angle.....II-25
Presbyopia.....II-25
Hypermetropia.....II-25
Vision Correction Techniques.....II-25
Eyeglasses – The Most Common Method of Vision Correction.....II-25
1$100
   Radial Keratotomy.....II-26
Photorefractive Keratotomy.....II-26
Custom-Built Moulds.....II-26
Eyeglasses as Safety Means.....II-26
Common Eye Hazards.....II-26
1$100
   Protective Eyeglasses.....II-27
Short-term Outlook.....II-27
Lenses for Protective Eyeglasses.....II-27
Use of Glass Lenses Limited to Heat-Treated Glass.....II-27
1$100
   Polycarbonate and Plastic – Popular for Resistance.....II-28
Tinted Lenses – Increase Protectiveness.....II-28
Single Lens Frames for Protective Eyeglasses.....II-28
Laser Protection: A Common Application of Safety Eyeglasses.....II-28
1$100
   Criteria for Selecting Laser Protection Eyewear.....II-29
1$100
   Rimless Eyeglasses Invented in Japan.....II-30
Scratchproof Plastic Lenses.....II-30
OPTX 20/20 HydroTac Lenses for Safety Glasses.....II-30
1$100
   Marchon Unleashes Karl Lagerfeld Sunwear Collection .....II-31
Transitions Optical Launches Transitions ฎ VI Photochromic lenses .....II-31
Carrera Rolls Out Eyewear Frames Featuring Extendable Temples .....II-31
Bausch & Lomb Gets NTIOL Designation from CMS .....II-31
Oakley Launches Nanowire Brand of Polarized Sunglasses .....II-31
Oakley Rolls Out HIJINX Signature Edition Sunglasses .....II-31
1$100
   Charmant USA Unleashes Z-TITANIUM for Men .....II-32
Charmant USA Launches NODOKA Inspired by Serene Beauty .....II-32
Carl Zeiss Vision Introduces GT2 3D Progressive Lenses .....II-32
Carl Zeiss Vision Rolls Out Compact Ultra with Lowest Minimum Fitting Height .....II-32
Carl Zeiss Vision Unveils Three New Materials for Progressive Lens .....II-32
Sundog Eyewear Releases Latest Sunglasses.....II-32
1$100
   Sundog Eyewear Rolls Out Ballistic Active Sports Eyewear.....II-33
Carl Zeiss Introduces Gradal Individualฎ FrameFit™.....II-33
Luxottica to Introduce LensCrafters in China.....II-33
Polaroid Introduces PTX4000 Lens.....II-33
Oakley Rolls Out FIVESฎ Sunglasses.....II-33
Zeal Optics Launches ZB13 Special Blend Lens.....II-33
1$100
   Motorola and Oakley Introduces RAZRWire Line.....II-34
Safilo India Unveils ‘Latest From Italy’ Collection.....II-34
Carl Zeiss to Launch a Range of Progressive Lenses.....II-34
Carl Zeiss Launches ZEISS Clarity Lenses.....II-34
Carl Zeiss Debuts ‘Concept Bino’ Magnifying Glasses.....II-34
Titan Industries Launches Fastrack Eyegear.....II-34
Oakley Launches OAKLEY THUMP™.....II-34
1$100
   Oakley Introduces Interchangeable Prescription Lenses.....II-35
TAG Heuer Debuts Sport Vision Eyewear Collection.....II-35
Ophthonix Launches "High Definition Vision" Technology.....II-35
Lawrence and Mayo Launches Sunglasses.....II-35
Provogue and Sniper Launches Sunglasses.....II-35
TimeVision India Launches Sniper Brand Sunglasses.....II-35
1$100
   Johnson & Johnson Launches Definity Spectacle Lenses.....II-36
Safilo Group Introduces New Sunglasses.....II-36
FosterGrant Unveils 2003 Sunglasses Collection.....II-36
Cebe Launches Pink Sunglasses Collection.....II-36
Uvex Safety Releases Uvex Falcon Line.....II-36
Smith Sport Optics Unveils New Techlite Series T-Nine Sunglass.....II-36
AOSafety Launches Metaliks™ and X.Sport™.....II-36
1$100
   Stick-on’s for Bifocal Safety Vision.....II-37
Titmus Optical Introduces Trendsetters Collection.....II-37
Direct Perception Launches New Superspecs Eyeglasses.....II-37
RayBan Introduces New Sunglasses Range.....II-37
Cebe Unveils New Summer Collection.....II-37
Invicta Rolls Out SOLERA™ Fashion Photochromic Lenses.....II-37
Oakley Launches Ophthalmic Quality Eyewear.....II-37
1$100
   Costa Del Mar Sun Glasses Launches New Line of Sunglasses.....II-38
Carrera Launches C8-Style Sunglasses.....II-38
Titmus Optical Releases Safety Frames.....II-38
H.L. Bouton Unveils Protective Eyewear.....II-38
ERB Safety Launches Boas Protective Eyewear.....II-38
Arbill Glove Releases Silverado Safety Glasses.....II-38
Sellstrom Unveils Pathfinders.....II-38
Sellstrom Releases Dyno-Mites.....II-38
Titmus Optical Launches New Metal Frame.....II-38
1$100
   Sellstrom Releases HotShots.....II-39
Titmus Optical Releases PC112 Prescription Safety Frame.....II-39
Prada and Chanel Launch Luxury Sunglasses.....II-39
Luxottica Unveils New Chanel Sunwear Collection.....II-39
Safilo and Fendi Release New Eyewear.....II-39
Corning Introduces SunSensors.....II-39
1$100
   Essilor India Acquires Stakes in Hyderabad Firm .....II-40
Raf Simons, Marchon Eyewear Ally for New Eyewear Collection .....II-40
Essilor Acquires Prescription Laboratories .....II-40
Essilor Acquires Interstate Optical .....II-40
Essilor Acquires Optymal Ood .....II-40
Marcolin Group Signs Global Licensing Agreement for Dsquared2 Eyewear .....II-40
1$100
   Luxottica Group, Oakley Conclude Merger .....II-41
Warburg Pincus Concludes Take Over of Bausch & Lomb for $4.5B .....II-41
Essilor Acquires Eyeglasses Manufacturers and Distributors .....II-41
Marchon Eyewear, Karl Lagerfeld Ink Global Licensing Agreement .....II-41
Emilio Pucci Signs Global Licensing Agreement with Marchon Eyewear .....II-41
Sean John Signs Global Licensing Agreement with Marchon Eyewear .....II-41
1$100
   Marcolin Group Renews US Licensing Contract with P&G .....II-42
Cebe to Shut Production Operations in France .....II-42
Essilor Boosts Prescription Laboratory Network in Europe .....II-42
Luxottica Group Reorganizes Business Operations .....II-42
Luxottica Group Acquires Sun Chains in Africa .....II-42
Carl Zeiss Vision Begins ZEISS Individual Framefit™ Production .....II-42
Luxottica Group Plans to Acquire Additional Stakes in RayBan .....II-42
1$100
   Carl Zeiss Vision Adds Optoteam.....II-43
Essilor to Solidify Market Position with GKB’s Acquisition.....II-43
Carl Zeiss Acquires Frames and RX Divisions of General Optical.....II-43
Oakley Inks Acquisition Pact with Eye Safety Systems.....II-43
Orange 21 Acquires LEM.....II-43
1$100
   Oakley Purchases Eyewear Brands of Oliver Peoples.....II-44
Safilo Signs License Agreement with Banana Republic.....II-44
Tiffany and Luxottica Sign Pact for Eyewear Solutions.....II-44
L’Amy America and Columbia Sportswear Extend Partnership.....II-44
Transitions Optical and Thai Optical Partner.....II-44
1$100
   Oakley to Collaborate with Transitions Optical for Plano Sunglasses.....II-45
Shamir Optical Establishes Altra-France.....II-45
Safilo Establishes Eyewear Units.....II-45
Johnson & Johnson’s Ophthalmic Lens Business Added to Essilor.....II-45
Luxottica Group Acquires Xueliang Optical.....II-45
1$100
   Carl Zeiss Ophthalmic Lens Division Merges with SOLA International.....II-46
L’Amy and Chloe Sign License Agreement.....II-46
Safilo and Hugo Sign License Agreement.....II-46
Halperin Optics Signs Agreement with Tiffany.....II-46
Oakley Signs Contract with Luxottica.....II-46
Motorola Allies with Oakley to Develop Eyewear Mobiles.....II-46
Essilor of America Acquires Stake in Vision-Craft.....II-46
1$100
   HAL Holding Enters into Agreement with Yimin.....II-47
Vision Acquisition Signs Agreement with National Vision.....II-47
TJT Sales Enters into Agreement with Exodesign.....II-47
De Rigo and Viva Group Enter in Distribution Agreement.....II-47
TADCOM Expands Lens Business.....II-47
Highmark Acquires Viva International.....II-47
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb Introduces Vision Shaping Treatment™ Certification Training.....II-48
L’Amy Group Enters into Alliance with Eyefinity.....II-48
Luxottica Group Signs Licensing Agreement with Dolce & Gabbana.....II-48
Giant Eagle and Eyetique Join Forces to Start Visura Eyecare.....II-48
Essilor to Manufacture Antireflective Lenses.....II-48
Luxottica South Pacific Announces Share Purchase Offer.....II-48
Luxottica Group Extends Licensing Agreement with Bulgari.....II-48
1$100
   Luxottica Enters into Agreement with Donna Karan International.....II-49
Marchon Receives Exclusive License from FENDI.....II-49
Corning Selects Tecnilents.....II-49
Amaro Participacoes Brings Tag Heuer to Brazil.....II-49
Luxottica Group Acquires Cole National.....II-49
Jones Signs Licensing Agreement with Riviera Trading.....II-49
Elite Eyewear Join Forces with Polaroid Corporation.....II-49
SOLA International Receives Award.....II-49
1$100
   Essilor Acquires Specialty Lens Corporation.....II-50
Safilo Group Acquires Outlook Eyewear.....II-50
Essilor Partners with Oakley.....II-50
Nanotechnologies Enters into Agreement with Essilor.....II-50
Vision Express Expands Business to Asia.....II-50
1$100
   Rodenstock Signs Agreement with GKB Rx Lens.....II-51
Essilor Acquires BNL.....II-51
A.T. Cross Company Acquires Costa Del Mar Sunglasses.....II-51
Coach Grants License to Marchon.....II-51
Oakley Acquires Iacon.....II-51
Luxottica Acquires Sunglass Hut.....II-51
1$100
   Marcolin Enters into Licensing Agreement with Procter & Gamble.....II-52
Couteur Obtains License from Vera Wang.....II-52
Oakley Enters into Agreement with Luxottica Group.....II-52
Unlimited Eyewear Signs Agreement with SloaneVision Unlimited.....II-52
Lantis Eyewear Enters into Agreement with Primedia Magazines.....II-52
Lantis Eyewear Enters into Agreement with Polaroid Corporation.....II-52
Kraft International Marketing Enters into Agreement with Tommy Hilfiger.....II-52
Zimco Optics Enters into Agreement with Harve Benard.....II-52
Clear Vision Optical and Kenneth Cole Productions Sign Agreement.....II-52
1$100
   De Rigo Enters into Agreement with Givenchy.....II-53
Bushnell Takes Over Serengeti.....II-53
Hoya Acquires Optical Resources Group.....II-53
FosterGrant and World Triathlon Extend Agreement.....II-53
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb (USA).....II-54
The Carl Zeiss Group (Germany) .....II-54
De Rigo S.p.A. (Italy).....II-54
1$100
   Essilor International (France).....II-55
Hoya Corporation (Japan).....II-55
Indo Internacional, S.A. (Spain).....II-55
1$100
   Luxottica Group S.p.A. (Italy).....II-56
Oakley, Inc. (USA).....II-56
Safilo Group S.p.A. (Italy).....II-56
1$100
   TEK Optical Canada (Canada).....II-57
1$100
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$400
   Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$400
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$400
   Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$400
   Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$400
   Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$400
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$400
   Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$400
   Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$400
   Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Material Type – Glass Lenses, Plastic Lenses, and MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$400
   Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Material Type – Glass Lenses, Plastic Lenses, and MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$400
   Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Material Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Lenses, Plastic Lenses, and MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$400
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Glass Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$400
   Table 21: World Long-term Projections for Glass Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$400
   Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Glass Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$400
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$400
   Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Plastic Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$400
   Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$400
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$400
   Table 27: World Long-term Projections for MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$400
   Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$400
   Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$400
   Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$400
   Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$400
   Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Single Vision Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$400
   Table 33: World Long-term Projections for Single Vision Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$400
   Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for Single Vision Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$400
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bifocal Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$400
   Table 36: World Long-term Projections for Bifocal Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$400
   Table 37: World 10-Year Perspective for Bifocal Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$400
   Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Progressive Addition Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$400
   Table 39: World Long-term Projections for Progressive Addition Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$400
   Table 40: World 10-Year Perspective for Progressive Addition Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$400
   Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-911$400
   Table 42: World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$400
   Table 43: World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$400
   Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$400
   Table 45: World Long-term Projections for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$400
   Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Frames by Product Segment – Metal and Plastic Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$400
   Table 47: World Long-term Projections for Frames by Product Segment – Metal and Plastic Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$400
   Table 48: World 10-Year Perspective for Frames by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-98

Table 49: World 10-Year Perspective for Frames by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Metal and Plastic Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012.....II-98
1$400
   Table 50: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Metal Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$400
   Table 51: World Long-term Projections for Metal Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1001$400
   Table 52: World 10-Year Perspective for Metal Frames by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$400
   Table 53: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$400
   Table 54: World Long-term Projections for Plastic Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$400
   Table 55: World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Frames by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$400
   Table 56: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1051$400
   Table 57: World Long-term Projections for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1061$400
   Table 58: World 10-Year Perspective for Frames by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1071$400
   Table 59: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1081$400
   Table 60: World Long-term Projections for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1091$400
   Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sunglasses by Product Segment – Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010.....II-1101$400
   Table 62: World Long-term Projections for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$400
   Table 63: World 10-Year Perspective for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$400
   Table 64: World 10-Year Perspective for Sunglasses by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012.....II-1131$400
   Table 65: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Premium-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1141$400
   Table 66: World Long-term Projections for Premium-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1151$400
   Table 67: World 10-Year Perspective for Premium-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1161$400
   Table 68: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Popular-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1171$400
   Table 69: World Long-term Projections for Popular-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1181$400
   Table 70: World 10-Year Perspective for Popular-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1191$400
   Table 71: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1201$400
   Table 72: World Long-term Projections for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1211$400
   Table 73: World 10-Year Perspective for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1221$400
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
Key Statistics.....III-1
Table 74: Prescription Eyewear Market in the US (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Adult Population – Eyeglasses; Eyeglasses & Prescription Sunglasses; Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses; Contact Lenses; Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses & Prescription Sunglasses; and Prescription Sunglasses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
1$250
   Table 75: Eyeglasses Market in the US (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Eyewear Population by Age Group – 15-24, 25-39, 40-64, and 65 & Above (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 76: US Imports of Optical Goods in US$ Million (2000-2004) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 77: Percentage of US Adult Population Undergoing Eye Examination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
Eye-Care Professionals in the US by Category (2004) – Ophthalmologists,
  Optometrists, and Opticians.....III-2
1$250
   Table 78: Ophthalmic Market in the US (2002): Percentage Breakdown of Eyeglass Wearers by Product Type – Spectacles, Contact Lenses, and Reading Glasses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Mixed Results in Frames and Lens Markets.....III-3
Non-Prescription Sunglasses Poised to Grow.....III-3
1$250
   A Move Towards More Profitable Products by Retailers.....III-4
Table 79: US Retail Market for Lenses (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Lens Design – Progressive, Single-Vision, and Flat-Top (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
Channels of Distribution.....III-4
1$250
   Table 80: US Optical Retail Market (2003 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Optical Chains, Optometrists, Opticians, Ophthalmologists, and HMOs (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

Table 81: Eyewear Products Market in the US (2004) – Percentage Breakdown by Distribution Channel – Independent Stores, Retail Chain, Discount Stores,and Other Stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
Vertical Integration.....III-5
Leading Optical Retailers in the US: (2003).....III-5
1$250
   Focus on Select Products.....III-6
Ready-Made Reading Glasses.....III-6
Instant Glasses.....III-6
Lenses.....III-6
Market Segmentation – By Product Type.....III-6
Polycarbonate and High-Index Lenses.....III-6
1$75
   Glass Lenses.....III-7
Market Segmentation – By Value.....III-7
Commodity Segment.....III-7
High-Value Segment.....III-7
Multifocal Lenses.....III-7
Thinner/Lighter Single-Vision and Multifocal Lenses.....III-7
Photochromic Lenses.....III-7
1$75
   Major Trends in the Lens Industry.....III-8
Increasing Shift towards Premium Lenses.....III-8
Multifocals – A Growing and Profitable Segment.....III-8
Progressive Addition Lenses – Likely to Slow as Market Matures.....III-8
New Raw Materials Challenge Polycarbonate.....III-8
Frames.....III-8
1$75
   Table 82: Leading Players in the US Eyeglass Frames Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Safilo, Marchon, Luxottica, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9

Table 83: Market Shares (in Value) of Safilo USA and Luxottica in the US Eyeglass Frames Market (2003-2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$250
   Table 84: Leading Players in the US Eyeglass Frames Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Retail Price of US$150 & Above – Safilo, Marchon, Silhouette, Luxottica, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 85: Eyeglass Frames Market in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Price – Below US$100, US$101-US$149, US$150 & Above (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 86: Eyeglass Frames Market in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Retail Price – Below US$100, US$101-US$149, US$150 & Above (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$250
   Sunglasses.....III-11
Non-Prescription Sunglasses Record Declining Sales.....III-11
Interchangeable Lenses – The New Trend in Sunglasses.....III-11
Outdoor Sunglasses Market Witnesses Decline.....III-11
1$75
   Market Leaders.....III-12
Table 87: US Premium Sunglasses Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Brand – Oakley, Ray-Ban, Nike, Gucci, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Maui Jim, Revo, DKNY, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
Emerging Segments.....III-12
1$250
   The Performance Eyewear Segment.....III-13
Other Prominent Segments.....III-13
Consumer Profile.....III-13
1$75
   Distribution.....III-14
Principal Retail Outlets.....III-14
Table 88: Retail Market for Sunglasses in the US (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Outlet – Sunglass Hut and Others.....III-14

Table 89: Sunglasses Market in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Specialty, Optical, Mass, Sport, Drug, Department Store, Warehouse, Grocery, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Manufacturing Standards for Sunglasses.....III-14
1$250
   American National Standards, Inc. (ANSI) and FDA Voluntary Labeling.....III-15
Standards for Labeling Three Categories of Lenses.....III-15
Factors Driving Growth in the US Eyeglasses Market.....III-15
Aging of Population.....III-15
Reduction in Replacement Cycle.....III-15
Preference for Premium Plastic Lenses.....III-15
Increased Computer, TV Usage & Pollution.....III-15
1$75
   Perception of Spectacles as a Fashion Item.....III-16
Health Consciousness.....III-16
Growth in Healthcare Organizations.....III-16
Product Launches/Developments.....III-16
5$375
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-218$450
   Key Players.....III-292$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-31
Table 90: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$250
   Table 91: US Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-321$250
   Table 92: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 93: US Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$250
   Table 94: US 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-341$250
   Table 95: US 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-351$250
   Table 96: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 97: US Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$250
   Table 98: US 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$250
   A. Market Analysis.....III-38
Current & Future Analysis.....III-38
Product Development.....III-38
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-38
Key Players.....III-38
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-39
Table 99: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$250
   Table 100: Canadian Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-401$250