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  EYEGLASSES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Eyeglasses in Million Units and US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Lenses, Frames (Metal & Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced & Popular Priced). The market for Lenses is analyzed both 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 estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-Year Historics is provided for these markets. The report profiles 419 companies including many key and niche players 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:    675
PRICE:    $4950  DATE:       July 2010
COMPANIES:  419  MARKET DATA TABLES:   279
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 : 675   | $4950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS5$100
   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-5
Single Vision Lenses.....I-5
Bifocal Lenses.....I-5
Progressive Addition Lenses.....I-5
Frames.....I-5
Metal Frames.....I-5
Plastic Frames.....I-5
Sunglasses.....I-5
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY135$2650
  1. INDUSTRY DYNAMICS.....II-114 $1500  
   Industry Overview.....II-1
Vision Correction & Eye Protection: The Two Primary Uses of Eyeglasses.....II-1
Image Makeover for Eyeglasses: From Traditional Designs to Fashionable Models.....II-1
Movies & Celebrities Glorify Eyewear Usage.....II-1
1$100
   Designer Eyewear: A Hit with the Hip.....II-2
Sunglasses Riding High On the Strength of Fashion.....II-2
1$100
   Prevailing Fashion Trends in Eyewear.....II-3
Tortoise Style.....II-3
Aviators.....II-3
Rimless/Semi-rimless Styles.....II-3
Dramatic Shape.....II-3
Sporty Style.....II-3
Eyeglasses Overcome the Threat of Contact Lenses.....II-3
Current Market Scenario.....II-3
Eyeglasses Market Goes Through Turbulent Times.....II-3
1$100
   Distribution Dynamics.....II-4
High-Value Fashion Brands Takes a Hit.....II-4
1$100
   Bright Spots Amidst Distress.....II-5
Demographic Trends Indicate Strong Market Potential.....II-5
Table 1: Total Addressable Market for Eyeglasses (2008): Breakdown of Number of Eyeglass Wearers and Untreated Individuals with Poor Eyesight by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5

Table 2: Global Population Demographics (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Population by Age Group – Below 44 Years and 45 Years & Above.....II-5
1$350
   Growing Importance of the Internet as a Key Channel for Promotion of
  Eyeglasses.....II-6
Best Prices Only Online.....II-6
1$100
   Product & Service Comparisons.....II-7
Impact on Market Prospects: Now & Beyond.....II-7
1$100
   Noteworthy Trends, Growth Drivers & Issues.....II-8
Developed Markets – Traditionally Large Revenue Contributors.....II-8
Developing Markets to Turbo Charge Future Growth in Eyeglasses Market.....II-8
1$100
   Sunglasses Segment Continues to Add “Volume” for Eyeglasses Market.....II-9
Popular-Priced Sunglasses Score Over Premium Category.....II-9
Demand for “Me-Too” Sunglasses on the Rise.....II-9
Changing Lifestyle Drives Market for Sunglasses.....II-9
1$100
   Travel-Retail Sales of Sunglasses Continue to Grow.....II-10
Lenses – The Largest Revenue Generator for Eyeglasses Market.....II-10
Tremendous Progress in Progressive Addition Lenses Market.....II-10
Plastic Lenses and MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses Overshadow Glass Lenses.....II-10
1$100
   New Materials Gaining Ground.....II-11
Factors Influencing Growth Rates in the Spectacles Frame Segment.....II-11
Demand of Lightweight Frames on the Rise.....II-11
1$100
   Plastic Frames Gain Traction.....II-12
Small Frames Preferred in the West.....II-12
Focus on Low-Price Offerings Drives Manufacturers to Establish M&A and JV
  Deals.....II-12
Emerging Niches Present New Business Opportunities for Eyeglasses Market.....II-12
1$100
   Interchangeable Lenses to Propel Sport Sunglasses Market.....II-13
Innovation – Name of the Game for Industry Players.....II-13
Innovative Designs to Boost Sunglasses Market.....II-13
1$100
   CAD Tools Aid in Innovative Frame Designs.....II-14
Market Share Findings.....II-14
Table 3: Worldwide Eyeglasses Market (Q2-2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-14
1$350
  2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.....II-1515 $1450  
   Introduction.....II-15
Invention & History.....II-15
1$100
   Lenses.....II-16
Types of Surface Treatments/Coatings Used for Lenses.....II-16
Types of Lenses: By Lens Material.....II-16
Table 4: Refraction Index of Corrective Lenses by Material Type – Glass, Plastic (Low/Medium Index), Polycarbonate, and Plastic (High/Very High Index).....II-16
1$350
   Glass Lenses.....II-17
Plastic Lenses.....II-17
Medium- and High-Index Lenses.....II-17
Polycarbonate Lenses.....II-17
1$100
   Types of Lenses: By Lens Design/Properties.....II-18
Single Vision Lenses.....II-18
Multifocal Lenses.....II-18
1$100
   Bifocal Lenses.....II-19
Specially Designed Bifocals.....II-19
Smart Segment.....II-19
Progressive Addition Lenses.....II-19
Progressive Power Lenses.....II-19
Trifocal Lenses.....II-19
Aspherical Lenses.....II-19
1$100
   Task-Specific Lenses.....II-20
Photochromatic Lenses.....II-20
Limitations.....II-20
Mirrored lenses.....II-20
Polaroid lenses.....II-20
Anti-Glare Lenses.....II-20
1$100
   Anti-Reflective Lenses.....II-21
Hydrophobic Topcoating.....II-21
Anti-Reflective (AR) Procedure.....II-21
Hard Coating.....II-21
Hand Cleaning.....II-21
1$100
   Ultrasonic Cleaning.....II-22
Degassing.....II-22
Inspection.....II-22
Vacuum Coating.....II-22
Tinted Lenses.....II-22
1$100
   Frames.....II-23
Metal Frames.....II-23
Plastic Frames.....II-23
Rimless Frames.....II-23
New Space-Age Materials for Frames.....II-23
1$100
   Sunglasses.....II-24
A Brief History.....II-24
1$100
   Emergence of Designer Sunglasses in Late 1970s.....II-25
Quality – A Significant Element in 1980s.....II-25
Sunglasses – A Fashion Accessory in the 1990s.....II-25
1$100
   Sport-Specific Sunglasses: A New Segment.....II-26
Sunglasses – Primarily Driven by Fashion.....II-26
Sunglass Styles: 1990s.....II-26
Traditional Styles.....II-26
1$100
   Retro Styles.....II-27
Sport Styles.....II-27
Prescription and Non-prescription Sunglasses.....II-27
Lenses and Frames for Sunglasses.....II-27
Colors in Sunglass Lenses.....II-27
1$100
   Types of Lenses for Sunglasses.....II-281$100
   Growth Drivers.....II-29
Depletion of Ozone Layer.....II-29
Contact Lenses.....II-29
Trend Towards Multiple Purchases.....II-29
Marketing of Sunglasses.....II-29
1$100
  3. COMMON VISION DEFECTS AND VISION CORRECTION TECHNIQUES.....II-305 $500  
   Common Vision Defects.....II-30
Myopia.....II-30
Hyperopia.....II-30
Astigmatism/Astigma Angle.....II-30
Presbyopia.....II-30
Hypermetropia.....II-30
1$100
   Vision Correction Techniques.....II-31
Eyeglasses – The Most Common Method of Vision Correction.....II-31
Radial Keratotomy.....II-31
Photorefractive Keratotomy.....II-31
Custom-Built Moulds.....II-31
Eyeglasses as Safety Means.....II-31
1$100
   Common Eye Hazards.....II-32
Protective Eyeglasses.....II-32
Short-term Outlook.....II-32
1$100
   Lenses for Protective Eyeglasses.....II-33
Use of Glass Lenses Limited to Heat-Treated Glass.....II-33
Polycarbonate and Plastic – Popular for Resistance.....II-33
Tinted Lenses – Increase Protectiveness.....II-33
Single Lens Frames for Protective Eyeglasses.....II-33
1$100
   Laser Protection: A Common Application of Safety Eyeglasses.....II-34
Criteria for Selecting Laser Protection Eyewear.....II-34
1$100
  4. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS.....II-351 $100  
   Rimless Eyeglasses Invented in Japan.....II-35
Scratchproof Plastic Lenses.....II-35
OPTX 20/20 HydroTac Lenses for Safety Glasses.....II-35
1$100
  5. OTHER DEVELOPMENTS.....II-361 $100  
   Bausch & Lomb Receives FDA Clearance.....II-36
Bausch & Lomb Obtains FDA Clearance for Crystalens HDTM.....II-36
Hoya Surgical Optics Receives FDA Approval.....II-36
1$100
  6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS.....II-3715 $1000  
   Vision-Ease Lens Unveils LifeRx® D35 Bifocal.....II-37
Flyrr.com Introduces Designer Eyewear and Sunglasses Brands.....II-37
William Rast to Unleash new Eyewear Brands.....II-37
Tactical and Wiley X Roll Out Superior-Quality Eyewear.....II-37
Paris Gallery Introduces Chopard’s Eyewear Collection for Men.....II-37
1$100
   Star Unveils Riding Sunglasses.....II-38
Xtreme Fashion &Comfort Launches New Safety Spectacles.....II-38
Simply Eyeglasses Unveils New Stylish Eyewear Collection.....II-38
Bobster Eyewear Introduces Interchangeable Lenses.....II-38
1$100
   Essilor India Introduces Custom Spectacles for Indians.....II-39
Fitovers Rolls out a New Variety of Prescription Sunglasses.....II-39
Sperian Protection Introduces A900 Series of Eyewears.....II-39
William Rast and Viva International Sign Agreement.....II-39
Transitions Optical and Indo Launch Advanced Lenses under Transitions VI Range
  (Spain).....II-39
1$100
   Safilo Group Launches 55DSL Sunglasses.....II-40
Safilo Group Introduces New Sunglasses under Gucci Eyeweb Collection.....II-40
1$100
   Seiko Optical Launches Seiko Superior Lenses.....II-41
Sundog Eyewear Launches Smoke-Colored Mela-Lens™, Mela-Lens™ Photochromic and
  Mela-Lens™ Polarized.....II-41
1$100
   Hoya Lens India Unveils Customized Lenses in India.....II-42
Galaxy Optical and Religion Clothing Unveils Eyewear Collection.....II-42
Super Sunglasses Launches New Model of Sunglasses.....II-42
Goggles and Glasses Introduces New Vintage Tattoo Sunglasses Line.....II-42
1$100
   Tint-A-Shield Launches Reusable and Removable Sunglasses.....II-43
Solaris Unveils Roberto Cavalli’s Sunglass Collection.....II-43
Solaris Introduces Emilio Pucci Collection of Sunglass.....II-43
Mormaii Rolls Out MX Collection.....II-43
Sourcingmap Wholesale Sunglasses Unveils Fashion Sunglasses Range.....II-43
Jimmy Choo Introduces Sunglasses Collection.....II-43
1$100
   Fat Face Rolls Out Sunglasses Collection.....II-44
CTSwholesalesunglasses.com Introduces 2008 Sunglass Series.....II-44
Revision Eyewear Launches Hellfly Ballistic Sunglass.....II-44
Ono's Trading Launches Longitude Sunglasses.....II-44
Petrol Eyewear to Launch Polarized Driving Sunglass Collection.....II-44
AffordableVision.com Launches Website for Eyeglass.....II-44
1$100
   ICU Eyewear Launches Eco-Friendly Reading Eyeglasses.....II-45
Couteur Designs Rolls Out Four New Optical Styles.....II-45
Tri-Specs Rolls Out Stereo Wireless Headphone Sunglasses.....II-45
GlassesUSA Unveils Washington Collection of Eyeglasses.....II-45
1$100
   SmartBuyGlasses Introduces 2009 Prada Sunglasses Line.....II-46
Revision Rolls Out Sawfly-TX Tactical Eyewear System.....II-46
Seiko Optical Unveils Super MV 1.67.....II-46
Carl Zeiss Vision Unveils Zeiss Individual SV.....II-46
1$100
   Clearly Contacts Introduces Progressive Eyeglasses.....II-47
Mauli Jim Unveils New Sunglasses Collection for Women.....II-47
4x4 Launches New Safety Eyewear.....II-47
Sundog Eyewear Launches Sundog Mela-Lens.....II-47
Titan Fastrack Rolls Out Army Collection of Sunglasses and Watches.....II-47
1$100
   EyeGearZone.com Unveils Freedom24 Motorcycle Sunglasses.....II-48
Indo Internacional Introduces New Edition of Mido.....II-48
Indo Internacional Launches Eyewear Collection.....II-48
Quantum Optics Unveils Gargoyles Optical Collection.....II-48
Coastal Contacts Introduces Progressive Lens Eyeglasses.....II-48
1$100
   Nanofilm Rolls Out Clarity® Defog It.....II-49
Sony Rolls Out Movie Eyeglasses.....II-49
NEC Unveils Retina-Display Translation Specs.....II-49
Nunzio Giuseppe Caruso Introduces Eye Protection Device.....II-49
Bausch & Lomb to Launch Crystalens HD.....II-49
1$100
   Indo International Launches LifeMADE Golf lenses.....II-50
Indo International Rolls Out LifeMADE Shooting Progressive Lenses.....II-50
Transitions Optical Introduces Transitions® VI lenses.....II-50
Seiko Optical Introduces New Frame Models under Titanium Collection.....II-50
EyeGlasses123.com Introduces Sunglasses Collection of ED Hardy’s.....II-50
1$100
   Carl Zeiss Introduces i.Scription®.....II-51
Marchon Unleashes Karl Lagerfeld Sunwear Collection.....II-51
Carrera Rolls Out Eyewear Frames Featuring Extendable Temples.....II-51
1$100
  7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY.....II-5218 $1100  
   Viva International Inks Licensing Agreement with Mark Nason.....II-52
Barberini Acquires Ophthalmic Unit of Schott.....II-52
De Rigo Vision Enters into License Agreement with Blufin.....II-52
Essilor Acquires Signet Armorlite.....II-52
1$100
   FGX International Merges with Essilor.....II-53
Lens Dynamics Merges with Firestone Optics.....II-53
Kaenon Polarized Inks Partnership with Rodenstock.....II-53
Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Partners with PixelOptics.....II-53
1$100
   GlassesUSA Enters into Partnership with Lions Club.....II-54
Gitanjali Lifestyle Inks Joint Venture Agreement with Hassan's Optician
  Company.....II-54
Oakley Renews Agreement with Dorna Sports.....II-54
Luxottica Group Renews Agreement with Salvatore Ferragamo Italia.....II-54
Luxottica Group Inks Agreement with Tory Burch.....II-54
1$100
   Marcolin and Montblanc Renew Agreement.....II-55
Sundog Eyewear Renews Contract with Paula Creamer.....II-55
Safilo Group and Sweetface Fashion Company Renew Agreement.....II-55
Safilo Group Establishes Subsidiary in Moscow.....II-55
1$100
   Boots Opticians and Dollond & Aitchison to Merge.....II-56
National Vision Purchases Eyeglass World chain.....II-56
Skechers USA Inks Agreement with Viva Intl.....II-56
Teijin Develops Bioplastic Eyeglasses in Partnership with Tanaka Foresight.....II-56
Abbott Laboratories Acquires Visiogen.....II-56
1$100
   Bushnell Outdoor Products Takes-Over Cebe.....II-57
Optoplast Eyewear, Andrew Actman and Actman & Mico to Merge.....II-57
Safilo Group Inks a Licensing Agreement with Tommy Hilfiger.....II-57
Indo Collaborates with McLaren.....II-57
1$100
   Eschenbach Group Takes Over Tura Eyewear.....II-58
FGX International Purchases Corinne McCormack.....II-58
Maui Jim Terminates Agreement with Luxottica.....II-58
Karl Lagerfeld Enters into Distribution Agreement with Optic 2000.....II-58
Luxottica to Acquire Stake in Multiopticas.....II-58
1$100
   Luxottica Renews License Agreement with Donna Karen.....II-59
OptumHealth Joins Hand with Prevent Blindness America.....II-59
Luxottica to Merge Two Production Facilities.....II-59
1$100
   Gold & Wood and Boucheron Sign Agreement.....II-60
Tod's Group Sign Agreement with Marcolin Group.....II-60
LBI Eyewear Inks Agreement with DreamWorks Animation.....II-60
Luxottica Group and Stella McCartney Ink Agreement.....II-60
1$100
   USA Triathlon Selects Focal Point Sunglasses as Corporate Partner.....II-61
AxleFuel™ Enters into Partnership with HL Motorsports.....II-61
Safilo Group and Jones Apparel Group Renew Agreement.....II-61
Gucci Group Renews Agreement with Safilo Group.....II-61
Safilo Group Acquires Just Spectacles and Sunglass Island Retail Chains.....II-61
1$100
   Winona Capital Management Snaps Up Dragon Alliance.....II-62
Relativity Capital Takes Over Nivisys Industries.....II-62
AT Cross Purchases Native Eyewear.....II-62
Houchens Industries Buys Cohen Fashion Optical.....II-62
Volcom Takes Over Electric Visual Evolution.....II-62
1$100
   Essilor International Purchases Interstate Optical.....II-63
Bausch & Lomb Acquires Eyeonics.....II-63
Indo Internacional and Buchmann Optical Holding Sign Letter of Intent.....II-63
Luxottica Group Signs Agreement with Diethelm Keller.....II-63
VSP Vision Care Takes Over Marchon Eyewear.....II-63
1$100
   Jil Sander Group Signs Agreement with Marchon Eyewear.....II-64
Marcolin Group and Les Jardins d'Avron Sign Agreement.....II-64
FGX International Holdings Takes Over Dioptics Medical Products.....II-64
1$100
   Eschenbach Group Snaps Up International Eyewear.....II-65
Menicon Snaps Up Rose K International.....II-65
Nikon Optical USA Takes Over Minority Interest in Encore Optics.....II-65
1$100
   Scandinavian Eyewear Takes Over Seven.....II-66
LensCrafters Acquires Modern View Glasses Shops.....II-66
Reliance Retail Enters into Joint Venture with Pearle Europe.....II-66
Sunglass Hut to Foray into Indian Market.....II-66
Indo Enters into Joint Venture with GKB Ophthalmic.....II-66
1$100
   Coastal Contacts Installs NIDEK Robotic Handling Unit (RHU) Machine.....II-67
Titan to Launch 200 New Stores in India.....II-67
Eyeglass World Extends Range of Designer Frames.....II-67
Cotran Brothers to Establish U.S. Optical.....II-67
Coastal Contacts Introduces New Eyeglasses Facilities.....II-67
1$100
   Hoya Corp Acquires Dioptra.....II-68
Sunglass Hut Signs Agreement with Diethelm Keller.....II-68
Safilo to Open Retail Stores.....II-68
Essilor India Acquires Stakes in Hyderabad Firm.....II-68
Raf Simons, Marchon Eyewear Ally for New Eyewear Collection.....II-68
Essilor Acquires Prescription Laboratories.....II-68
1$100
   Essilor Acquires Optymal Ood.....II-69
Marcolin Group Signs Global Licensing Agreement for Dsquared2 Eyewear.....II-69
1$100
  8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS.....II-704 $400  
   Bausch & Lomb, Inc. (US).....II-70
The Carl Zeiss Group (Germany).....II-70
De Rigo S.p.A. (Italy).....II-70
1$100
   Essilor International (France).....II-71
Hoya Corporation (Japan).....II-71
Indo Internacional, S.A. (Spain).....II-71
1$100
   Luxottica Group S.p.A. (Italy).....II-72
Oakley, Inc. (USA).....II-72
Safilo Group S.p.A. (Italy).....II-72
1$100
   TEK Optical Canada (Canada).....II-73
1$100
  9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE.....II-74   
   Unit Analytics.....II-74
Table 5: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-74
1$350
   Table 6: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$350
   Table 7: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$350
   Eyeglasses Market by Product Group/Segment.....II-77
Lenses Market.....II-77
Table 8: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-77
1$350
   Table 9: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$350
   Table 10: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$350
   Lenses by Material Type.....II-80
Table 11: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-80

Table 12: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-80
1$350
   Table 13: World 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Material Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Lenses, Plastic Lenses, and MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$350
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Glass Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excludingJapan), Latin America, and Rest of WorldMarkets Independently Analyzed (includescorresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$350
   Table 15: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$350
   Table 16: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$350
   Table 17: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$350
   Table 18: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$350
   Table 19: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$350
   Table 20: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$350
   Table 21: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$350
   Table 22: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$350
   Lenses by Design Type.....II-91
Table 23: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-91

Table 24: World Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-91
1$350
   Table 25: World 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$350
   Table 26: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$350
   Table 27: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$350
   Table 28: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$350
   Table 29: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$350
   Table 30: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$350
   Table 31: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-981$350
   Table 32: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$350
   Table 33: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-3501$350
   Table 34: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$350
   Frames Market.....II-102
Table 35: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-102
1$350
   Table 36: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$350
   Table 37: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$350
   Frames by Material Type.....II-105
Table 38: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-105

Table 39: World Historic Review for Frames by Product Segment – Metal and Plastic Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-105
1$350
   Table 40: World 11-Year Perspective for Frames by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Metal and Plastic Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015.....II-1061$350
   Table 41: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1071$350
   Table 42: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1081$350
   Table 43: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1091$350
   Table 44: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1101$350
   Table 45: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$350
   Table 46: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$350
   Sunglasses Market.....II-113
Table 47: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-113
1$350
   Table 48: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1141$350
   Table 49: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1151$350
   Sunglasses by Category.....II-116
Table 50: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-116

Table 51: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-116
1$350
   Table 52: World 11-Year Perspective for Sunglasses by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Premium-Priced and Popular- Priced Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015.....II-1171$350
   Table 53: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1181$350
   Table 54: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1191$350
   Table 55: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1201$350
   Table 56: 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 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1211$350
   Table 57: World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1221$350
   Table 58: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1231$350
   Dollar Analytics.....II-124
Table 59: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-124
1$350
   Table 60: World Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1251$350
   Table 61: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1261$350
   Eyeglasses Market by Product Group/Segment.....II-127
Lenses Market.....II-127
Table 62: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-127
1$350
   Table 63: World Historic Review for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1281$350
   Table 64: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1291$350
   Frames Market.....II-130
Table 65: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-130
1$350
   Table 66: World Historic Review for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1311$350
   Table 67: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1321$350
   Sunglasses Market.....II-133
Table 68: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-133
1$350
   Table 69: World Historic Review for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1341$350
   Table 70: World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1351$350
III. MARKET200$2350
  1. THE UNITED STATES.....III-133 $2175  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
Factors Key to the US Eyeglasses Market.....III-1
Aging Population: A Definite Market Opportunity.....III-1
1$75
   Table 71: US Retail Eyewear Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by Product Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

Table 72: US Eyewear Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Eyewear Users by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
Increased Replacements Augur Well for the US Eyeglasses Market.....III-2
1$200
   Increased Level of Health Awareness.....III-3
Competitive Scenario.....III-3
Table 73: US Retail Optical Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Total Value Sales by Leading Retailers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
1$200
   Table 74: Leading Players in the US Eyeglass Frames Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Safilo, Marchon, Luxottica, and Others – A Historic Perspective (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
Noteworthy Trends in the US Eyeglasses Market.....III-4
Bifocals: Edged Aside by Progressive Lenses.....III-4
1$200
   New Raw Materials Challenge Polycarbonate in Lens Manufacture.....III-5
Plastic Versions Dominate the Lenses & Frames Market in the US.....III-5
1$75
   Table 75: Retail Structure of Frames Market in the US (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Outlet Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
Growth Uncertainty in Sunglasses Market.....III-6
1$200
   Positive Outlook amid Recession.....III-71$75
   Young Males Drive Optimism in Sunglasses Industry.....III-8
Evolving Market Segments Augur Well for Sunglasses Market.....III-8
1$75
   Sunglasses – A Special Review.....III-9
Consumer Profile.....III-9
Distribution Dynamics.....III-9
1$75
   Table 76: Market for Sunglasses in the United States (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Retail Dollar Sales by Distribution Channels (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
Manufacturing Standards for Sunglasses.....III-10
American National Standards, Inc. (ANSI) and FDA Voluntary Labeling.....III-10
1$200
   Standards for Labeling Three Categories of Lenses.....III-11
Key Export/Import Statistics.....III-11
Table 77: US Exports of Glasses for Corrective Spectacles (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Key Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
1$200
   Table 78: US Exports of Plastic Mountings and Frames for Goggles & Spectacles (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Key Country/ Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

Table 79: US Exports of Mountings and Frames of Material Other than Plastic for Goggle &,Spectacles (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Key Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$200
   Table 80: US Exports of Parts for Mountings and Frames for Goggles & Spectacles (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Key Country/ Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 81: US Exports of Goggles & Spectacles (excluding Sunglasses) (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Key Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$200
   Table 82: US Exports of Sunglasses (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Key Country/ Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Imports.....III-14
Table 83: US Imports of Glasses for Corrective Spectacles (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Key Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$200
   Table 84: US Imports of Plastic Mountings and Frames for Goggles & Spectacles (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Key Country/ Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

Table 85: US Imports of Mountings and Frames of Material Other than Plastic for Goggles &, Spectacles (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Key Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$200
   Table 86: US Imports of Parts for Mountings and Frames for Goggles &, Spectacles (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Key Country/ Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

Table 87: US Imports of Goggles & Spectacles (excluding Sunglasses) (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Key Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$200
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-172$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-197$525
   Key Players.....III-26
Bausch & Lomb, Inc......III-26
Oakley, Inc......III-26
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-27
Table 88: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$200
   Table 89: US Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-281$200
   Table 90: US 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-291$200
   Table 91: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 92: US Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$200
   Table 93: US 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-311$200
   Table 94: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32

Table 95: US Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
1$200
   Table 96: US 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$200
  2. CANADA.....III-3417 $2075  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-34
Current & Future Analysis.....III-34
Glance at the Canadian Eyewear Industry.....III-34
Sunglasses- A Highly Desired Fashion Accessory of Canadian Consumers.....III-34
1$75
   Ageing Population to Drive Growth.....III-35
Understanding Canadian Consumers.....III-35
Key Export/Import Statistics.....III-35
Table 97: Canadian Imports of Glasses for Corrective Spectacles (2009): Breakdown of Import Value (in US$) by Source Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$200
   Table 98: Canadian Imports of Plastic Mountings & Frames for Goggles & Spectacles (2009): Breakdown of Import Value (in US$) by Source Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-361$200
   Table 99: Canadian Imports of Mountings and Frames of Material Other than Plastic for Goggles & Spectacles (2009): Breakdown of Import Value (US$ Million) by Key Source Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-371$200
   Table 100: Canadian Imports of Parts for Mountings and Frames for Goggles & Spectacles (2009): Breakdown of Import Value (US$) by Key Source Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-381$200
   Table 101: Canadian Imports of Goggles & Spectacles (2009): Breakdown of Import Value (US$) by Key Source Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-391$200
   Exports.....III-40
Table 102: Canadian Exports of Glasses for Corrective Spectacles (2009): Breakdown of Export Value (in US$) by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$200
   Table 103: Canadian Exports of Goggles & Spectacles (2009): Breakdown of Export Value (in US$) by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-411$200
   Product Developments.....III-42
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-42
1$75
   Key Player.....III-43
TEK Optical Canada.....III-43
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-44
Table 104: 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$200
   Table 105: Canadian Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-451$200
   Table 106: Canadian 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-461$200
   Table 107: Canadian 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 108: Canadian Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$200
   Table 109: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-481$200
   Table 110: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

Table 111: Canadian Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$200
   Table 112: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$200
  3. JAPAN.....III-5110 $1475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-51
Current & Future Analysis.....III-51
Global Downturn Encourages Acquisition of Small & Mid Size Retailers – A Key
  Trend.....III-51
Distribution Channels.....III-51
1$75
   Distribution Chain in Japan for Visual Corrective Lenses.....III-52
Key Market Findings.....III-52
Table 113: Eyeglasses Market in Japan (Q2-2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$200
   Product Launch.....III-53
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-53
Key Player.....III-53
Hoya Corporation.....III-53
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-54
Table 114: Japanese 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$200
   Table 115: Japanese Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-551$200
   Table 116: Japanese 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-561$200
   Table 117: Japanese 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57

Table 118: Japanese Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$200
   Table 119: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-581$200
   Table 120: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59

Table 121: Japanese Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$200
   Table 122: Japanese 11 -Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$200
  4. EUROPE.....III-6115 $2075  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-61
Current & Future Analysis.....III-61
Market Overview.....III-61
Stiff Market Competition Drives Innovation in the European Eyeglasses
  Market.....III-61
Inclination towards Asian Sourcing.....III-61
1$75
   Table 123: Average Replacement Cycle for Frames in Europe by Country – Germany, Spain, France, UK, and Italy.....III-62
Product Launches.....III-62
1$200
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-63
B. Market Analytics.....III-63
Table 124: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – France, Germany, taly, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$200
   Table 125: European Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-641$200
   Table 126: European 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-651$200
   Table 127: European 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-661$200
   Table 128: European Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-671$200
   Table 129: European 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-681$200
   Table 130: European 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69

Table 131: European Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69
1$200
   Table 132: European 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-701$200
   Table 133: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-711$200
   Table 134: European Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-721$200
   Table 135: European 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-731$200
   Table 136: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74

Table 137: European Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$200
   Table 138: European 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75
1$200
  4a. FRANCE.....III-768 $1100  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-76
Current & Future Analysis.....III-76
Lenses and Frames Market to Drive Growth.....III-76
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-76
1$75
   Key Player.....III-77
Essilor International.....III-77
B. Market Analytics.....III-77
Table 139: French 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$200
   Table 140: French Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-781$200
   Table 141: French 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-791$200
   Table 142: French 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80

Table 143: French Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80
1$200
   Table 144: French 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-811$200
   Table 145: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82

Table 146: French Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
1$200
   Table 147: French 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83
1$200
  4b. GERMANY.....III-8410 $1250  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-84
Current & Future Analysis.....III-84
Eyeglasses Market Overview.....III-84
Spectacles Market.....III-84
Sunglasses Market.....III-84
Channels of Distribution.....III-84
1$75
   German Health Service Modernisation Act.....III-85
Large-Scale Healthcare Reforms on Cards.....III-85
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-85
1$75
   Key Player.....III-86
The Carl Zeiss Group.....III-86
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-87
Table 148: German 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87
1$200
   Table 149: German Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-881$200
   Table 150: German 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-891$200
   Table 151: German 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90

Table 152: German Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90
1$200
   Table 153: German 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-911$200
   Table 154: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92

Table 155: German Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92
1$200
   Table 156: German 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93
1$200
  4c. ITALY.....III-9418 $2050  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-94
Current & Future Analysis.....III-94
Market Overview.....III-94
1$75
   Table 157: Italian Eyewear Retail Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Optical Outlets by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-95
Global Economic Recession Takes its Toll on the Italian Eyewear Market.....III-95
Demand for Italian Eyewear in Overseas Market Goes Downwards.....III-95
1$200
   Optimism Continues to Prevail in the Italian Eyewear Industry.....III-96
Small Frames and Lenses in High Demand.....III-96
Purchase Behavior of Teenagers and Tweens.....III-96
Teenagers.....III-96
Tweens.....III-96
Export & Import Scenario.....III-96
1$75
   Key Statistics.....III-97
Table 158: Export Market for Italian Eyeglasses (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Product (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-97
1$200
   Table 159: Export Market for Italian Sunglasses (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98

Table 160: Export Market for Italian Frames (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98
1$200
   Imports.....III-99
Table 161: Import Market for Italian Sunglasses (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-99

Table 162: Import Market for Italian Frames (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-99
1$200
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-1001$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-1012$150
   Key Players.....III-103
De Rigo S.p.A.....III-103
Luxottica Group S.p.A.....III-103
1$75
   Safilo Group S.p.A.....III-1041$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-105
Table 163: Italian 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-105
1$200
   Table 164: Italian Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1061$200
   Table 165: Italian 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1071$200
   Table 166: Italian 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-108

Table 167: Italian Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-108
1$200
   Table 168: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1091$200
   Table 169: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-110

Table 170: Italian Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-110
1$200
   Table 171: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-111
1$200
  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM.....III-11210 $1150  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-112
Current & Future Analysis.....III-112
Eyecare and Optical Industry in UK: A Review.....III-112
Optical Retail Stores – A Current Picture.....III-112
Sunglasses Emerge as a Lucrative Segment for Eyewear Manufacturers.....III-112
1$75
   Product Launch.....III-113
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-113
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-115
Table 172: UK 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-115
1$200
   Table 173: UK Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1161$200
   Table 174: UK 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1171$200
   Table 175: UK 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-118

Table 176: UK Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-118
1$200
   Table 177: UK 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1191$200
   Table 178: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-120

Table 179: UK Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-120
1$200
   Table 180: UK 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-121
1$200
  4e. SPAIN.....III-12210 $1150  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-122
Current & Future Analysis.....III-122
Market Overview.....III-122
Open to Foreign Production.....III-122
Sunglasses Market.....III-122
Monopolized by Few Large Manufacturers.....III-122
1$75
   Product Launches.....III-1231$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-124
Key Player.....III-124
Indo Internacional, S.A.....III-124
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-125
Table 181: Spanish 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-125
1$200
   Table 182: Spanish Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1261$200
   Table 183: Spanish 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1271$200
   Table 184: Spanish 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-128

Table 185: Spanish Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-128
1$200
   Table 186: Spanish 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1291$200
   Table 187: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-130

Table 188: Spanish Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-130
1$200
   Table 189: Spanish 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-131
1$200
  4f. RUSSIA.....III-1328 $1100  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-132
Current & Future Analysis.....III-132
Optical Retail Chains Gaining Ground.....III-132
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-132
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-133
Table 190: Russian 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-133
1$200
   Table 191: Russian Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1341$200
   Table 192: Russian 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1351$200
   Table 193: Russian 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-136

Table 194: Russian Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-136
1$200
   Table 195: Russian 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1371$200
   Table 196: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-138

Table 197: Russian Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-138
1$200
   Table 198: Russian 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-139
1$200
  4g. REST OF EUROPE.....III-1408 $1100  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-140
Current & Future Analysis.....III-140
Swiss Opportunities on the Cards.....III-140
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-140
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-141
Table 199: Rest of Europe 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-141
1$200
   Table 200: Rest of Europe Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1421$200
   Table 201: Rest of Europe 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1431$200
   Table 202: Rest of Europe 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-144

Table 203: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-144
1$200
   Table 204: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1451$200
   Table 205: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1461$200
   Table 206: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-147

Table 207: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-147
1$200
  5. ASIA-PACIFIC.....III-14835 $2225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-148
Current & Future Analysis.....III-148
Asia-Pacific – A Lucrative Market for Eyeglasses.....III-148
Blossoming Market for Lenses.....III-148
1$75
   A Dual Purpose Destination.....III-149
Table 208: Leading Players in the Asia-Pacific Spectacle Lens Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hoya Corporation, SOLA, Essilor, Seiko Optical, and Others- A Historical Perspective (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-149
1$200
   Product Launches.....III-150
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-150
2$150
   Focus on Select Markets.....III-152
Australia.....III-152
Market Overview.....III-152
1$75
   Major Trends.....III-153
Vision Correction and Graying Population Jacks Growth.....III-153
Eyeglasses Witness a Phenomenal Shift.....III-153
Health Insurance Fund Influencing Choice of Optical Dispenser.....III-153
China.....III-153
Entering the Dragon’s Lair.....III-153
1$75
   Production Scenario.....III-154
Shenzhen: A Major Production Center for Eyeglasses.....III-154
Wenzhou: Horizons for Growth.....III-154
Damaiyu Economic Development Zone.....III-154
1$75
   Bright Future Outlook for Eyeglasses Market.....III-155
Leading Global Companies Eye Chinese Eyewear Market.....III-155
1$75
   Supply Market.....III-156
Profiling Chinese Consumers.....III-156
Entry into WTO: Opportunities and Challenges.....III-156
1$75
   Development Targets.....III-157
Key Trends.....III-157
Fashionable Eyeglasses on the Rise.....III-157
Increasing Focus on Innovative Sunglasses Designs.....III-157
Intense Competition in the Chinese Eyeglasses Market.....III-157
1$75
   Franchise Operations Gain Importance.....III-1581$75
   Despite Rapid Growth Hurdles Still Remain.....III-159
Uneven Distribution of Production Bases.....III-159
Irrational Product Mix.....III-159
Weak International Representation.....III-159
Weak R&D Ability.....III-159
Absence of Domestic Marketing and Distribution Network.....III-159
1$75
   Lack of Strong Brand Value.....III-160
Complete Professional Training System.....III-160
Regulations Governing Spectacles Exports.....III-160
Hong Kong.....III-160
Market Overview.....III-160
1$75
   Manufacturers Perspective.....III-1611$75
   Hong Kong Eyewear Makers Challenging Italian Producers.....III-162
The Chinese Connection.....III-162
Outsourcing of Frame Production to Hong Kong Gaining Ground.....III-162
1$75
   Industry Trends.....III-163
Offshore Outsourcing Enables Industry to Focus on Brand Management.....III-163
Downstream Expansion.....III-163
Growing Focus on Quality.....III-163
OBM & ODM Trends.....III-163
Retail Opportunities in China.....III-163
1$75
   Product Trends.....III-164
Trend Towards Lightweight Material.....III-164
Fashion Brands & Designer Labels to Make a Mark.....III-164
Lenses Sport New Properties.....III-164
Frames Being Designed for Trendy Look.....III-164
1$75
   Frame Raw Materials – Greater Dependence on Imports.....III-165
Sales Channels.....III-165
Export Market Hit by Economic Recession.....III-165
1$75
   Regulatory Norms Governing Exports.....III-166
Table 209: Hong Kong Export Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Eyewear Exports by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-166

Table 210: Hong Kong Export Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Eyewear Exports by Product Category (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-166
1$200
   Promotional Activity.....III-167
Spectacles for All Categories.....III-167
Q-Mark Certification.....III-167
India.....III-167
Market Overview.....III-167
1$75
   Growing Market for Eyewear Products.....III-168
Liberalization Alters Market Situation.....III-168
1$75
   Transition from Traditional to High-Quality Optical Products.....III-169
Indian Eyewear Industry Under Scan.....III-169
1$75
   Competitive Landscape.....III-170
Metros and Larger Cities- Major Growth Drivers.....III-170
Segment Analysis.....III-170
Fashion-Eyewear.....III-170
Sunglasses Segment.....III-170
Optical Segment.....III-170
1$75
   Imported Products- Lifeline of Indian Optical Sector.....III-171
Non-Standardized Goods- An End-Product of Unorganized Eyewear Sector.....III-171
Product Launches.....III-171
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-172
Korea.....III-172
Eyewear Industry – A Perspective.....III-172
New Zealand.....III-172
Market Overview.....III-172
1$75
   Singapore.....III-173
The Lenses Market.....III-173
Frames and Sunglasses Market.....III-173
Distribution Channel.....III-173
End-Users.....III-173
1$75
   Other Key Facts.....III-174
High Occurrence of Myopia Among Singaporeans.....III-174
High-Receptivity to the US, Italian, and Japanese Brands.....III-174
Taiwan.....III-174
Eyewear Industry to Manufacture High-Value Eyewear Products.....III-174
1$75
   China – A Major Market for Leading Taiwanese Optical Lens Makers.....III-175
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-175
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-176
Table 211: Asia-Pacific 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-176
1$200
   Table 212: Asia-Pacific Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1771$200
   Table 213: Asia-Pacific 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1781$200
   Table 214: Asia-Pacific 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-179

Table 215: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-179
1$200
   Table 216: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1801$200
   Table 217: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1811$200
   Table 218: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-182

Table 219: Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-182
1$200
  6. LATIN AMERICA.....III-1839 $1275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-183
Current & Future Analysis.....III-183
Focus on Select Markets.....III-183
Brazil.....III-183
Many Takers for Sports Glasses.....III-183
Contraband: The Biggest Growth Dampener.....III-183
Chile.....III-183
Optical Market Overview.....III-183
1$75
   Mexico.....III-184
Competition Intensifies in the Mexican Optical Market.....III-184
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-184
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-185
Table 220: Latin America 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-185
1$200
   Table 221: Latin America Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1861$200
   Table 222: Latin America 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1871$200
   Table 223: Latin America 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-188

Table 224: Latin America Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-188
1$200
   Table 225: Latin America 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1891$200
   Table 226: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1901$200
   Table 227: Latin America Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-191

Table 228: Latin America 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-191
1$200
  7. REST OF WORLD.....III-1929 $1200  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-192
Current & Future Analysis.....III-192
High-End Products Gaining Ground.....III-192
Middle East - Market Information.....III-192
Optical Goods Market in United Arab Emirates.....III-192
1$75
   Product Launches.....III-193
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-193
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-194
Table 229: Rest of World 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-194
1$200
   Table 230: Rest of World Historic Review 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 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1951$200
   Table 231: Rest of World 11-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 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1961$200
   Table 232: Rest of 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 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-197

Table 233: Rest of World Historic Review for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-197
1$200
   Table 234: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1981$200
   Table 235: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1991$200
   Table 236: Rest of World Historic Review for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-200

Table 237: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-200
1$200
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 310$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 419 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 474)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                121    
Canada                             8
Japan                              8  
Europe                           195  
     France                       33
     Germany                      32 
     The United Kingdom           28 
     Italy                        47 
     Spain                         8
     Rest of Europe               47 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)   136 
Latin America                      1
Africa                             1
Middle-East                        4
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