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  EYEGLASSES
A Global Strategic Business Report

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

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

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  EYEGLASSES (Complete Report) Pages : 869   | $3950
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-4
Single Vision Lenses.....I-4
  
   Bifocal Lenses.....I-5
Progressive Addition Lenses.....I-5
Frames.....I-5
Metal Frames.....I-5
Plastic Frames.....I-5
Sunglasses.....I-5
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY122$2250
  1. Industry Dynamics.....II-16 $1000  
   Changing Image of Eyeglasses.....II-1
Table 1: Global Population Demographics (2000-2040): Percentage Breakdown by Age Group – Below 44 and 45 & Above.....II-1

Table 2: Global Eyeglasses Market (2005): Percentage of Population Using Corrective Lenses by Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1
1$400
   Table 3: Global Ophthalmic Market (2005): Means of Vision Correction by Type – Spectacle Lenses, Contact Lenses, Ready Made, and Refractive Surgery (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
Plastic Frames Covering More Space.....II-2
Factors Influencing Growth Rates in the Spectacles Frame Segment.....II-2
Demand for Branded Sunglasses on the Rise.....II-2
Sunglasses for Cool Image.....II-2
1$400
   Sunglass Designing Determines Safety.....II-3
Primary Motivators for Sunglass Sales.....II-3
Travel-Retail Sales of Sunglasses Continue to Grow.....II-3
1$100
   Changing Lifestyles Propel Demand......II-4
Media, Playing a Key Role.....II-4
A New Horizon on the Internet.....II-4
Retailers Launching Designer Eyewear.....II-4
1$100
   Competitive Scenario.....II-5
Table 4: Leading Players in the Global Lens Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Essilor, Carl Zeiss Vision, Hoya, Transitions, Rodenstock, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
Leading Eyewear Brands in the Global Eyeglasses Market (2003): Ranked by Wholesale
  Sales – Ray-Ban, Oakley, Armani, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Calvin Klein,
    YSL, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana.....II-5
1$400
   Leading Sports Eyewear Brands in the Global Eyeglasses Market (2003) – Arnette,
  Killer Loop, Adidas, Bolle, Carrera, Cebe, Fila, Head, and Kappa.....II-6
World’s Top Five Prescription Frames and Sunglasses Manufacturers (2003).....II-6
1$100
  2. Eyeglasses – An Introduction.....II-73 $300  
   Invention & History.....II-7
Growth Areas in the Eyeglasses Market.....II-7
1$100
   Are Contact Lenses an Effective Substitute for Eyeglasses?.....II-8
Distribution Dynamics.....II-8
Retail Channels for Frames.....II-8
Major Trends Affecting the Market.....II-8
Optical Frame Manufacturing Moves to Asia.....II-8
1$100
   Small Frames Preferred in the West.....II-9
CAD Tools Aid in Innovative Frame Designs.....II-9
Graying of Baby Boomers Boost Frames Market.....II-9
Innovation – Key to Competitive Edge.....II-9
1$100
  3. Product Overview.....II-1015 $1300  
   Lenses.....II-10
Table 5: Global Lenses Market (2005): Average Price (in Euro) per Lens by Select Company – Hoya, Essilor, and Carl Zeiss-Sola (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-10
1$400
   Types of Surface Treatments / Coatings Used for Lenses.....II-11
Types of Lenses: By Lens Material.....II-11
Table 6: Refraction Index of Corrective Lenses by Material Type – Glass, Plastic (Low/Medium Index), Polycarbonate, and Plastic (High/Very High Index).....II-11
Glass Lenses.....II-11
Plastic Lenses.....II-11
1$400
   Medium- and High-Index Lenses.....II-12
Polycarbonate Lenses.....II-12
New Materials Gaining Ground.....II-12
1$100
   Types of Lenses: By Lens Properties/Design.....II-13
Single Vision Lenses.....II-13
Multifocal Lenses.....II-13
Bifocal Lenses.....II-13
Specially Designed Bifocals.....II-13
Smart Segment.....II-13
1$100
   Trifocal Lenses.....II-14
Progressive Addition Lenses.....II-14
Progressive Power Lenses.....II-14
Transitions Lenses.....II-14
Aspherical Lenses.....II-14
Task-Specific Lenses.....II-14
1$100
   Photochromatic Lenses.....II-15
Anti-Glare Lenses.....II-15
Anti-Reflective Lenses.....II-15
Table 7: Global Anti-Reflective Lenses as a Percentage of Total Plastic Lens Market by Region/Country (2005) – Japan, Southeast Asia (excluding Japan and Australia), Western Europe, North America, Latin America, and Eastern Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-15
1$400
   Hydrophobic Topcoating.....II-16
Anti-Reflective (AR) Procedure.....II-16
Hard Coating.....II-16
Hand Cleaning.....II-16
Ultrasonic Cleaning.....II-16
Degassing.....II-16
Inspection.....II-16
1$100
   Vacuum Coating.....II-17
Tinted Lenses.....II-17
Frames.....II-17
Metal Frames.....II-17
Titanium and Monel – The Lightest Frames.....II-17
1$100
   Plastic Frames.....II-18
Rimless Frames.....II-18
New Space-Age Materials for Frames.....II-18
1$100
   Sunglasses.....II-19
A Brief History.....II-19
Emergence of Designer Sunglasses in Late 1970s.....II-19
1$100
   Quality – A Significant Element in 1980s.....II-20
Sunglasses – A Fashion Accessory in the 1990s.....II-20
Sport-Specific Sunglasses: A New Segment.....II-20
Sunglasses – Primarily Driven by Fashion.....II-20
Sunglass Styles: 1990s.....II-20
1$100
   Traditional Styles.....II-21
Retro Styles.....II-21
Sport Styles.....II-21
Prescription and Non-prescription Sunglasses.....II-21
1$100
   Lenses and Frames for Sunglasses.....II-22
Colors in Sunglass Lenses.....II-22
Types of Lenses for Sunglasses.....II-22
1$100
   Growth Drivers.....II-23
Depletion of Ozone Layer.....II-23
Contact Lenses.....II-23
Trend Towards Multiple Purchases.....II-23
1$100
   Marketing of Sunglasses.....II-24
1$100
  4. Common Vision Defects and Vision Correction Techniques.....II-255 $500  
   Common Vision Defects.....II-25
Myopia.....II-25
Hyperopia.....II-25
Astigmatism/Astigma Angle.....II-25
Presbyopia.....II-25
Hypermetropia.....II-25
Vision Correction Techniques.....II-25
Eyeglasses – The Most Common Method of Vision Correction.....II-25
1$100
   Radial Keratotomy.....II-26
Photorefractive Keratotomy.....II-26
Custom-Built Moulds.....II-26
Eyeglasses as Safety Means.....II-26
Common Eye Hazards.....II-26
1$100
   Protective Eyeglasses.....II-27
Short-term Outlook.....II-27
Lenses for Protective Eyeglasses.....II-27
Use of Glass Lenses Limited to Heat-Treated Glass.....II-27
1$100
   Polycarbonate and Plastic – Popular for Resistance.....II-28
Tinted Lenses – Increase Protectiveness.....II-28
Single Lens Frames for Protective Eyeglasses.....II-28
Laser Protection: A Common Application of Safety Eyeglasses.....II-28
1$100
   Criteria for Selecting Laser Protection Eyewear.....II-29
1$100
  5. Technological Developments.....II-301 $100  
   Rimless Eyeglasses Invented in Japan.....II-30
Scratchproof Plastic Lenses.....II-30
OPTX 20/20 HydroTac Lenses for Safety Glasses.....II-30
1$100
  6. Product Introductions/Innovations.....II-319 $600  
   Marchon Unleashes Karl Lagerfeld Sunwear Collection .....II-31
Transitions Optical Launches Transitions ® VI Photochromic lenses .....II-31
Carrera Rolls Out Eyewear Frames Featuring Extendable Temples .....II-31
Bausch & Lomb Gets NTIOL Designation from CMS .....II-31
Oakley Launches Nanowire Brand of Polarized Sunglasses .....II-31
Oakley Rolls Out HIJINX Signature Edition Sunglasses .....II-31
1$100
   Charmant USA Unleashes Z-TITANIUM for Men .....II-32
Charmant USA Launches NODOKA Inspired by Serene Beauty .....II-32
Carl Zeiss Vision Introduces GT2 3D Progressive Lenses .....II-32
Carl Zeiss Vision Rolls Out Compact Ultra with Lowest Minimum Fitting Height .....II-32
Carl Zeiss Vision Unveils Three New Materials for Progressive Lens .....II-32
Sundog Eyewear Releases Latest Sunglasses.....II-32
1$100
   Sundog Eyewear Rolls Out Ballistic Active Sports Eyewear.....II-33
Carl Zeiss Introduces Gradal Individual® FrameFit™.....II-33
Luxottica to Introduce LensCrafters in China.....II-33
Polaroid Introduces PTX4000 Lens.....II-33
Oakley Rolls Out FIVES® Sunglasses.....II-33
Zeal Optics Launches ZB13 Special Blend Lens.....II-33
1$100
   Motorola and Oakley Introduces RAZRWire Line.....II-34
Safilo India Unveils ‘Latest From Italy’ Collection.....II-34
Carl Zeiss to Launch a Range of Progressive Lenses.....II-34
Carl Zeiss Launches ZEISS Clarity Lenses.....II-34
Carl Zeiss Debuts ‘Concept Bino’ Magnifying Glasses.....II-34
Titan Industries Launches Fastrack Eyegear.....II-34
Oakley Launches OAKLEY THUMP™.....II-34
1$100
   Oakley Introduces Interchangeable Prescription Lenses.....II-35
TAG Heuer Debuts Sport Vision Eyewear Collection.....II-35
Ophthonix Launches "High Definition Vision" Technology.....II-35
Lawrence and Mayo Launches Sunglasses.....II-35
Provogue and Sniper Launches Sunglasses.....II-35
TimeVision India Launches Sniper Brand Sunglasses.....II-35
1$100
   Johnson & Johnson Launches Definity Spectacle Lenses.....II-36
Safilo Group Introduces New Sunglasses.....II-36
FosterGrant Unveils 2003 Sunglasses Collection.....II-36
Cebe Launches Pink Sunglasses Collection.....II-36
Uvex Safety Releases Uvex Falcon Line.....II-36
Smith Sport Optics Unveils New Techlite Series T-Nine Sunglass.....II-36
AOSafety Launches Metaliks™ and X.Sport™.....II-36
1$100
   Stick-on’s for Bifocal Safety Vision.....II-37
Titmus Optical Introduces Trendsetters Collection.....II-37
Direct Perception Launches New Superspecs Eyeglasses.....II-37
RayBan Introduces New Sunglasses Range.....II-37
Cebe Unveils New Summer Collection.....II-37
Invicta Rolls Out SOLERA™ Fashion Photochromic Lenses.....II-37
Oakley Launches Ophthalmic Quality Eyewear.....II-37
1$100
   Costa Del Mar Sun Glasses Launches New Line of Sunglasses.....II-38
Carrera Launches C8-Style Sunglasses.....II-38
Titmus Optical Releases Safety Frames.....II-38
H.L. Bouton Unveils Protective Eyewear.....II-38
ERB Safety Launches Boas Protective Eyewear.....II-38
Arbill Glove Releases Silverado Safety Glasses.....II-38
Sellstrom Unveils Pathfinders.....II-38
Sellstrom Releases Dyno-Mites.....II-38
Titmus Optical Launches New Metal Frame.....II-38
1$100
   Sellstrom Releases HotShots.....II-39
Titmus Optical Releases PC112 Prescription Safety Frame.....II-39
Prada and Chanel Launch Luxury Sunglasses.....II-39
Luxottica Unveils New Chanel Sunwear Collection.....II-39
Safilo and Fendi Release New Eyewear.....II-39
Corning Introduces SunSensors.....II-39
1$100
  7. Recent Industry Activity.....II-4014 $900  
   Essilor India Acquires Stakes in Hyderabad Firm .....II-40
Raf Simons, Marchon Eyewear Ally for New Eyewear Collection .....II-40
Essilor Acquires Prescription Laboratories .....II-40
Essilor Acquires Interstate Optical .....II-40
Essilor Acquires Optymal Ood .....II-40
Marcolin Group Signs Global Licensing Agreement for Dsquared2 Eyewear .....II-40
1$100
   Luxottica Group, Oakley Conclude Merger .....II-41
Warburg Pincus Concludes Take Over of Bausch & Lomb for $4.5B .....II-41
Essilor Acquires Eyeglasses Manufacturers and Distributors .....II-41
Marchon Eyewear, Karl Lagerfeld Ink Global Licensing Agreement .....II-41
Emilio Pucci Signs Global Licensing Agreement with Marchon Eyewear .....II-41
Sean John Signs Global Licensing Agreement with Marchon Eyewear .....II-41
1$100
   Marcolin Group Renews US Licensing Contract with P&G .....II-42
Cebe to Shut Production Operations in France .....II-42
Essilor Boosts Prescription Laboratory Network in Europe .....II-42
Luxottica Group Reorganizes Business Operations .....II-42
Luxottica Group Acquires Sun Chains in Africa .....II-42
Carl Zeiss Vision Begins ZEISS Individual Framefit™ Production .....II-42
Luxottica Group Plans to Acquire Additional Stakes in RayBan .....II-42
1$100
   Carl Zeiss Vision Adds Optoteam.....II-43
Essilor to Solidify Market Position with GKB’s Acquisition.....II-43
Carl Zeiss Acquires Frames and RX Divisions of General Optical.....II-43
Oakley Inks Acquisition Pact with Eye Safety Systems.....II-43
Orange 21 Acquires LEM.....II-43
1$100
   Oakley Purchases Eyewear Brands of Oliver Peoples.....II-44
Safilo Signs License Agreement with Banana Republic.....II-44
Tiffany and Luxottica Sign Pact for Eyewear Solutions.....II-44
L’Amy America and Columbia Sportswear Extend Partnership.....II-44
Transitions Optical and Thai Optical Partner.....II-44
1$100
   Oakley to Collaborate with Transitions Optical for Plano Sunglasses.....II-45
Shamir Optical Establishes Altra-France.....II-45
Safilo Establishes Eyewear Units.....II-45
Johnson & Johnson’s Ophthalmic Lens Business Added to Essilor.....II-45
Luxottica Group Acquires Xueliang Optical.....II-45
1$100
   Carl Zeiss Ophthalmic Lens Division Merges with SOLA International.....II-46
L’Amy and Chloe Sign License Agreement.....II-46
Safilo and Hugo Sign License Agreement.....II-46
Halperin Optics Signs Agreement with Tiffany.....II-46
Oakley Signs Contract with Luxottica.....II-46
Motorola Allies with Oakley to Develop Eyewear Mobiles.....II-46
Essilor of America Acquires Stake in Vision-Craft.....II-46
1$100
   HAL Holding Enters into Agreement with Yimin.....II-47
Vision Acquisition Signs Agreement with National Vision.....II-47
TJT Sales Enters into Agreement with Exodesign.....II-47
De Rigo and Viva Group Enter in Distribution Agreement.....II-47
TADCOM Expands Lens Business.....II-47
Highmark Acquires Viva International.....II-47
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb Introduces Vision Shaping Treatment™ Certification Training.....II-48
L’Amy Group Enters into Alliance with Eyefinity.....II-48
Luxottica Group Signs Licensing Agreement with Dolce & Gabbana.....II-48
Giant Eagle and Eyetique Join Forces to Start Visura Eyecare.....II-48
Essilor to Manufacture Antireflective Lenses.....II-48
Luxottica South Pacific Announces Share Purchase Offer.....II-48
Luxottica Group Extends Licensing Agreement with Bulgari.....II-48
1$100
   Luxottica Enters into Agreement with Donna Karan International.....II-49
Marchon Receives Exclusive License from FENDI.....II-49
Corning Selects Tecnilents.....II-49
Amaro Participacoes Brings Tag Heuer to Brazil.....II-49
Luxottica Group Acquires Cole National.....II-49
Jones Signs Licensing Agreement with Riviera Trading.....II-49
Elite Eyewear Join Forces with Polaroid Corporation.....II-49
SOLA International Receives Award.....II-49
1$100
   Essilor Acquires Specialty Lens Corporation.....II-50
Safilo Group Acquires Outlook Eyewear.....II-50
Essilor Partners with Oakley.....II-50
Nanotechnologies Enters into Agreement with Essilor.....II-50
Vision Express Expands Business to Asia.....II-50
1$100
   Rodenstock Signs Agreement with GKB Rx Lens.....II-51
Essilor Acquires BNL.....II-51
A.T. Cross Company Acquires Costa Del Mar Sunglasses.....II-51
Coach Grants License to Marchon.....II-51
Oakley Acquires Iacon.....II-51
Luxottica Acquires Sunglass Hut.....II-51
1$100
   Marcolin Enters into Licensing Agreement with Procter & Gamble.....II-52
Couteur Obtains License from Vera Wang.....II-52
Oakley Enters into Agreement with Luxottica Group.....II-52
Unlimited Eyewear Signs Agreement with SloaneVision Unlimited.....II-52
Lantis Eyewear Enters into Agreement with Primedia Magazines.....II-52
Lantis Eyewear Enters into Agreement with Polaroid Corporation.....II-52
Kraft International Marketing Enters into Agreement with Tommy Hilfiger.....II-52
Zimco Optics Enters into Agreement with Harve Benard.....II-52
Clear Vision Optical and Kenneth Cole Productions Sign Agreement.....II-52
1$100
   De Rigo Enters into Agreement with Givenchy.....II-53
Bushnell Takes Over Serengeti.....II-53
Hoya Acquires Optical Resources Group.....II-53
FosterGrant and World Triathlon Extend Agreement.....II-53
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-544 $400  
   Bausch & Lomb (USA).....II-54
The Carl Zeiss Group (Germany) .....II-54
De Rigo S.p.A. (Italy).....II-54
1$100
   Essilor International (France).....II-55
Hoya Corporation (Japan).....II-55
Indo Internacional, S.A. (Spain).....II-55
1$100
   Luxottica Group S.p.A. (Italy).....II-56
Oakley, Inc. (USA).....II-56
Safilo Group S.p.A. (Italy).....II-56
1$100
   TEK Optical Canada (Canada).....II-57
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-58   
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$400
   Table 9: World Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$400
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$400
   Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$400
   Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$400
   Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$400
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$400
   Table 15: World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$400
   Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$400
   Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Material Type – Glass Lenses, Plastic Lenses, and MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$400
   Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Material Type – Glass Lenses, Plastic Lenses, and MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$400
   Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Material Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass Lenses, Plastic Lenses, and MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$400
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Glass Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$400
   Table 21: World Long-term Projections for Glass Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$400
   Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Glass Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$400
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$400
   Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Plastic Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$400
   Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$400
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$400
   Table 27: World Long-term Projections for MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$400
   Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for MHI & Polycarbonate Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$400
   Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$400
   Table 30: World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$400
   Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$400
   Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Single Vision Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$400
   Table 33: World Long-term Projections for Single Vision Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$400
   Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for Single Vision Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$400
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bifocal Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$400
   Table 36: World Long-term Projections for Bifocal Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$400
   Table 37: World 10-Year Perspective for Bifocal Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$400
   Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Progressive Addition Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$400
   Table 39: World Long-term Projections for Progressive Addition Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$400
   Table 40: World 10-Year Perspective for Progressive Addition Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$400
   Table 41: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-911$400
   Table 42: World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$400
   Table 43: World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$400
   Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$400
   Table 45: World Long-term Projections for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$400
   Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Frames by Product Segment – Metal and Plastic Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$400
   Table 47: World Long-term Projections for Frames by Product Segment – Metal and Plastic Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$400
   Table 48: World 10-Year Perspective for Frames by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-98

Table 49: World 10-Year Perspective for Frames by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Metal and Plastic Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012.....II-98
1$400
   Table 50: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Metal Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$400
   Table 51: World Long-term Projections for Metal Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1001$400
   Table 52: World 10-Year Perspective for Metal Frames by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$400
   Table 53: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$400
   Table 54: World Long-term Projections for Plastic Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$400
   Table 55: World 10-Year Perspective for Plastic Frames by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$400
   Table 56: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1051$400
   Table 57: World Long-term Projections for Frames by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1061$400
   Table 58: World 10-Year Perspective for Frames by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1071$400
   Table 59: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1081$400
   Table 60: World Long-term Projections for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1091$400
   Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sunglasses by Product Segment – Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010.....II-1101$400
   Table 62: World Long-term Projections for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$400
   Table 63: World 10-Year Perspective for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$400
   Table 64: World 10-Year Perspective for Sunglasses by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012.....II-1131$400
   Table 65: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Premium-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1141$400
   Table 66: World Long-term Projections for Premium-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1151$400
   Table 67: World 10-Year Perspective for Premium-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1161$400
   Table 68: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Popular-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1171$400
   Table 69: World Long-term Projections for Popular-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1181$400
   Table 70: World 10-Year Perspective for Popular-Priced Sunglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1191$400
   Table 71: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1201$400
   Table 72: World Long-term Projections for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1211$400
   Table 73: World 10-Year Perspective for Sunglasses by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1221$400
III. MARKET200$1950
  1. The United States.....III-137 $1775  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
Key Statistics.....III-1
Table 74: Prescription Eyewear Market in the US (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Adult Population – Eyeglasses; Eyeglasses & Prescription Sunglasses; Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses; Contact Lenses; Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses & Prescription Sunglasses; and Prescription Sunglasses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
1$250
   Table 75: Eyeglasses Market in the US (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Eyewear Population by Age Group – 15-24, 25-39, 40-64, and 65 & Above (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table 89: Sunglasses Market in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Specialty, Optical, Mass, Sport, Drug, Department Store, Warehouse, Grocery, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Manufacturing Standards for Sunglasses.....III-14
1$250
   American National Standards, Inc. (ANSI) and FDA Voluntary Labeling.....III-15
Standards for Labeling Three Categories of Lenses.....III-15
Factors Driving Growth in the US Eyeglasses Market.....III-15
Aging of Population.....III-15
Reduction in Replacement Cycle.....III-15
Preference for Premium Plastic Lenses.....III-15
Increased Computer, TV Usage & Pollution.....III-15
1$75
   Perception of Spectacles as a Fashion Item.....III-16
Health Consciousness.....III-16
Growth in Healthcare Organizations.....III-16
Product Launches/Developments.....III-16
5$375
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-218$600
   Key Players.....III-292$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-31
Table 90: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$250
   Table 91: US Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-321$250
   Table 92: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

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

Table 97: US Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$250
   Table 98: US 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$250
  2. Canada.....III-388 $1275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-38
Current & Future Analysis.....III-38
Product Development.....III-38
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-38
Key Players.....III-38
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-39
Table 99: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$250
   Table 100: Canadian Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-401$250
   Table 101: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

Table 102: Canadian Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$250
   Table 103: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-421$250
   Table 104: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-431$250
   Table 105: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

Table 106: Canadian Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$250
   Table 107: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$250
  3. Japan.....III-4611 $1475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-46
Current & Future Analysis.....III-46
Market Trends.....III-46
Lesser Private Label Programs.....III-46
Distribution Channels.....III-46
1$75
   Distribution Chain in Japan for Visual Corrective Lenses.....III-47
Table 108: Imports of Lenses into Japan (2000 & 2001 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)).....III-47
1$250
   Product Launch.....III-48
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-48
Key Players.....III-48
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-50
Table 109: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$250
   Table 110: Japanese Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-511$250
   Table 111: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52

Table 112: Japanese Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$250
   Table 113: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-531$250
   Table 114: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-541$250
   Table 115: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

Table 116: Japanese Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$250
   Table 117: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$250
  4. Europe.....III-5714 $1650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-57
Current & Future Analysis.....III-57
Market Overview.....III-57
Table 118: Average Replacement Cycle for Frames in Europe by Country – Germany, Spain, France, UK, and Italy.....III-57
1$250
   Table 119: Optical Market in Europe (2001-2005): Average Price (in Euro) per Spectacle Lens by Select Country – France, Germany, and Spain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

Table 120: Number of Optician Stores in Europe (2001-2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
Top Five Optical Retailers in Europe (2003).....III-58
1$250
   B. Market Analytics.....III-59
Table 121: 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 Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59

Table 122: European Long-term Projections 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 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$250
   Table 123: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-601$250
   Table 124: European Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-611$250
   Table 125: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62

Table 126: European Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$250
   Table 127: European 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-631$250
   Table 128: European 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-641$250
   Table 129: European 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-651$250
   Table 130: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-661$250
   Table 131: European Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-671$250
   Table 132: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Table 133: European Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$250
   Table 134: European 10-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 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-691$250
   Table 135: European 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$250
  4a. France.....III-7111 $1425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-71
Current & Future Analysis.....III-71
French Optical Market – Key Snapshots.....III-71
Table 136: French Eyeglasses Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Eyewear Population by Age Group – Below 14, 15 - 29, 30 - 44, 45 - 59, and 60 & Above (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71

Table 137: French Eyewear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Store Type – Purchasing Groups, Franchises & Proprietary Stores, Independents, and Mutual Insurance Companies (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
1$250
   Table 138: Leading Retailers in the French Eyewear Market (2004): Number of Stores for Optic 2000, Krys, Afflelou, Atol, Les Opticiens Mutualistes, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72

Table 139: French Optical Retail Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Co-operatives, Optical Chain Stores, Independent Practitioners, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
Lenses and Frames Market to Drive Growth.....III-72
1$250
   Essilor Reinforces Global Position through Consolidation Activity.....III-73
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-73
1$75
   Key Players.....III-741$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-75
Table 140: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75
1$250
   Table 141: French Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-761$250
   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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77

Table 143: French Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$250
   Table 144: French 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-781$250
   Table 145: French 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-791$250
   Table 146: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80

Table 147: French Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80
1$250
   Table 148: French 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$250
  4b. Germany.....III-8212 $1350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-82
Current & Future Analysis.....III-82
German Optical Market – Key Snapshots.....III-82
Table 149: German Eyeglasses Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Eyewear Population by Age Group – Below 20, 21 - 40, 41 - 60, and 60 & Above (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
Eyeglasses Market Overview.....III-82
Spectacles Market.....III-82
1$250
   Sunglasses Market.....III-83
Channels of Distribution.....III-83
German Health Service Modernisation Act.....III-83
Large-Scale Healthcare Reforms on Cards.....III-83
1$75
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-84
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-84
1$75
   Key Players.....III-852$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-87
Table 150: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87
1$250
   Table 151: German Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-881$250
   Table 152: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-89

Table 153: German Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-89
1$250
   Table 154: German 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-901$250
   Table 155: German 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-911$250
   Table 156: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92

Table 157: German Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92
1$250
   Table 158: German 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93
1$250
  4c. Italy.....III-9414 $1350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-94
Current & Future Analysis.....III-94
Market Overview.....III-94
Spectacles Market.....III-94
Future Market Trend.....III-94
Small Frames and Lenses in High Demand.....III-94
1$75
   Italian Glasses Entering New Avenues.....III-95
Italian Manufacturers.....III-95
Distribution.....III-95
Leading Global Eyewear Exporter.....III-95
1$75
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-961$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-972$150
   Key Players.....III-992$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-101
Table 159: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-101
1$250
   Table 160: Italian Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1021$250
   Table 161: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-103

Table 162: Italian Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-103
1$250
   Table 163: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1041$250
   Table 164: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1051$250
   Table 165: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-106

Table 166: Italian Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-106
1$250
   Table 167: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-107
1$250
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-1088 $1275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-108
Current & Future Analysis.....III-108
Product Launches/Developments.....III-108
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-109
B. Market Analytics.....III-109
Table 168: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-109
1$250
   Table 169: UK Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1101$250
   Table 170: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-111

Table 171: UK Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-111
1$250
   Table 172: UK 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1121$250
   Table 173: UK 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1131$250
   Table 174: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-114

Table 175: UK Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-114
1$250
   Table 176: UK 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-115
1$250
  4e. Spain.....III-1168 $1200  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-116
Current & Future Analysis.....III-116
Market Overview.....III-116
Open to Foreign Production.....III-116
Sunglasses Market.....III-116
Monopolized by Few Large Manufacturers.....III-116
Key Player.....III-116
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-117
Table 177: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-117
1$250
   Table 178: Spanish Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1181$250
   Table 179: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-119

Table 180: Spanish Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-119
1$250
   Table 181: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1201$250
   Table 182: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1211$250
   Table 183: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-122

Table 184: Spanish Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-122
1$250
   Table 185: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-123
1$250
  4f. Russia.....III-1247 $1175  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-124
Current & Future Analysis.....III-124
Optical Retail Chains Gaining Ground.....III-124
B. Market Analytics.....III-124
Table 186: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-124
1$250
   Table 187: Russia Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1251$250
   Table 188: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-126

Table 189: Russia Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-126
1$250
   Table 190: Russia 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1271$250
   Table 191: Russia 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1281$250
   Table 192: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-129

Table 193: Russia Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-129
1$250
   Table 194: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-130
1$250
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-1318 $1275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-131
Current & Future Analysis.....III-131
Swiss Opportunities On Cards.....III-131
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-131
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-132
Table 195: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-132
1$250
   Table 196: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1331$250
   Table 197: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-134

Table 198: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-134
1$250
   Table 199: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1351$250
   Table 200: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1361$250
   Table 201: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-137

Table 202: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-137
1$250
   Table 203: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-138
1$250
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-13942 $1850  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-139
Current & Future Analysis.....III-139
Asia-Pacific – A Potential Eyeglasses Market.....III-139
Competitive Scenario.....III-139
1$75
   Spectacle Lens Market.....III-140
Table 204: Leading Players in the Asia-Pacific Spectacle Lens Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Hoya Corporation, SOLA, Essilor, Seiko Optical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-140
Optical Market in the Far East.....III-140
Table 205: Optical Market in the Far East (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Sporty, High Fashion, Medium Fashion, and Low Fashion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-140

Table 206: Duty Free Optical Market in the Far East (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Sporty, High Fashion, Medium Fashion, and Low Fashion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-140
1$250
   Table 207: Sunglasses Market in the Far East (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Sporty, High Fashion, Medium Fashion, and Low Fashion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-141
Focus on Select Markets.....III-141
Australia.....III-141
Market Overview.....III-141
1$250
   Major Trends.....III-142
Vision Correction and Graying Population Jacks Growth.....III-142
Eyeglasses Witness a Phenomenal Shift.....III-142
Health Insurance Fund Influencing Choice of Optical Dispenser.....III-142
Import Scenario.....III-142
Frames and Mountings.....III-142
1$75
   Table 208: Frames and Mountings Market in Australia (2001): Imports in US$ Million by Country – Italy, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, France, USA, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-143
Spectacles & Goggles.....III-143
Table 209: Spectacles & Goggles Market in Australia (2001): Imports in US$ Million by Country – Italy, US, China, and Taiwan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-143
Spectacles Lenses (Other than Glass).....III-143
Table 210: Spectacles Lenses (Other than Glass) Market in Australia (2001): Imports in US$ Million by Country – USA, Thailand, Japan, and Philippines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-143
1$250
   Glass Spectacles Lenses.....III-144
Table 211: Glass Spectacles Lenses Market in Australia (2001): Imports in US$ Million by Country – Hong Kong, China, USA, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-144
Strategic Corporate Developments .....III-144
1$250
   Key Player.....III-145
China.....III-145
Entering the Dragon’s Lair.....III-145
1$75
   Table 212: Chinese Eyewear Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Exports by Product Type – Fashion Sunglasses, Optical Frames, Reading Glasses, and Sports Sunglasses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-146
Chinese Eyewear Industry.....III-146
1$250
   Despite Rapid Growth Hurdles Still Remain.....III-147
Leading Global Companies Eye Chinese Eyewear Market.....III-147
1$75
   Intense Competition in the Chinese Eyeglasses Market.....III-148
Optical Industry – A Perspective.....III-148
Acknowledged Competitiveness.....III-148
Large Consumer Market.....III-148
1$75
   Production Abilities.....III-149
Shenzhen: A Major Production Center for Eyeglasses.....III-149
Future Market Trend.....III-149
Strong Chain Store Network.....III-149
Export Competency.....III-149
Complete Professional Training System.....III-149
1$75
   Optical Retail Chain Stores Yet to Proliferate in China.....III-150
Franchise Operations Gain Importance.....III-150
Chinese Sunglasses Exports.....III-150
Fashion Takes the Front Seat.....III-150
1$75
   Table 213: Sunglasses Market in China (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Product Category – Fashion Sunglasses, Sports Sunglasses, and Children Sunglasses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-151
Major Export Trends.....III-151
Increasing Focus on Innovative Sunglasses Designs.....III-151
Regulations Governing Spectacles Exports.....III-151
1$250
   China’s Entry into WTO: Impact on Optical Industry.....III-152
Entry into WTO: Opportunities and Challenges.....III-152
Development Targets.....III-152
Wenzhou: Horizons for Growth.....III-152
Damaiyu Economic Development Zone.....III-152
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-153
Key Players.....III-153
1$75
   Hong Kong.....III-154
Market Overview.....III-154
Hong Kong Eyewear Makers Challenging Italian Producers.....III-154
1$75
   The Chinese Connection.....III-155
Promotional Activity.....III-155
Spectacles for All Categories.....III-155
Q-Mark Certification.....III-155
1$75
   Market Trends and Issues.....III-156
Outsourcing of Frame Production Gaining Ground.....III-156
Fashion Trends in Frames.....III-156
Frame Raw Materials – Greater Dependence on Imports.....III-156
1$75
   Sports Eyewear Catching Up.....III-157
Lenses Gaining Attention.....III-157
Leading Manufacturers.....III-157
2$150
   Exports Scenario.....III-159
Table 214: Hong Kong Spectacle Market (2003 & 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Region/Country – USA, European Union (Italy, France, Germany, UK, and Others in EU), China, Japan, ASEAN, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-159
1$250
   Table 215: Hong Kong Spectacle Market (2003-2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Product Category – Frames and Mountings, Goggles and Spectacles, Parts for Frames and Mountings, and Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-160
Spectacle Makers Widen Sales Channels.....III-160
Duty-Free Access for Hong Kong Spectacle Lenses.....III-160
1$250
   Imports Scenario.....III-161
Table 216: Hong Kong Optical Products Market (2002-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Product Category – Goggles & Spectacles, Frames & Mountings, and Spectacle Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-161
Goggles and Spectacles.....III-161
Table 217: Hong Kong Goggles and Spectacles Market (2002-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Country – China, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and USA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-161
1$250
   Frames and Mountings.....III-162
Table 218: Hong Kong Frames and Mountings Market (2002-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Country – China, Japan, France, Italy, and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-162
Sunglasses.....III-162
Table 219: Hong Kong Sunglasses Market (2002-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Country – China, Italy, South Korea, Japan, and France (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-162
1$250
   Spectacle Lenses.....III-163
Table 220: Hong Kong Spectacle Lenses Market (2002-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Country – Japan, China, Italy, Thailand, and South Korea (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-163
Key Player.....III-163
India.....III-163
Market Overview.....III-163
1$250
   Ophthalmic Industry: Shift towards High-Tech Products.....III-164
Growing Market for Eyewear Products.....III-164
Liberalization Alters Market Situation.....III-164
1$75
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-1651$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-1661$75
   Key Players.....III-167
Korea.....III-167
Eyewear Industry – A Perspective.....III-167
2$150
   Key Player.....III-169
I&G Optics.....III-169
New Zealand.....III-169
Market Overview.....III-169
Import-Export Scenario.....III-169
Table 221: New Zealand Imports of Eyewear Products (2000-2002) in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-169
1$250
   Table 222: New Zealand Exports of Eyewear Products (2000-2002) in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-170
Singapore.....III-170
The Lenses Market.....III-170
Frames and Sunglasses Market.....III-170
Distribution Channel.....III-170
End-Users.....III-170
1$250
   Other Key Facts.....III-171
High Occurrence of Myopia Among Singaporeans.....III-171
High-Receptivity to the US, Italian, and Japanese Brands.....III-171
Taiwan.....III-171
China – A Major Market for Leading Taiwanese Optical Lens Makers.....III-171
2$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-1731$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-174
Table 223: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-174
1$250
   Table 224: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1751$250
   Table 225: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-176

Table 226: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-176
1$250
   Table 227: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1771$250
   Table 228: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1781$250
   Table 229: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-179

Table 230: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-179
1$250
   Table 231: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-180
1$250
  6. Latin America.....III-18111 $1525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-181
Current & Future Analysis.....III-181
Focus on Select Markets.....III-181
Brazil.....III-181
Table 232: Brazilian Eyeglasses Market (2004-2006): Annual Sales (in Million Units) of Spectacles with Prescription (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..... III-181

Table 233: Brazilian Ophthalmologic Market (2004-2006): Imports and Exports in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-181
1$250
   Table 234: Brazilian Ophthalmologic Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Imports by Geographic Region – USA, Japan, EU, China, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-182

Table 235: Brazilian Sunglasses Market (2004-2006(*)): Annual Sales (in Million Units) of Domestic Manufacture and Imports (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-182
Many Takers for Sports Glasses.....III-182
Contraband: The Biggest Growth Dampener.....III-182
1$250
   Chile.....III-183
Optical Market Overview.....III-183
Table 236: Chilean Ophthalmologic Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Type – Prescription Glasses, Contact Lenses, and Sunglasses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-183
1$250
   Table 237: Chilean Frames and Mountings Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Imports by Region/ Country – China, Italy, USA, Spain, France, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-184

Table 238: Chilean Spectacles, Sunglasses and Goggles Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Imports by Region/Country – China, Taiwan, Italy, USA, France, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-184
Mexico.....III-184
Competition Intensifies in the Mexican Optical Market.....III-184
1$250
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-185
B. Market Analytics.....III-185
Table 239: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-185
1$250
   Table 240: Latin America Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1861$250
   Table 241: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-187

Table 242: Latin America Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-187
1$250
   Table 243: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1881$250
   Table 244: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1891$250
   Table 245: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-190

Table 246: Latin America Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-190
1$250
   Table 247: Latin America 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-191
1$250
  7. Rest of World.....III-1929 $1350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-192
Current & Future Analysis.....III-192
High-End Products Gaining Ground.....III-192
Optical Goods Market in United Arab Emirates.....III-192
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-192
1$75
   Key Players.....III-1931$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-194
Table 248: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-194
1$250
   Table 249: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group/ Segment – Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1951$250
   Table 250: 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 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-196

Table 251: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Lenses by Design Type – Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-196
1$250
   Table 252: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group/Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Lenses (Glass, Plastic, and MHI & Polycarbonate), Frames (Metal and Plastic), and Sunglasses (Premium-Priced and Popular-Priced) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1971$250
   Table 253: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Lenses by Design Type – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Single Vision, Bifocal, and Progressive Addition Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-1981$250
   Table 254: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-199

Table 255: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-199
1$250
   Table 256: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Eyeglasses by Product Group – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lenses, Frames, and Sunglasses Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2001$250
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 513$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 616 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 701)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                174
Canada                            10
Japan                              9
Europe                           300
     France                       57 
     Germany                      45 
     The United Kingdom           42 
     Italy                        78 
     Spain                        10 
     Russia                        4
     Rest of Europe               64 
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)   196  
Middle East                        8
Latin America                      2
Africa                             2
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