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CONTACT LENSES AND SOLUTIONS - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Contact Lenses and Solutions in US$ Million by the following segments - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses and Soft Contact Lenses (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, & Cosmetic Lenses) and Contact Lens Care Solutions. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 80 companies including many key and niche players such as Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., Alcon Inc., Bausch & Lomb, CIBA Vision Corporation, Contact Lens Portfolio, Lens Care Portfolio, CooperVision, Inc., and Vistakon. 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-3210
Price : $3950
Companies : 80
Pages : 475
Date : June 2010
Market Data Tables : 169

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

  CONTACT LENSES AND SOLUTIONS (Complete Report) Pages : 475   | $3950
 
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS5$295
   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 Segments.....I-4
Contact Lenses.....I-4
Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses.....I-4
Soft Contact Lenses.....I-4
Spherical Lenses.....I-4
Daily Disposable Lenses.....I-4
Toric Lenses.....I-4
Multifocals.....I-4
  
   Cosmetic Lenses.....I-5
Contact Lens Care Solutions.....I-5
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY106$2250
  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.....II-116 $1950  
   Introduction.....II-1
Outlook.....II-1
Diverse Trends to Impact Market.....II-1
1$100
   Key Shifts in Consumer Preference in the Global Contact Lens Market.....II-2
Asia Presents Lucrative Opportunities.....II-2
1$100
   Potential Wearer Base Population on the Rise.....II-3
Technology Advancements Provide Impetus to Volume Growth.....II-3
Silicon Hydrogel – The Material of Choice.....II-3
1$100
   Diversity in Contact Lens Purchasing Patterns.....II-4
Trends and Issues.....II-4
Global Contact Lens Market - Bright Potential Ahead.....II-4
1$100
   Tracking the Wearer Base: A Key Metric.....II-5
Table 1: Global Soft Contact Lens Wearer Base (2008): Percentage of Soft Contact Lens Wearers in Total Adult Population (15 years and above) by Select Region/Country – United States, Nordic Countries, The UK and Ireland, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
1$300
   Children – A Key Potential Wearer Segment.....II-6
Increase in Life Expectancy Augurs Well for Market Growth.....II-6
Contact Lens Wearing Regimen - Changing User Preferences.....II-6
Soft Contacts Drive Overall Growth.....II-6
1$100
   Table 2: Percentage of Aged Population in Europe, North America, and Asia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
Silicone Hydrogels: Upward Growth Trajectory.....II-7
1$300
   US Leads the Way in Silicone Hydrogel Lens Sales.....II-8
Specialized Contacts to Boost Market Expansion.....II-8
Design Improvements Enhance Multifocal Lens Usage.....II-8
1$100
   Rigid Gas Permeables - Down But Not Out.....II-9
Craze for Tints Opens New Avenues.....II-9
Disposables With a Difference – Focus on Wearer Base.....II-9
High Popularity of Daily Disposables Restrict SH Lenses Adoption Outside US.....II-9
1$100
   Relatively Flat Growth in Lens Care Solutions.....II-10
Table 3: Global Contact Lens Care Solutions Market (2007 -2015): Sales in US$ Million by Product Type – Multipurpose Solutions, Peroxides, RGP Products and Others (Including Rewetters) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-10
Multi-Purpose Solutions Help Market Remain Buoyant.....II-10
1$300
   R&D – A Major Factor Driving Growth.....II-11
Competitive Overview.....II-11
Market Characteristics.....II-11
Highly Concentrated Marketplace.....II-11
1$100
   Some Regional Manufacturers of Disposable Contact Lens.....II-12
High Entry Barriers.....II-12
Differentiated Products Offer Edge.....II-12
1$100
   CooperVision Loosing Ground in Silicone Hydrogel Lens Segment.....II-13
Market Participants and Share Data.....II-13
Table 4: Global Contact Lens Market by Leading Players (2008 and 2009): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Vistakon, CIBA Vision, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-13
1$300
   Table 5: Global Soft Contact Lens Market by Leading Players (2007): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Vistakon, CIBA Vision, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-14

Table 6: Leading Players in the Global Multipurpose Solutions Market (2007): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, AMO, CIBA Vision, and Others (Including Private Label) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-14
1$300
   Major Challenges for Manufacturers.....II-15
Market Restraints.....II-15
Safety of Contact Lenses: A Major Concern.....II-15
1$100
   Developments in Advanced Vision Correction Technologies.....II-16
Regulatory Standards.....II-16
1$100
  2. CONTACT LENSES: A REVIEW.....II-1726 $1450  
   Ophthalmic Goods Industry: A Perspective.....II-171$100
   Research and Technology Over the Years.....II-18
A Historical Snapshot.....II-18
1$100
   Developments Over the Years.....II-19
Contact Lenses – A Primer.....II-19
1$100
   Summary of Major Lens Types.....II-202$200
   Contact Lenses – Varied Classification.....II-22
By Modality.....II-22
By Lens Material.....II-22
By Function.....II-22
By Duration of Wear.....II-22
1$100
   Types of Contact Lenses – A Detailed Review.....II-23
Hard Lenses.....II-23
PMMA Lenses.....II-23
Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses.....II-23
Advantages.....II-23
1$100
   Disadvantages.....II-24
Soft Lenses.....II-24
Description.....II-24
Spherical Soft Lenses.....II-24
Specialty Soft Lenses.....II-24
1$100
   Multifocals/Bifocals.....II-25
Torics.....II-25
Tinted Lenses.....II-25
A Focus on Silicone Hydrogel Lenses.....II-25
Description.....II-25
1$100
   Evolution.....II-26
Types of Silicone Hydrogel Lens Materials Available Commercially.....II-26
1$100
   Key Characteristics.....II-27
Mechanical Characteristics.....II-27
Surface Characteristics.....II-27
Lipid Deposition.....II-27
Special Designs.....II-27
Corneal Swelling Response with Silicone Hydrogel Lenses.....II-27
1$100
   Low Incidences of Limbal Hyperaemia with Silicone Hydrogels.....II-28
Clinical Problems Associated with Silicone Hydrogel Lenses.....II-28
Silicone Hydrogels Lenses - Future Direction.....II-28
Disposable Soft Lenses.....II-28
1$100
   Advantages.....II-29
Disadvantages.....II-29
Improper Usage of Disposable Lenses May Cause Corneal Damage.....II-29
1$100
   Classification of Contact Lenses by Use.....II-30
Daily Wear Lenses.....II-30
Daily Wear Hard Lens.....II-30
Daily Wear Soft Lens.....II-30
1$100
   Daily Wear Hard Gas-Permeable Lens.....II-31
Extended Wear Lenses.....II-31
Soft Lenses for Extended Wear.....II-31
Hard Gas-Permeable Lenses for Extended Wear.....II-31
Contact Lens Care Solutions.....II-31
Description.....II-31
1$100
   Laxity in Proper Lens Care: Main Cause of Infections.....II-321$100
   Contact Lens Manufacturing Process.....II-33
Stages Involved in RGP Lenses Manufacturing.....II-33
Stages Involved in Conventional Soft Lenses Manufacturing.....II-33
1$100
   Stages Involved in Disposable Contact Lenses Manufacturing.....II-34
Corneal Oxygen and Contact Lens Wear.....II-34
Corneal Oxygen Requirement.....II-34
1$100
   Transmission of Oxygen Through Lenses.....II-35
Endothelial Response to Contact Lens Hypoxia.....II-35
Ocular Disorders Corrected by Contact Lens Use.....II-35
Myopia.....II-35
Hyperopia.....II-35
Astigmatism.....II-35
1$100
   Presbyopia.....II-36
Aphakia.....II-36
1$100
   Methods for Vision Correction Using Contact Lenses.....II-37
Monovision.....II-37
Orthokeratology.....II-37
Complications Arising Out of Contact Lens Use.....II-37
Dehydration.....II-37
Protein and Lipid Deposition.....II-37
Contact Lens Usage at Work.....II-37
1$100
   Specific Hazards Associated with Wearing Soft Contact Lenses.....II-38
Specific Hazards Associated with Wearing Hard Contact Lenses.....II-38
Wearing Contact Lenses While Using Respirators.....II-38
Employer’s Responsibility for Safe Work Conditions for Contact Lens Wearers.....II-38
1$100
   Contact Lenses in Sports.....II-39
Specialized Contact Lenses for Sports.....II-39
Regulations Impacting the Industry.....II-39
Clinical Safety Trials - A Must in the US.....II-39
CE-Mark for Medical Devices in Europe.....II-39
1$100
   Alternative Technologies to Contact Lenses.....II-40
Intrastromal Corneal Ring.....II-40
Radial Keratotomy.....II-40
Laser Vision Correction.....II-40
Laser Vision Correction - Key Benefits Ranked in the Order of Relative Importance to
  Patients.....II-40
1$100
   Photorefractive Keratectomy.....II-41
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis).....II-41
Research Indicates LASIK to Be Safer Compared to Contact Lenses.....II-41
1$100
   Implantable Contact Lenses.....II-42
1$100
  3. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/APPROVALS/ INNOVATIONS.....II-4315 $950  
   Vistakon Unveils Novel 1-Day Acuvue Moist Brand 90-Pack.....II-43
Bausch & Lomb Reintroduces ReNu® Fresh™ MPS with New Bottle Innovation.....II-43
Target Unveils LensAlert Contact Lens Care Kit.....II-43
1$100
   J&J Vision Care to Introduce 1-Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lens.....II-44
SEED to Introduce Bifocal Disposable Contact Lenses.....II-44
STMicroelectronics Develops Advanced Contact Lens for Glaucoma Patients.....II-44
New Method Discovered to Predict Success of Contact Lensfor First-time Wearers.....II-44
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb Announces European Launch of ReNu MultiPlus® in Innovative
  Bottle.....II-45
CooperVision Expands Avaira™ Hydrogel Lense Parameters.....II-45
1$100
   CooperVision Extends Sphere Powers of Proclear® Toric XR Contact Lenses.....II-46
Art Optical Introduces RenovationE Lenses.....II-46
Clearly Contacts Launches Impressions Colors Private Label Contact Lenses.....II-46
1$100
   Unilens Introduces New Monthly Replacement Toric Multifocal Contact Lenses.....II-47
Vistakon to Unveil ACUVUE® OASYS™ Brand Contact Lenses.....II-47
Vistakon Introduces ACUVUE® DIRECT™ Program.....II-47
1$100
   SynergEyes Launches ClearKone™ Contact Lens.....II-48
Seed to Roll Out 1-Day Contact Lenses.....II-48
Advanced EyeCare Carries CIBA Vision’s New Contact Lens Technology.....II-48
1$100
   RevolutionEYES Offers New Bifocal Contact Lens.....II-49
Alcon Unveils Opti-Free GP Contact Lens Solution.....II-49
UltraVision Introduces UltraWave® SiH.....II-49
Contamac Introduces New GP Contact Lens Materials.....II-49
1$100
   Art Optical Introduces New Thinsite2 Lens.....II-50
CooperVision Launches New Biofinity Toric Lens.....II-50
Alcon Unveils +3.0 Add Power AcrySof® ReSTOR® Aspheric Intraocular Lens.....II-50
Bausch & Lomb Launches Crystalens® HD Intraocular Lens.....II-50
Unilens Vision Rolls Out C-VUE® Advanced™ Custom Toric Lens.....II-50
1$100
   Unilens Vision Unveils C-VUE 1 Day Aspheric Single Vision Contact Lens.....II-51
CooperVision Extends Parameters of Proclear® 1-Day Contact Lenses.....II-51
CooperVision Extends Sphere Powers of Proclear® Sphere Contact Lenses.....II-51
1$100
   CooperVision Extends Parameters of Biofinity® Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses.....II-52
Bausch & Lomb to Introduce SofLens® Daily Disposable Contact Lenses.....II-52
UltraVision to Unveil KeraSoft®IC Lenses.....II-52
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb to Introduce SofLens® Daily Disposable Contact Lenses.....II-53
UltraVision to Unveil KeraSoft®IC Lenses.....II-53
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb to Introduce SofLens® Daily Disposable Contact Lenses.....II-54
UltraVision to Unveil KeraSoft®IC Lenses.....II-54
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb to Introduce SofLens® Daily Disposable Contact Lenses.....II-55
UltraVision to Unveil KeraSoft®IC Lenses.....II-55
Alcon Receives FDA Approval for AcrySof® IQ ReSTOR® Intraocular Lens.....II-55
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb Secures Approval for Akreos™ Advanced Optics Aspheric Lens.....II-56
CooperVision Secures FDA Approval for Biofinity® Silicone Hydrogel Contact
  Lenses.....II-56
Hoya Surgical Optics Wins Approval for iSpheric™ Model YA-60BB Intraocular
  Lens.....II-56
SynergEyes Inc. Unveils Post-Surgical Hybrid Contact Lens.....II-56
1$100
   Coastal Contacts Launches Contact Lens Solution.....II-57
AMO Unveils Easy Rub MPS.....II-57
1$100
  4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY.....II-589 $595  
   Menicon Takes Over Tomey.....II-58
DAC International Acquires Contamac’s Opteq Technology.....II-58
Novartis to Step Up Ownership Stake in Alcon, Become a Majority Shareholder.....II-58
1$100
   Abbott Laboratories Acquires Advanced Medical Optics.....II-59
Coastal Contacts Acquires European Company, EyePassion.....II-59
Hilsinger Acquires C-Clear.....II-59
1$100
   Unilens Vision Acquires Aero Contact Lens.....II-60
Menicon to Take Over David Thomas Contact Lenses.....II-60
Lens Dynamics to Merge with Firestone Optics.....II-60
Hoya Corp. to Merge with Hoya Healthcare.....II-60
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb and Santen Ink Licensing Agreement.....II-61
Indo Internacional and Hoya Vision Care Announce Agreement.....II-61
CooperVision Renames Biomedics® EP as Proclear® EP.....II-61
Bausch & Lomb to Consolidate Contact Lens Production.....II-61
Specsaver Establishes New Plant in Mateszalka.....II-61
1$100
   Vision Express to Open 500 Eyewear Outlets in India.....II-62
Odyssey India to Launch The Eyewear Store in India.....II-62
Hoya to Open Multiple Stores in China.....II-62
CooperVision to Shut Down US-based Manufacturing Facility.....II-62
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb Receive New Technology Intraocular Lens Designation.....II-63
Oculus Divests Contact Lens and Eye Care Business.....II-63
Novartis Acquires Minority Stake in Alcon.....II-63
Bausch & Lomb Acquires eyeonics.....II-63
Menicon Acquires Rose K.....II-63
1$100
   Houchens Acquires Cohen Fashion.....II-64
AMO and IER Enter Collaboration to Develop Contact Lens Care Solutions.....II-64
Sauflon to Construct Contact Lens Factory.....II-64
Warburg Pincus Acquires Bausch & Lomb.....II-64
Menicon Acquires Clearlab’s Flat Pack Technology.....II-64
1$100
   Mi Gwang Acquires ClearLab’s International Operations.....II-65
Essilor Acquires Major Stake in OOGP Inc.....II-65
Fenway Partners Acquires 1-800 Contacts.....II-65
AMO Recalls Complete® MoisturePlus™ Multipurpose Solution.....II-65
Inyx Acquires Six OTC Eye-Care Brands from AMO.....II-65
1$100
   The Cooper Companies Acquires Ocular Sciences.....II-66
1$100
  5. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS.....II-675 $395  
   Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. (USA).....II-67
Alcon, Inc. (Switzerland).....II-67
1$100
   Bausch & Lomb, Inc. (USA).....II-681$100
   CIBA Vision Corp. (USA).....II-69
Contact Lens Portfolio.....II-69
1$100
   Lens Care Portfolio.....II-70
CooperVision, Inc. (USA).....II-70
Vistakon (USA).....II-70
2$200
  6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE.....II-72   
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$300
   Table 8: World Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Table 9: World 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$300
   Table 11: World Historic Review for Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Table 12: World 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$300
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses by Product Segment - Rigid Gas Permeables and Soft Contact Lens Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$300
   Table 14: World Historic Review for Contact Lenses by Product Segment - Rigid Gas Permeables and Soft Contact Lens Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-79

Table 15: World 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-79
1$300
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$300
   Table 17: World Historic Review for Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$300
   Table 18: World 13-Year Perspective for Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$300
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$300
   Table 20: World Historic Review for Soft Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$300
   Table 21: World 13-Year Perspective for Soft Contact Lenses by Geographic Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$300
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soft Contact Lenses by Product Segment - Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals and Cosmetic Lenses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$300
   Table 23: World Historic Review for Soft Contact Lenses by Product Segment - Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$300
   Table 24: World 13-Year Perspective for Soft Contact Lenses by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Markets for Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals and Cosmetic Lenses Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$300
   Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Spherical Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$300
   Table 26: World Historic Review for Spherical Lenses by Geographic Region/ Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$300
   Table 27: World 13-Year Perspective for Spherical Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-911$300
   Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Daily Disposable Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$300
   Table 29: World Historic Review for Daily Disposable Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$300
   Table 30: World 13-Year Perspective for Daily Disposable Lenses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$300
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Toric Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$300
   Table 32: World Historic Review for Toric Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$300
   Table 33: World 13-Year Perspective for Toric Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$300
   Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Multifocals by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-981$300
   Table 35: World Historic Review for Multifocals by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$300
   Table 36: World 13-Year Perspective for Multifocals by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1001$300
   Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cosmetic Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1011$300
   Table 38: World Historic Review for Cosmetic Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$300
   Table 39: World 13-Year Perspective for Cosmetic Lenses by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$300
   Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lens Care Solutions by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$300
   Table 41: World Historic Review for Contact Lens Care Solutions by Geographic Region/Country - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1051$300
   Table 42: World 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lens Care Solutions by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1061$300
III. MARKET140$1950
  1. THE UNITED STATES.....III-157 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
US Eye-care Market - Key Vision Statistics.....III-1
1$75
   Trends and Issues.....III-2
The Huge, Untapped Opportunity.....III-2
Contact Lens Demand Rebounds As Recession Takes Bow.....III-2
Daily Disposable and Specialty Lenses Provide Impetus to Growth.....III-2
More Americans Embrace Specialty Lenses.....III-2
1$75
   Specialty Contacts Lead Market Expansion.....III-3
Improved Designs Boost Use of Multifocal Contact Lenses.....III-3
1$75
   Growing Trend Towards No-Rub Multipurpose Solutions.....III-4
Discomfort Arising from Dry Eyes – A Growing Cause of Drop Outs.....III-4
Market Awaits New Silicone Hydrogel Options.....III-4
Astigmats and Presbyopes to Drive Demand for Contact Lenses.....III-4
1$75
   Manufacturers Seek New Ground(s).....III-5
New Concerns in Lens Care.....III-5
The Year 2009 in a Nutshell.....III-5
2$150
   Trends in Lens Fits and Refits.....III-7
By Lens Material.....III-7
Table 43: US Contact Lens Fits and Refits (2008 & 2009): Percentage Share Breakdown by Lens Material for Silicone Hydrogel, Hydrogel, Gas Permeable, Hybrid, and PPMA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
By Lens Type.....III-7
1$150
   Table 44: US Contact Lens Fits and Refits (2008 & 2009): Percentage Share Breakup by Lens Type for Spherical Soft Lenses, Toric Soft Lenses, Multifocal Soft Lenses, Spherical Gas Permeable Lenses, Multifocal Gas Permeable Lenses, Toric Gas Permeable Lenses and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
By Lens Modality.....III-8
Table 45: US Soft Contact Lens Fits and Refits (2009): Percentage Share Breakup by Lens Modality for Biweekly, Monthly, Daily, Quarterly, Weekly and Annually (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$150
   Trends in Patient Visits for Contact Lenses.....III-9
Contact Lens Patient Visits Defy Recession.....III-9
Table 46: US Contact Lens Patient Visits in Million (2007-2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
1$150
   Table 47: US Contact Lens Patient Visits in Millions (2007-2009) for Silicone Hydrogel Lenses and Non-silicone Hydrogel Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
Patient Visits Grow Strongly for Specialty Lens Fits.....III-10
Table 48: US Contact Lens Patient Visits in Millions (2007-2009) by Lens Type for Spherical Lenses, Toric Lenses, and Multifocal Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
1$150
   Table 49: US Contact Lens Patient Visits in Millions (2007-2009) by Lens Material Type for Soft Contact Lenses, and Gas Permeable Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
Patient Visits by Age Group.....III-11
1$150
   Table 50: US Contact Lens Patient Visits in Millions (2007-2009) by Age Group for 17 and Below Years, 18 and 25 Years, 26 and 39 Years, and 40 and Above Years (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
Patient Visits by Lens Modality.....III-12
Table 51: US Contact Lens Patient Visits in Millions (2007-2009) by Wear Schedule for Daily Wear Contact Lenses and Extended Wear Contact Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$150
   Table 52: US Contact Lens Patient Visits in Millions (2007-2009) by Modality for Daily Disposable Lenses, Weekly and Biweekly Replacement Lenses, Monthly Replacement Lenses, Annual Replacement Lenses and Traditional/ Reusable Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-131$150
   Consumer Buying Behavior – Eye/Lens Care Solutions.....III-14
Table 53: US Contact Lens Solutions Purchasing Trend (2007): Annual Purchase Occasion Per Household Buying Eye/Lens Care Solutions (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
Competitive Scenario.....III-14
Contact Lenses.....III-14
Market Structure and Competition.....III-14
1$150
   Table 54: US Contact Lenses Market by Leading Players (2009): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Vistakon, CIBA Vision, CooperVision, Bausch & Lomb and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

Table 55: US Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses Market by Leading Players (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Vistakon, CIBA Vision, Bausch & Lomb and CooperVision (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
1$150
   Table 56: US Soft Contact Lenses Market by Leading Players (2007): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Vistakon, CIBA Vision, CooperVision, Bausch & Lomb, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
Contact Lens Care Solutions.....III-16
1$150
   Table 57: US Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Players (2007): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Bausch & Lomb, Alcon, Advanced Medical Optics, CIBA Vision, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 58: US Soft Contact Multi Purpose Solutions Market by Leading Players (2007): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, Advanced Medical Optics, Ciba, and Others (Including Private Label) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Evolution of Contact Lens Market.....III-18
The Timeline.....III-18
1$75
   Silicone Hydrogel Lenses – An Insight.....III-19
Adoption of Silicone Hydrogels.....III-19
US Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Market: Leading Products by Lens Design and
  Wearing Regimen.....III-19
1$75
   US Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Market: Product Offerings of Leading
  Manufacturers.....III-20
Table 59: US Contact Lens Market: Monthly Disposable Spherical Silicone Hydrogel Lenses Offered by Leading Manufacturers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$150
   Table 60: US Contact Lens Market: Bi-weekly Disposable Spherical Silicone Hydrogel Lenses Offered by Leading Manufacturers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
Silicone Hydrogels Promise Lucrative Prospects.....III-21
Eye/Contact Lens Care Solutions Sales by Leading Brands.....III-21
Table 61: US Eye/Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Brands (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales (at Food Stores, Drug Stores and Mass Merchandisers) for Opti-Free Replenish, Opti-Free Express, ReNu MultiPlus, Systane, Clear Care, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 62: US Eye/Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Brands (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales (at Drug Stores, Discount Stores and Supermarkets) for Opti-Free Replenish, Opti-Free Express, ReNu MultiPlus, Systane, Clear Care, Clear Eyes, AMO Complete, Allergen Refresh Tears, Genteel, Visine Advanced Relief, Private Label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-221$150
   Table 63: US Eye/Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Brands (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Volume Sales (at Drug Stores, Discount Stores and Supermarkets) - Opti-Free Replenish, ReNu MultiPlus, Opti-Free Express, Clear Eyes, Visine Advanced Relief, Clear Care, Systane, AMO Complete, Allergen Refresh Tears, Genteel, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-231$150
   Table 64: US Eye/Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Brands (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales (at Drug Stores) - Opti-Free Replenish, Opti-Free Express, Systane, Renu Multiplus, Clear Care, Clear Eyes, Similasan, Genteal, Refresh Tears, Allergan Refresh Plus, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-241$150
   Table 65: US Eye/Contact Lens Care Solutions Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales (at Drug Stores) by Leading Brands - Opti-Free Replenish, Opti-Free Express, Systane, Renu Multiplus, Clear Care, Clear Eyes, Similasan, Genteal, Refresh Tears, Allergan Refresh Plus, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-251$150
   Table 66: US Eye/Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Brands (2007): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales (at Drug Stores) for Opti Free Replenish, Opti Free Express, Renu Multiplus, Systane, Clear Care, Similasan, Refresh Tears, Clear Eyes, Refresh Plus, Genteal, Private Labels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

Table 67: US Eye/Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Brands (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales (at Drug Stores) for Opti Free Replenish, Opti Free Express, Renu Multiplus, Clear Eyes, Systane, Similasan, Clear Care, Refresh Tears, Genteal, Refresh Plus, Private Labels, Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$150
   Soft Contact Lens Care Solutions Sales by Leading Brands.....III-27
Table 68: US Soft Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Brands (2008 and 2009): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Opti-Free Replenish, ReNu MultiPlus, Opti-Free Express, ClearCare, Complete Easy Rub, Aquify, AOsept/AODisc, ReNu and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
Gas Permeable Lens Care Solutions Sales by Leading Brands.....III-27
1$150
   Table 69: US Gas Permeable Contact Lens Care Solutions Market by Leading Brands (2008 and 2009): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boston Simplus, Boston Advance, Boston, B&L Wetting & Soaking, Optimum Conditioner, Unique pH and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
Contact Lens- A Past Perspective.....III-28
Contact Lens Usage by Age Group.....III-28
1$150
   Table 70: Majority of Soft Contact Lens Wearers in the US form Part of One of the Following Three Demographic Categories (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
Spherical Lenses Still Hold Ground.....III-29
LASIK Surgery for Vision Correction.....III-29
1$150
   Blade-Free LASIK Growing in Popularity.....III-30
Impact of Demographics.....III-30
Retail Scenario.....III-30
Structure.....III-30
1$75
   Online Retailing.....III-31
Marketing Strategies.....III-31
Distribution Network.....III-31
1$75
   Soft Contact Lenses Distribution.....III-32
RGP Lenses Distribution.....III-32
Manufacturers and On-line Retailers Lock Horns Over Limited Distribution
  Arrangements.....III-32
1$75
   Import-Export Scenario.....III-33
Table 71: US Contact Lenses Exports by Country of Destination (2008 and 2009): Value in US$ ‘000 for Japan, UK, Germany, Singapore, Canada, The Netherlands, Ireland, Mexico, Hong Kong, Brazil and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 72: US Contact Lenses Market Imports by Country of Origin (2008 and 2009): Value in US$ ‘000 for Ireland, UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Singapore, China and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   Regulatory Environment.....III-34
Overview.....III-34
510(k) Clearance.....III-34
Pre-market Approval.....III-34
Clinical Safety Trials - A Must in the US.....III-34
1$75
   Other FDA Regulations.....III-35
Law to Regulate Plano/Decorative Contact Lenses.....III-35
1$75
   Legislation for Sale of Contact Lenses through All Distribution Channels.....III-36
FTC Tightens Noose Against Erroneous On-Line Sales of Contact Lenses.....III-36
FCLCA Enacted to Ensure Fairness in Contact Lens Sales.....III-36
1$75
   FDA Emphasizes On Lens Care.....III-37
Product Launches.....III-37
8$375
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-456$300
   Focus on Select Key Players.....III-514$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-55
Table 73: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeables and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$150
   Table 74: US Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeables and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-561$150
   Table 75: US 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeables and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$150
  2. CANADA.....III-584 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-58
Outlook.....III-58
Export and Import Scenario.....III-58
Table 76: Canadian Contact Lenses Exports (2008 and 2009): Percentage Breakup of Value Exports by Country of Destination - United States, Germany, Sweden, Hong Kong, Pitcairn Island, Armenia, Switzerland, Poland, Libya, United Arab Emirates and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$150
   Table 77: Canadian Contact Lenses Imports (2008 and 2009): Percentage Breakup of Value Imports by Country of Origin - United States, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ireland, Germany, Singapore, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
Regulatory Environment.....III-59
Legislation Concerning Use of Contact Lenses at Work Place.....III-59
1$150
   Product introduction.....III-60
B. Market Analytics.....III-60
Table 78: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeables and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$150
   Table 79: Canadian Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeables and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

Table 80: Canadian 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$150
  3. JAPAN.....III-629 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-62
Overview.....III-62
Outlook.....III-62
Japanese Contact Lens Market – Leading Players.....III-62
Table 81: Japanese Contact Lens Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Players – Vistakon, Bausch & Lomb, CIBA Vision, CooperVision, Private Labels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$150
   Trends and Issues.....III-63
Daily Disposables Enjoy Huge Popularity.....III-63
Dailies and Weeklies – Suiting Lifestyle Needs.....III-63
The Future Lies in Specialty.....III-63
Distribution.....III-63
1$75
   Arrival of Disposables.....III-64
Evolution of Contact Lens Market.....III-64
Japanese Contact Lens Market - A Historic Review.....III-64
1$75
   Product Introductions.....III-651$75
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-66
Select Players.....III-66
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-68
Table 82: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$150
   Table 83: Japanese Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-691$150
   Table 84: Japanese 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$150
  4. EUROPE.....III-7116 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-71
Outlook.....III-71
Key Market Trends.....III-71
Specialty Lens Grow at Impressive Levels.....III-71
Rapid Penetration of Silicone Hydrogel Lenses.....III-71
Table 85: European Silicone Hydrogel Lens Market (2005-2010): Sales in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
1$150
   Profile of Contact Lens Wearer Base.....III-72
Soft Contact Lens Trends.....III-72
Soft Contact Lens Penetration by Country.....III-72
Table 86: Soft Contact Lens Penetration in Select European Countries (2008): Percentage Penetration by Adult Population (15 years and above) for Nordic Countries, The UK and Ireland, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
1$150
   Soft Contact Lens Penetration By Modality.....III-73
Table 87: Soft Contact Lens Market in Europe (2008): Percentage Breakup of Value Sales by Modality for Daily Disposable Lenses; Weekly, Biweekly and Monthly Replacement Lenses; and Other Replacement Frequencies Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73
Silicone Hydrogel Lenses Still Going Strong.....III-73
1$150
   Contact Lens Care Solutions.....III-74
Purchase of Contact Lenses Online, and from Unqualified Sellers Trigger
  Concerns.....III-74
Product Introductions/Developments.....III-74
3$225
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-772$150
   Focus on Select Key Players.....III-792$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-81
Table 88: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$150
   Table 89: European Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-821$150
   Table 90: European 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-831$150
   Table 91: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-841$150
   Table 92: European Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-851$150
   Table 93: European 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens (Spherical Lenses, Daily Disposable Lenses, Toric Lenses, Multifocals, and Cosmetic Lenses)) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-86
1$150
  4a. FRANCE.....III-873 $395  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-87
Contact Lens Market – Leading Players.....III-87
Table 94: French Contact Lens Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Players –CIBA Vision, Vistakon, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision, Private Labels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-88
Table 95: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-88
1$150
   Table 96: French Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-89

Table 97: French 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-89
1$150
  4b. GERMANY.....III-903 $395  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-90
Market Shares of Leading Players.....III-90
Table 98: German Contact Lens Market by Leading Players (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Players –CIBA Vision, Vistakon, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision, Private Labels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-90
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-91
Table 99: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91
1$150
   Table 100: German Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92

Table 101: German 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-92
1$150
  4c. ITALY.....III-934 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-93
An Overview.....III-93
Demographic Trends.....III-93
Market Penetration.....III-93
Leading Players.....III-93
Table 102: Italian Contact Lens Market (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Players – CIBA Vision, Vistakon, CooperVision, Bausch & Lomb, Private Labels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-94
Table 103: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-94
1$150
   Table 104: Italian Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-951$150
   Table 105: Italian 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-96
1$150
  4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM.....III-9712 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-97
Outlook.....III-97
Market Overview.....III-97
1$75
   Table 106: UK Contact Lens Market by Leading Players (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Players –Vistakon, CIBA Vision, CooperVision, Bausch & Lomb, Private Labels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-98
Trends in Contact Lens Fits and Refits.....III-98
Soft Lens Fits.....III-98
1$150
   Soft Lens Care.....III-99
Rigid Lens Fits.....III-99
Optical Bodies Urge Contact Lens Wearers Not to Risk Eye Health Amid
  Recession.....III-99
1$75
   Optical Bodies Urge Contact Lens Wearers to Follow Advice When Buying
  Lenses.....III-100
Trends-In Recent Past.....III-100
Rapid Technological Developments in Contact Lenses Boost Usage.....III-100
Daily and Monthly Disposables Most Popular.....III-100
1$75
   Silicone Hydrogels Command High Penetration.....III-101
Contact Lens Wearers.....III-101
1$75
   Prescription of Rigid Contact Lenses in the UK – A Historic Review.....III-102
Retail Scenario.....III-102
An Overview.....III-102
Growing Preference for Convenience Based Models.....III-102
1$75
   Strong Competition in the Retail Market.....III-103
Internet Sales of Contact Lenses Remain Low.....III-103
Market Restraints.....III-103
Influence of Laser Surgery on Contact Lens Market.....III-103
Orthokeratology – A New Vision Correction Procedure.....III-103
Regulatory Framework.....III-103
Amendments to the Opticians Act.....III-103
1$75
   Regulations for Plano Cosmetic Lenses.....III-104
Regulations Open New Avenues for Leading Retailers.....III-104
Regulatory History.....III-104
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-106
Table 107: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-106
1$150
   Table 108: UK Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1071$150
   Table 109: UK 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-108
1$150
  4e. SPAIN.....III-1094 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-109
Outlook.....III-109
Market Trends.....III-109
Leading Players.....III-109
Table 110: Spanish Contact Lens Market by Leading Players (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales for CIBA Vision, Vistakon, CooperVision, Bausch & Lomb, Private Labels and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-109
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-110
Table 111: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-110
1$150
   Table 112: Spanish Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1111$150
   Table 113: Spanish 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-112
1$150
  4f. REST OF EUROPE.....III-1135 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-113
The Netherlands: Higher Penetration Than Others in Europe.....III-113
Table 114: The Netherlands Soft Contact Lens Market (2008): Percentage Breakup of Contact Lens Wearers by Modality - Soft Weekly, Biweekly and Monthly Replacement Lenses and Other Replacement Frequencies Soft Lenses.....III-113
Czech Republic: A Market with Low Contact Lens Penetration.....III-113
1$150
   Czech Republic: A Market Dominated by Multinationals.....III-114
Czech Republic: A Market Dominated by Imports.....III-114
Table 115: Czech Republic Trade Statistics (2007 & 2008): Imports (including Percentage Share of Imports from the US) and Exports of Contact Lenses in US$ Million.....III-114
1$150
   Czech Republic: Low Penetration Indicates Plum Prospects.....III-115
B. Market Analytics.....III-115
Table 116: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-115
1$150
   Table 117: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1161$150
   Table 118: Rest of Europe 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-117
1$150
  5. ASIA-PACIFIC.....III-11817 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-118
Outlook.....III-118
Asia-Pacific Contact Lenses Market Expands Despite Global Economic
  Downturn.....III-118
The Contact Lens Retail Space.....III-118
1$75
   Competition.....III-119
Recent Past Review.....III-119
Pricing of Contact Lens.....III-119
1$75
   Focus on Major Regional Markets.....III-120
Australia.....III-120
Current Overview.....III-120
Growing the Australian Contact Lens Market (GACLM) Program.....III-120
1$75
   Health Authorities Warn Consumers Against Improper Use of Cosmetic Contact
  Lens.....III-121
China.....III-121
Optical Industry: An Overview.....III-121
Contact Lenses.....III-121
Market Overview.....III-121
1$75
   Market Shares of Leading Players.....III-122
Table 119: Chinese Contact Lens Market by Leading Players (2008): Market Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Player – Vistakon, Bausch & Lomb, CIBA Vision and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-122
Hong Kong.....III-122
1$150
   India.....III-123
Market Overview.....III-123
1$75
   Young Generation Holds the Key.....III-124
Companies Focus on Convenience Factor to Boost Sales.....III-124
Contact Lens Distribution.....III-124
1$75
   Korea.....III-125
Table 120: Korean Contact Lenses Market (2005-2010): Sales in US$ ‘000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-125
Malaysia.....III-125
Market Overview.....III-125
Monthly Disposables Dominate the Disposable Contact Lens Space.....III-125
1$150
   Table 121: Malaysian Soft Contact Lens Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Modality for Monthly Replacement Contact Lenses, Daily Disposable Contact Lenses and Other Disposable Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-126
Daily Disposables Recording the Fastest Growth.....III-126
Silicone Hydrogels Woo Malaysians.....III-126
1$150
   Competition.....III-127
Singapore.....III-127
Overview.....III-127
Improved Market Conditions Fuel Contact Lens' Sales.....III-127
1$75
   A Novel Surgery for Vision Correction.....III-128
Taiwan.....III-128
User Base.....III-128
Thailand.....III-128
Market Overview.....III-128
1$75
   Table 122: Thailand Contact Lenses Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Contact Lens Wearers by Modality – Monthly Replacement Contact Lenses, Daily Disposable Contact Lenses and Other Contact Lenses (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-129
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-129
2$300
   Select Player.....III-131
St.Shine Optical Co., Ltd (Taiwan).....III-131
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-132
Table 123: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-132
1$150
   Table 124: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1331$150
   Table 125: Asia-Pacific 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-134
1$150
  6. LATIN AMERICA.....III-1353 $395  
   Market Analysis.....III-135
Table 126: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-135
1$150
   Table 127: Latin American Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1361$150
   Table 128: Latin American 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-137
1$150
  7. REST OF WORLD.....III-1383 $395  
   Market Analysis.....III-138
Table 129: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-138
1$150
   Table 130: Rest of World Historic Review for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment - Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1391$150
   Table 131: Rest of World 13-Year Perspective for Contact Lenses and Solutions by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable and Soft Contact Lens) and Contact Lens Care Solutions Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1401$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 209$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 80 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 95)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                 41    
Canada                             5
Japan                              8
Europe                            25 
     France                        1
     Germany                       1
     The United Kingdom           11 
     Italy                         2
     Spain                         3
     Rest of Europe                7
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    15 
Middle-East                        1
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