Member Benefit Draft - The Vision Council · 7 sub-reports: SV, MF, PAL, A-R Coated, Photochromics,...
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VisionWatch – The Vision Council Member Benefit Report September 2016
Total VisionWatch annual sample size is approximately 110,000 respondents
Q3 2016 Vision Council Vision Watch Member Benefit Report
Subject/Topic Page/Slide
MARKET OVERVIEW CHARTS:
ALL Types Retail 10 11 12 13
ALL OPTICAL Retail Only 14 15 16
ALL INDEPENDENT OPTICAL Retail Only 17 18 19
GENERAL VISION CORRECTION CONTENT: Number of Americans Currently Wearing Any Form of Vision Correction 20
Percentage of Americans Currently Wearing Any Form of Vision Correction 21 22
Types of Vision Correction Currently in Use by Gender and Age 23
Percentage of Adults Currently Using Vision Correction Vision Correction 1A 1B 1C
Number of Adults Currently Using Vision Correction Vision Correction 1G 1H 1I
Current Need for Any Form of Vision Correction Vision Correction 5A 5B 5C
Reasons For Not Using Vision Correction Even Though it is Needed Vision Correction 6A
Number of Adults having an Exam in the Past Six Months Vision Correction 7A 7B 7C
When Last Bought a New Pair of Prescription Eyeglasses Vision Correction 10A 10B 10C
Complete Prescription Eyeglasses or Just Lenses Vision Correction 11A 11B 11C
Number of Pairs of Prescription Eyeglasses Vision Correction 12A 12B 12C
When New Pair of Prescription Eyeglasses or New Set of Eyeglass Lenses Bought by Likelihood of Buying a New Set of Lenses for Prescription Eyeglasses within the Next 6 Months Vision Correction 16A
When Last Bought a New Pair of Readers Vision Correction 18A 18B 18C
Number of Readers Have or Regularly Use Vision Correction 19A 19B 19C
Number of Pairs of Regular Sunglasses In Regular Use Vision Correction 24A 24B 24C
Likelihood of Buying a New Pair of Regular Sunglasses (Non-Prescription) COSTING $50 OR MORE Within the Next 6 Months Vision Correction 25A 25B 25C
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LENS CONTENT: Total Lenses-Pair Sales 59
Complete Rx Eyeglasses Vs. Just Lenses 60
Total Market Pair Sales By Design 61 62 63
Total Lens Sales in Pairs--By Lens Design 64 65
Total Lens Sales in Pairs--Share of Lens Features 66
Total Lens--Reasons for Lens Choice 67
Total Lens—Most Important Lens Qualities 68
Total Value of Lens Sales in Dollars and Pairs Lenses 1A
Type of Lenses--Pairs Bought Lenses 3A
Type of Lenses Pairs Lenses 4A 4B 4C
Percentage of Total Lens Sales—Photochromic and A-R Lenses 5A 10A
Qualities that were Most Important--12 Month Trend Lenses 13A 13B 13C
Total Lens: Main Reason for Brand Choice By Age and Gender Lenses 15A
Total Lens: All Reasons for Brand Choice by Age and Gender Lenses 15B
FRAME CONTENT: Number of Individuals Currently Wearing Eyeglasses At All 81
Frame Sales Units and Average Retail Price 82 83
Eyeglass Frames--Retail Price Points in Units By Channel 84
Eyeglass Wearers 85 86 87
Refractive Surgery--Number of Who Had an Initial LASIK Procedure 88
Total Value of Frames Sales in Dollars and Units Frames 1A
Total Frames Sales by Channel Frames 3A 3B
Total Frames Sales by Channel—By Age and Gender Frames 3C 3D
Total Frames Sales by Channel—By Income Frames 3E 3F
Total Frames Sales by Channel—By Region Frames 3G 3H
Total Frames Sales by Channel—By Price Point Frames 3I 3J
Type of Frame Material Frames 7A
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PLANO SUNGLASS CHARTS & TABLES:
Adult Sunglasses Channel Report 101
Sunglass Retail Sales Estimates 102 103
Sunglass Retail Sales Growth By Calendar Quarter 104
US Sunglass Retail Dollar Sales By Channel of Trade 105 106 107 108 109
110 111
US Sunglass Sales By Age/Gender 112 113 114 115 116
US Sunglass Sales By Household Income Group 117 118 119 120 121
US Sunglass Sales By Region 122 123 124 125 126
Total Sunglass Sales All Retailers in Each Channel
By Age and Gender 127 128
By Income Group 129 130
$50+ Plano Sunglass Future Purchase Intent Index 131
Total Value of Sunglass Sales in Dollars and Units Plano Sunglasses 1A
Total Sunglass Sales by Outlet Type
Historical Trend Plano Sunglasses 2A 2B
By Age and Gender Plano Sunglasses 2C 2D
By Income Group Plano Sunglasses 2E 2F
By Region Plano Sunglasses 2G 2H
By Price Point Plano Sunglasses 2I 2J
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OTC READERS CONTENT:
Reading Glasses Purchases by Customer Channel 143
Reading Glasses Retail Sales Dollars and Units 144 145
Reading Glasses Retail Sales Growth by Calendar Quarter 146
Reading Glasses Retail Dollar Sales—Top Mass, Drug Stores and Clubs 147 148 149
Reading Glasses Purchases
By Age/Gender 150 151 152 153 154 155
By Annual Household Income 156 157 158 159 160 161
By Census Region 162 163 164 165 166 167
Reading Glasses Retail Sales—Top Mass, Drug Stores and Clubs
By Age/Gender 168 169
By Annual Household Income 170 171
Reading Glasses Unit Sales by Location Type 172
Number of Readers Purchased Per Transaction 173
CONTACT LENS CONTENT:
Contact Lens 1E
Contact Lens 2E
Contact Lens 3E
Contact Lens 4E
Contact Lens 7E
Contact Lens 8E
Detailed use of contact lenses—Trended
Contact lenses worn on one or both eyes--Trended
Reason for wearing contact lenses—Trended
Length of contact lens usage—Trended
Use of toric lenses—Trended
Use of bifocal/multifocal lenses—Trended
Location type of most recent contact lens purchase?--Trended Contact Lens 12E
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Ever worn contact lenses –Trended
How long ago stopped wearing contact lenses – Trended Likelihood
of starting/returning to wearing contact lenses – Trended
Contact Lens 18E
Contact Lens 19E
Contact Lens 21E
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VisionWatch is the ONLY source of consumer trends that is designed exclusively for the Optical Industry. 4 times per year, VisionWatch delivers timely and detailed reports. The Vision Council offers member companies a wealth of information that can be used to get ahead of the competition at a 50% discount.
Eyeglass Lens Standard Report: Provides an overview of the lens market in terms of units, dollar volumes and average selling price for single vision, multifocal and progressive lenses. Current and historical trends for the market are given along with retailer shares (10 named outlets/chains). A special focus on desirable lens traits and demographic breakdowns. Includes 7 sub-reports: SV, MF, PAL, A-R Coated, Photochromics, Rx Sun and MVC Lenses. Vision Council Member Price: Annual (4 Reports) $30,000
Eyeglass Frames Standard Report: The frame market divided into minute detail. Current and historical market share trends in units and dollars for retailers (10 named outlets/retailers), brands (25 labels) and manufacturer (13 companies). Usage demographics, brand desirability and market profiles by price point are provided in this report. Vision Council Member Price: Annual (4 Reports) $30,000
Plano Sunglasses Standard Report: Dissects the sunglass market in terms of units and dollars by price point. Provides current and historical information on channel of distribution shares (11 distinct channels), specific retailer shares (15 named outlets/retailers), and brand shares (19 labels). This report is divided into two sections containing identical information; one examining the entire US plano sunglass market and another examining only the high-end sunglass market ($50+ per pair). Vision Council Member Price: Annual (4 Reports) $15,000
Readers Standard Report: Provides users with detailed usage demographics, price levels and channel shares for both the current period and historical periods. Units and dollar shares are provided by channel (6 different channels) and outlet (8 named outlets/retailers). Vision Council Member Price: Annual (4 Reports) $5,000
Refractive Surgery Report: This report provides a comprehensive overview of the refractive surgery market. It supplies figures of the total number of refractive surgery procedures, detailed demographics on who has had a refractive surgery procedure and why they had a procedure. The report also examines, in detail, the outlook and expectations of the American population regarding refractive surgery. Vision Council Member Price: Annual (4 Reports) $30,000
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Contact Lens Standard Report: An in-depth analysis of the contact lens market providing demographics of contact lens users. Provides current and historical unit and dollar information on outlet share (11 named outlets/retailers). Examines the frequency of replacing contact lenses by specific demographics and specific brands. Provides information on online contact lens buying activity. Provides information on how long people have been wearing contact lenses, the likeliness of using contact lenses and the type of contact lenses being used. Vision Council Member Price: Annual (4 Reports) $25,000
Eye Exams Standard Report: An analysis of eye exam behavior and opinions among the US adult population. Current and historical market share trends in the number of adult exams by channel (6 named channels/retailers). Also exams the role and type of insurance used by Americans to help pay for their exams, reasons why people went for a recent exam, reasons why people are NOT getting an exam, exam satisfaction rates, likelihood of getting an exam in the future, and eyewear purchasing activity as a result of getting an eye exam. Information is provided at the topline level (all adult exams) as well as for demographics of recent exam patients (gender, age, income, region and MVC status). Vision Council Member Price: Annual (4 Reports) $15,000
Online Eyeglasses Standard Report: An introduction to the online eyeglass (lenses and frames) retailing environment. Current and historical market share trends in units for retailers (4 named outlets/retailers). Provides information on purchase satisfaction, likelihood of repurchase, the role and type of insurance used by online buyers to help pay for their glasses and the type of lenses purchased. Information is provided at the topline level (all online purchases) as well as for demographics of recent online buyers (gender, age, income, region and price point of frame purchase). Vision Council Member Price: Annual (4 Reports) $12,500
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VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
In Millions 2015/2016 +2.2%
Inflation not taken into consideration
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollars – Total U.S. Market
All Retail*
$39,385.7 $40,253.3
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*All retail includes dollars spent at all retail types at any retail location on the sale of either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rx sun),frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenue earned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those US residents 18 and older. Does not include retail dollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age and younger.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
In Millions
+4.8% +2.6%
+2.7%
Inflation not taken into consideration
+1.5%
+2.7%
-3.6%
+1.9%
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollars by Product and Service Type – Total U.S. Market
All Retail*
$9,564.9
$12,509.9
$4,583.7 $4,064.5
$837.0
$5,845.3
$1,980.4
$9,705
$12,849
$4,802 $4,171
$860
$5,958
$1,909
Frames Lenses Contact Lenses Sunglasses* OTC Readers Examinations** RefractiveSurgery
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*All retail includes dollars spent at all retail types at any retail location on the sale of either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rx sun),frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenue earned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those US residents 18 and older. Does not include retail dollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age and younger.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
In Millions+0.6%
+3.4%
+2.6%
Inflation not taken into consideration
+0.9%+0.7%
+0.8%
-3.2%
73.8682.73
92.30103.50
50.25
113.42
0.94
74.4183.45
95.5 104.07
51.58
114.31
0.908
Frames Lenses Contact Lenses Sunglasses* OTC Readers Examinations** RefractiveSurgery
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*All retail includes dollars spent at all retail types at any retail location on the sale of either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rx sun), frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenue earned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those US residents 18 and older. Does not include retail dollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age and younger.
Vision Care Products & Services TrendUnits by Product and Service Type – Total U.S. Market
All Retail*
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollar Shares by Product and Service Type – Total U.S. Market
All Retail*
24.3%
31.8%
11.6%10.3%
2.1%
14.8%
5.0%
24.1%
31.9%
11.9%10.4%
2.1%
14.8%
4.7%
Frames Lenses Contact Lenses Sunglasses* OTC Readers Examinations** RefractiveSurgery
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*All retail includes dollars spent at all retail types at any retail location on the sale of either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rx sun),frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenue earned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those US residents 18 and older. Does not include retail dollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age and younger.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
In Millions 2015/2016 +2.1%
Inflation not taken into consideration
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollars – Total U.S. Optical Market
Optical Retail*
$34,137 $34,842.2
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*Optical Retail includes dollars spent at all optical locations on the sale of either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rx sun), frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenue earned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those US residents 18 and older. Does not include retail dollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age or younger. Optical retail includes leased optical spaces in department stores, mass merchandisers with optical locations, optical chains, and independents with optical locations.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
In Millions
+2.7%
+4.8%
-0.3% +5.1%
Inflation not taken into consideration
+1.5%
+1.9%
-3.6%
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollars by Product and Service Type – Total U.S. Optical Market
Optical Retail*
$9,565
$12,510
$3,767
$387 $83
$5,845
$1,980
$9,705
$12,849
$3,948
$386 $88
$5,958
$1,909
Frames Lenses Contact Lenses Sunglasses* OTC Readers Examinations** RefractiveSurgery
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*Optical Retail includes dollars spent at all optical locations on the sale of either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rx sun), frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenue earned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those US residents 18 and older. Does not include retaildollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age or younger. Optical retail includes leased optical spaces in departmentstores, mass merchandisers with optical locations, optical chains, and independents with optical locations.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
Inflation not taken into consideration
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollar Shares by Product and Service Type – Total U.S. Optical Market
Optical Retail*
28.0%
36.6%
11.0%
1.1% 0.2%
17.1%
5.8%
27.9%
36.9%
11.3%
1.1% 0.3%
17.1%
5.5%
Frames Lenses Contact Lenses Sunglasses* OTC Readers Examinations** RefractiveSurgery
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*Optical Retail includes dollars spent at all optical locations on the sale of either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rx sun), frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenue earned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those US residents 18 and older. Does not include retaildollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age or younger. Optical retail includes leased optical spaces in departmentstores, mass merchandisers with optical locations, optical chains, and independents with optical locations.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
In Millions 2015/2016 +2.8%
Inflation not taken into consideration
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollars – Total U.S. Independent Market
Independent Optical Retail*
$17,807.6 $18,306
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*Independent Optical Retail includes dollars spent at independent optical locations on either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rx sun), frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenueearned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those U.S. residents 18 and older. Does not include retail dollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age and younger. An independent optical location is a location with 3 doors or less that has either a MD, OD, Optician or Optical Retailer on site.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
In Millions+3.1%
+4.9%
-0.8% +4.3%
Inflation not taken into consideration
+2.1%+2.4%
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollars by Product and Service Type – Total U.S. Independent Market
Independent Optical Retail*
$5,029.3
$6,680.4
$1,821.8
$156.2 $31.8
$4,088.0
$5,133.3
$6,886.7
$1,911.1
$155.0 $33.2
$4,187.0
Frames Lenses Contact Lenses Sunglasses* OTC Readers Examinations**
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*Independent Optical Retail includes dollars spent at independent optical locations on either spectacle lenses (regular Rx and Rxsun), frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenueearned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This numberdoes not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those U.S. residents 18 and older. Does not include retail dollarsspent by/for exams for those 17 years of age and younger. An independent optical location is a location with 3 doors or less that haseither a MD, OD, Optician or Optical Retailer on site.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Care Products & Services
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
Inflation not taken into consideration
Vision Care Products & Services TrendDollar Shares by Product and Service Type – Total U.S. Independent Market
Independent Optical Retail*
28.2%
37.5%
10.2%
0.9% 0.2%
23.0%
28.0%
37.6%
10.4%
0.8% 0.2%
22.9%
Frames Lenses Contact Lenses Sunglasses* OTC Readers Examinations**
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
*Independent Optical Retail includes dollars spent at independent optical locations on either spectacle lenses (regular Rx andRx sun), frames, sunglasses (plano only), OTC readers, or revenueearned from refractive surgery or eye examinations. This number does not include sunglass clips and reflects the dollars spent only by those U.S. residents 18 and older. Does not include retail dollars spent by/for exams for those 17 years of age and younger. An independent optical location is a location with 3 doors or less that has either a MD, OD, Optician or Optical Retailer on site.
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Correction
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents VC1G
In Millions
Vision Correction Usage TrendAmerican Adults Using Any Form of Vision Correction Based on 6 Month Sample
184.4 184.9 185.7 186.4 187.4 188.7 188.7 188.9 189.6
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESept16
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Correction
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents VC1G
Vision Correction Usage TrendShare of American Adults Using Any Form of Vision Correction by Gender and Age
75.9%
73.2%
78.5%
61.0%
63.1%
86.2%
90.5%
76.1%
72.9%
79.3%
60.6%
62.2%
86.0%
91.6%
Total
Male
Female
18 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55+
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Correction
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents VC1J&1I
Vision Correction Usage TrendShare of American Adults Using Any Form of Vision Correction by Household Income and Census
Region
75.9%
74.6%
77.3%
77.2%
74.5%
79.6%
74.0%
76.1%
74.9%
77.4%
77.4%
74.6%
79.6%
74.4%
Total
Less than $60K
$60K or greater
Northeast
South
Midwest
West
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
VisionWatch September 2016Member Benefit Report
12ME Sep16
Vision Correction Usage – Product ProfilePercentage of American Adults Currently Using by Gender and Age
11.9%
12.9%
0.8%
3.8%
24.5%
20.7%
OTC Readers
60.8%
67.8%
53.4%
53.8%
67.7%
77.5%
Male
Female
18 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
Eyeglasses
11.4%
20.8%
25.7%
20.8%
15.0%
6.2%
Contact Lenses
OTC Readers 12.4%US population 18+
Contact Lenses 16.2%US population 18+
Eyeglasses 64.4%US population 18+
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents F-3
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1411**Vision Correction 1A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Millions of People 249.1 122.1 127.0 249.1 75.2 43.6 43.3 86.9100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 49.0% 51.0% 100.0% 30.2% 17.5% 17.4% 34.9%
Currently wear Eyeglasses at all 160.4 74.2 86.2 160.4 40.1 23.5 29.4 67.464.4% 60.8% 67.8% 64.4% 53.4% 53.8% 67.7% 77.5%
100.0% 46.3% 53.7% 100.0% 25.0% 14.6% 18.3% 42.0%Currently wear Readers at all 30.9 14.5 16.4 30.9 0.6 1.7 10.6 18.0
12.4% 11.9% 12.9% 12.4% 0.8% 3.8% 24.5% 20.7%100.0% 46.9% 53.1% 100.0% 2.0% 5.4% 34.4% 58.1%
Currently wear Sunglasses at all 214.4 101.7 112.7 214.4 65.2 38.8 38.3 72.086.1% 83.3% 88.7% 86.1% 86.7% 89.0% 88.4% 82.9%
100.0% 47.4% 52.6% 100.0% 30.4% 18.1% 17.9% 33.6%Currently wear Contact lenses at all 40.3 13.9 26.4 40.3 19.3 9.0 6.5 5.4
16.2% 11.4% 20.8% 16.2% 25.7% 20.8% 15.0% 6.2%100.0% 34.5% 65.5% 100.0% 47.9% 22.5% 16.1% 13.5%
Currently wear Rx Sunglasses at all 29.5 14.0 15.5 29.5 6.0 4.6 5.5 13.311.8% 11.5% 12.2% 11.8% 8.0% 10.7% 12.8% 15.3%
100.0% 47.4% 52.6% 100.0% 20.4% 15.8% 18.8% 45.0%
12 Months up to September 2016 Percentage of adults currently wearing by age and gender
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1411**Vision Correction 1B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Millions of People 249.1 124.3 124.8100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 49.9% 50.1%
Currently wear Eyeglasses at all 160.4 78.4 82.064.4% 63.1% 65.7%
100.0% 48.9% 51.1%Currently wear Readers at all 30.9 14.5 16.4
12.4% 11.6% 13.2%100.0% 46.8% 53.2%
Currently wear Sunglasses at all 214.4 103.9 110.586.1% 83.6% 88.5%
100.0% 48.5% 51.5%Currently wear Contact lenses at all 40.3 16.0 24.3
16.2% 12.8% 19.5%100.0% 39.6% 60.4%
Currently wear Rx Sunglasses at all 29.5 11.0 18.511.8% 8.9% 14.8%
100.0% 37.4% 62.6%
12 Months up to September 2016Percentage of adults currently wearing by income group
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1411**Vision Correction 1C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Millions of People 249.1 44.3 92.4 53.3 59.0100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 17.8% 37.1% 21.4% 23.7%
Currently wear Eyeglasses at all 160.4 29.7 59.4 34.5 36.864.4% 66.9% 64.3% 64.7% 62.4%
100.0% 18.5% 37.0% 21.5% 23.0%Currently wear Readers at all 30.9 5.8 11.4 6.5 7.2
12.4% 13.1% 12.3% 12.1% 12.3%100.0% 18.8% 36.9% 20.9% 23.4%
Currently wear Sunglasses at all 214.4 37.6 79.7 45.7 51.386.1% 84.8% 86.3% 85.8% 87.0%
100.0% 17.5% 37.2% 21.3% 23.9%Currently wear Contact lenses at all 40.3 7.2 15.0 9.1 9.0
16.2% 16.2% 16.3% 17.1% 15.2%100.0% 17.8% 37.3% 22.6% 22.3%
Currently wear Rx Sunglasses at all 29.5 5.6 10.2 6.0 7.711.8% 12.6% 11.0% 11.2% 13.1%
100.0% 18.9% 34.6% 20.3% 26.2%
12 Months up to September 2016Percentage of adults currently wearing by region
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 123,166
1411**Vision Correction 1G.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Millions of People 249.1 122.1 127.0 249.1 75.2 43.6 43.3 86.9100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 49.0% 51.0% 100.0% 30.2% 17.5% 17.4% 34.9%
All using any form of vision 189.6 88.9 100.7 189.6 45.6 27.1 37.3 79.6correction 76.1% 72.9% 79.3% 76.1% 60.6% 62.2% 86.0% 91.6%
100.0% 46.9% 53.1% 100.0% 24.1% 14.3% 19.7% 42.0%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of adults using any form of vision correction by age and gender (millions)
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 123,166
1411**Vision Correction 1H.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Millions of People 249.1 124.3 124.8100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 49.9% 50.1%
All using any form of vision 189.6 93.1 96.5correction 76.1% 74.9% 77.4%
100.0% 49.1% 50.9%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of adults using any form of vision correction by income group (millions)
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 123,166
1411**Vision Correction 1I.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Millions of People 249.1 44.3 92.4 53.3 59.0100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 17.8% 37.1% 21.4% 23.7%
All using any form of vision 189.6 34.3 68.9 42.5 43.9correction 76.1% 77.4% 74.6% 79.6% 74.4%
100.0% 18.1% 36.3% 22.4% 23.2%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of adults using any form of vision correction by region (millions)
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 26,316
1411**Vision Correction 5A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 55.7% 44.3% 100.0% 49.8% 27.7% 10.2% 12.3%
Yes 22.3% 21.3% 23.6% 22.3% 20.3% 21.3% 42.3% 16.0%100.0% 53.2% 46.8% 100.0% 45.4% 26.5% 19.3% 8.8%
Don’t know 14.7% 14.2% 15.4% 14.7% 15.1% 14.5% 13.5% 14.8%100.0% 53.8% 46.2% 100.0% 51.0% 27.3% 9.4% 12.4%
No 63.0% 64.4% 61.1% 63.0% 64.6% 64.2% 44.1% 69.2%100.0% 57.0% 43.0% 100.0% 51.1% 28.3% 7.1% 13.5%
12 Months up to September 2016Current need for any form of vision correction by age and genderAsked of all respondents not using any form of vision correction
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 26,316
1411**Vision Correction 5B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 52.5% 47.5%
Yes 22.3% 24.3% 20.1%100.0% 57.2% 42.8%
Don’t know 14.7% 15.5% 13.9%100.0% 55.2% 44.8%
No 63.0% 60.2% 66.0%100.0% 50.2% 49.8%
12 Months up to September 2016Current need for any form of vision correction by income groupAsked of all respondents not using any form of vision correction
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 26,316
1411**Vision Correction 5C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 16.8% 39.5% 18.3% 25.4%
Yes 22.3% 21.8% 21.8% 23.3% 22.7%100.0% 16.4% 38.7% 19.1% 25.9%
Don’t know 14.7% 15.6% 14.5% 14.2% 14.8%100.0% 17.9% 39.0% 17.6% 25.6%
No 63.0% 62.6% 63.7% 62.5% 62.4%100.0% 16.7% 40.0% 18.1% 25.2%
12 Months up to September 2016Current need for any form of vision correction by region
Asked of all respondents not using any form of vision correction
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 6,765
1411**Vision Correction 6A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 53.2% 46.8% 100.0% 45.4% 26.5% 19.3% 8.8%
Haven’t gotten around to it yet 37.8% 36.5% 39.4% 37.8% 38.8% 39.4% 31.3% 42.4%100.0% 51.3% 48.7% 100.0% 46.5% 27.6% 16.0% 9.9%
Don’t like the idea of wearing glasses 17.5% 18.4% 16.5% 17.5% 19.1% 16.6% 13.4% 20.9%100.0% 56.0% 44.0% 100.0% 49.5% 25.2% 14.8% 10.5%
My eyes aren’t too bad yet 35.7% 38.1% 32.9% 35.7% 38.3% 35.4% 26.8% 42.9%100.0% 56.9% 43.1% 100.0% 48.7% 26.2% 14.5% 10.6%
I think using glasses would make my 5.5% 6.0% 4.8% 5.5% 6.9% 4.3% 3.8% 5.2%eyes worse 100.0% 58.7% 41.3% 100.0% 57.5% 20.8% 13.5% 8.3%I think it will cost too much 31.3% 28.5% 34.5% 31.3% 35.4% 31.2% 25.9% 22.5%
100.0% 48.4% 51.6% 100.0% 51.3% 26.4% 16.0% 6.3%I have other problems that are more 9.4% 8.7% 10.1% 9.4% 8.8% 10.8% 8.5% 9.8%important to take care of 100.0% 49.3% 50.7% 100.0% 42.5% 30.7% 17.6% 9.2%I don't have an eye doctor 20.4% 19.1% 21.9% 20.4% 24.0% 20.4% 15.5% 13.1%
100.0% 49.9% 50.1% 100.0% 53.2% 26.4% 14.7% 5.6%Other 7.2% 6.8% 7.8% 7.2% 6.0% 6.6% 6.8% 16.1%
100.0% 49.8% 50.2% 100.0% 37.9% 24.3% 18.1% 19.6%Don’t know 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9% 1.7% 1.9% 1.8% 3.9%
100.0% 53.6% 46.4% 100.0% 38.9% 25.9% 17.6% 17.6%
12 Months up to September 2016All reasons for not using any form of Vision Correction
even though it is needed - by age and genderAsked of all respondents not using any form of vision correction even though it is needed
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 92,681
1411**Vision Correction 7A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 49.0% 51.0% 100.0% 30.2% 17.5% 17.4% 34.9%
Had eye exam less than 22.9% 22.8% 23.1% 22.9% 20.8% 19.8% 22.0% 26.8%6 months ago 100.0% 48.7% 51.3% 100.0% 27.3% 15.1% 16.7% 40.8%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of adults having had an eye exam by age and gender
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 92,681
1411**Vision Correction 7B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 49.9% 50.1%
Had eye exam less than 22.9% 20.9% 24.9%6 months ago 100.0% 45.6% 54.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of adults having had an eye exam by income group
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 92,681
1411**Vision Correction 7C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 17.8% 37.1% 21.4% 23.7%
Had eye exam less than 22.9% 23.1% 22.5% 23.2% 23.3%6 months ago 100.0% 18.0% 36.4% 21.6% 24.0%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of adults having had an eye exam by region
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 81,499
1411**Vision Correction 10A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 14.2% 15.0% 13.5% 14.2% 14.0% 15.5% 16.3% 12.9%100.0% 46.3% 53.7% 100.0% 25.0% 14.6% 18.3% 42.0%
Within the last month 1.6% 1.6% 1.7% 1.6% 1.4% 1.6% 2.0% 1.6%100.0% 44.1% 55.9% 100.0% 21.0% 14.6% 22.5% 41.8%
1 to 2 months ago 2.4% 2.5% 2.3% 2.4% 2.4% 2.6% 2.5% 2.2%100.0% 48.2% 51.8% 100.0% 25.1% 16.0% 19.5% 39.4%
2 to 3 months ago 2.6% 2.8% 2.5% 2.6% 2.8% 2.7% 2.9% 2.4%100.0% 49.8% 50.2% 100.0% 26.7% 15.2% 20.1% 38.0%
3 to 4 months ago 2.6% 2.7% 2.5% 2.6% 2.6% 2.7% 2.9% 2.4%100.0% 48.5% 51.5% 100.0% 24.9% 15.5% 20.6% 39.0%
4 to 5 months ago 1.8% 1.9% 1.7% 1.8% 1.8% 2.1% 2.3% 1.4%100.0% 48.9% 51.1% 100.0% 25.7% 17.0% 23.5% 33.8%
5 to 6 months ago 3.2% 3.5% 2.9% 3.2% 3.1% 3.8% 3.7% 2.9%100.0% 50.9% 49.1% 100.0% 24.1% 17.1% 20.9% 37.8%
12 Months up to September 2016When last bought new pair of prescription eyeglasses by gender and age
Asked of all respondents
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 81,499
1411**Vision Correction 10B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Total 14.2% 12.8% 15.6%100.0% 48.9% 51.1%
Within the last month 1.6% 1.5% 1.8%100.0% 43.4% 56.6%
1 to 2 months ago 2.4% 2.2% 2.5%100.0% 45.7% 54.3%
2 to 3 months ago 2.6% 2.4% 2.9%100.0% 44.6% 55.4%
3 to 4 months ago 2.6% 2.3% 2.9%100.0% 43.2% 56.8%
4 to 5 months ago 1.8% 1.6% 1.9%100.0% 43.8% 56.2%
5 to 6 months ago 3.2% 2.8% 3.6%100.0% 43.1% 56.9%
12 Months up to September 2016When last bought new pair of prescription eyeglasses by income group
Asked of all respondents
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 81,499
1411**Vision Correction 10C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 14.2% 14.6% 14.1% 13.4% 14.7%100.0% 18.5% 37.0% 21.5% 23.0%
Within the last month 1.6% 1.7% 1.6% 1.6% 1.8%100.0% 18.7% 35.9% 21.0% 24.4%
1 to 2 months ago 2.4% 2.3% 2.3% 2.3% 2.5%100.0% 17.8% 36.7% 21.4% 24.0%
2 to 3 months ago 2.6% 2.8% 2.6% 2.4% 2.8%100.0% 19.6% 37.1% 19.3% 24.1%
3 to 4 months ago 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.5% 2.6%100.0% 18.5% 37.3% 20.7% 23.5%
4 to 5 months ago 1.8% 1.8% 1.7% 1.7% 1.8%100.0% 19.2% 36.3% 20.6% 24.0%
5 to 6 months ago 3.2% 3.5% 3.2% 2.9% 3.3%100.0% 19.9% 37.4% 19.5% 23.2%
12 Months up to September 2016When last bought new pair of prescription eyeglasses by region
Asked of all respondents
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 22,425
1411**Vision Correction 11A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 51.5% 48.5% 100.0% 29.6% 19.0% 19.8% 31.6%
Complete eyeglasses 89.8% 89.1% 90.5% 89.8% 88.9% 91.1% 92.4% 88.2%100.0% 51.1% 48.9% 100.0% 29.3% 19.3% 20.4% 31.0%
Just lenses 10.2% 10.9% 9.5% 10.2% 11.1% 8.9% 7.6% 11.8%100.0% 55.1% 44.9% 100.0% 32.2% 16.6% 14.8% 36.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Complete prescription eyeglasses or just lenses by gender and age
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 22,425
1411**Vision Correction 11B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 44.9% 55.1%
Complete eyeglasses 89.8% 87.6% 91.6%100.0% 43.8% 56.2%
Just lenses 10.2% 12.4% 8.4%100.0% 54.6% 45.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Complete prescription eyeglasses or just lenses by income group
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 22,425
1411**Vision Correction 11C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 18.3% 36.9% 20.2% 24.6%
Complete eyeglasses 89.8% 89.3% 90.1% 90.2% 89.4%100.0% 18.2% 37.1% 20.3% 24.5%
Just lenses 10.2% 10.7% 9.9% 9.8% 10.6%100.0% 19.2% 35.9% 19.4% 25.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Complete prescription eyeglasses or just lenses by region
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 81,499
1411**Vision Correction 12A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 46.3% 53.7% 100.0% 25.0% 14.6% 18.3% 42.0%
1 pair 63.4% 60.6% 65.8% 63.4% 69.6% 63.6% 61.3% 60.5%100.0% 44.2% 55.8% 100.0% 27.5% 14.7% 17.7% 40.1%
2 pairs 29.4% 31.8% 27.4% 29.4% 26.2% 29.8% 30.9% 30.7%100.0% 50.0% 50.0% 100.0% 22.2% 14.8% 19.2% 43.8%
3 pairs 5.2% 5.6% 4.9% 5.2% 3.2% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4%100.0% 49.6% 50.4% 100.0% 15.5% 13.1% 19.8% 51.6%
4 pairs 1.3% 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% 0.6% 1.3% 1.5% 1.7%100.0% 49.8% 50.2% 100.0% 11.7% 13.9% 20.5% 53.9%
5 pairs 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.1% 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%100.0% 42.1% 57.9% 100.0% 12.7% 14.6% 16.2% 56.4%
More than 5 pairs 0.4% 0.3% 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%100.0% 43.3% 56.7% 100.0% 17.7% 17.0% 21.4% 43.8%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of pairs of prescription eyeglasses regularly used by age and gender
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 81,499
1411**Vision Correction 12B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 48.9% 51.1%
1 pair 63.4% 68.4% 58.6%100.0% 52.7% 47.3%
2 pairs 29.4% 26.6% 32.2%100.0% 44.1% 55.9%
3 pairs 5.2% 3.7% 6.6%100.0% 35.1% 64.9%
4 pairs 1.3% 0.9% 1.7%100.0% 34.5% 65.5%
5 pairs 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%100.0% 29.4% 70.6%
More than 5 pairs 0.4% 0.2% 0.5%100.0% 31.9% 68.1%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of pairs of prescription eyeglasses regularly used by income group
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 81,499
1411**Vision Correction 12C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 18.5% 37.0% 21.5% 23.0%
1 pair 63.4% 61.8% 64.4% 65.7% 60.8%100.0% 18.0% 37.7% 22.3% 22.0%
2 pairs 29.4% 30.3% 28.9% 27.9% 31.1%100.0% 19.0% 36.3% 20.4% 24.3%
3 pairs 5.2% 5.7% 4.8% 4.7% 5.9%100.0% 20.4% 34.3% 19.3% 26.1%
4 pairs 1.3% 1.5% 1.3% 1.1% 1.4%100.0% 21.5% 35.3% 18.4% 24.8%
5 pairs 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%100.0% 19.9% 35.1% 21.2% 23.9%
More than 5 pairs 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%100.0% 19.3% 36.3% 19.0% 25.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of pairs of prescription eyeglasses regularly used by region
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 81,499
1411**Vision Correction 16A.
TotalExtremely
LikelyVery
LikelyMight or
Might notProbably
NotDefinitely
Not
Total 14.2% 3.8% 5.8% 11.7% 14.9% 17.6%100.0% 4.8% 9.8% 26.1% 33.0% 26.3%
Within the last month 1.6% 0.0% 0.2% 0.7% 1.3% 2.3%100.0% 0.6% 4.8% 16.0% 29.8% 48.8%
1 to 2 months ago 2.4% 0.2% 0.7% 1.4% 2.3% 3.4%100.0% 2.6% 7.0% 24.3% 27.1% 39.1%
2 to 3 months ago 2.6% 0.3% 1.1% 1.8% 3.1% 3.4%100.0% 2.9% 9.6% 19.7% 40.8% 27.0%
3 to 4 months ago 2.6% 0.4% 1.0% 2.1% 2.8% 3.2%100.0% 3.2% 9.5% 19.3% 33.5% 34.5%
4 to 5 months ago 1.8% 0.6% 0.8% 1.7% 2.1% 2.1%100.0% 6.9% 10.5% 18.3% 44.9% 19.4%
5 to 6 months ago 3.2% 2.3% 2.0% 4.0% 3.4% 3.1%100.0% 11.6% 10.4% 25.9% 30.8% 21.3%
12 Months up to September 2016When new pair of prescription eyeglasses or new set of eyeglass lenses, either for yourself or someone else was
bought by likelihood of buying a new set of lenses for prescription eyeglasses within next six months
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 16,156
1411**Vision Correction 18A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 46.9% 53.1% 100.0% 2.0% 5.4% 34.4% 58.1%
Within the last month 1.4% 1.1% 1.6% 1.4% 0.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.2%100.0% 39.5% 60.5% 100.0% 1.2% 6.3% 40.2% 52.3%
1 to 2 months ago 1.5% 1.4% 1.6% 1.5% 2.2% 1.8% 1.7% 1.3%100.0% 43.4% 56.6% 100.0% 3.0% 6.7% 39.6% 50.7%
2 to 3 months ago 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.1% 1.9% 1.4% 1.2%100.0% 45.4% 54.6% 100.0% 1.8% 8.0% 37.1% 53.1%
3 to 4 months ago 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.6% 1.0% 0.9%100.0% 46.4% 53.6% 100.0% 2.7% 9.1% 35.3% 52.9%
4 to 5 months ago 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 1.2% 0.9% 0.6% 0.6%100.0% 44.9% 55.1% 100.0% 4.0% 8.0% 33.3% 54.7%
5 to 6 months ago 1.3% 1.3% 1.2% 1.3% 1.9% 1.8% 1.2% 1.2%100.0% 47.8% 52.2% 100.0% 3.1% 7.9% 33.9% 55.1%
12 Months up to September 2016When new pair of readers, either for yourself or someone else was bought by age and gender
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 16,156
1411**Vision Correction 18B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 46.8% 53.2%
Within the last month 1.4% 1.3% 1.4%100.0% 45.8% 54.2%
1 to 2 months ago 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%100.0% 46.0% 54.0%
2 to 3 months ago 1.3% 1.3% 1.3%100.0% 45.6% 54.4%
3 to 4 months ago 1.0% 0.9% 1.0%100.0% 45.5% 54.5%
4 to 5 months ago 0.6% 0.6% 0.6%100.0% 48.9% 51.1%
5 to 6 months ago 1.3% 1.2% 1.3%100.0% 46.6% 53.4%
12 Months up to September 2016When new pair of readers, either for yourself or someone else was bought by income group
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 16,156
1411**Vision Correction 18C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 18.8% 36.9% 20.9% 23.4%
Within the last month 1.4% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 1.4%100.0% 18.4% 37.2% 20.3% 24.2%
1 to 2 months ago 1.5% 1.7% 1.5% 1.5% 1.4%100.0% 21.1% 36.6% 20.6% 21.7%
2 to 3 months ago 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3%100.0% 18.0% 37.6% 21.9% 22.5%
3 to 4 months ago 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 0.9%100.0% 18.7% 37.2% 21.5% 22.6%
4 to 5 months ago 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.7%100.0% 18.9% 35.0% 20.2% 25.9%
5 to 6 months ago 1.3% 1.6% 1.1% 1.2% 1.2%100.0% 24.6% 33.0% 20.0% 22.5%
12 Months up to September 2016When new pair of readers, either for yourself or someone else was bought by region
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 16,156
1411**Vision Correction 19A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 46.9% 53.1% 100.0% 2.0% 5.4% 34.4% 58.1%
1 pair 24.7% 26.9% 22.7% 24.7% 52.6% 37.4% 25.8% 21.8%100.0% 51.2% 48.8% 100.0% 4.4% 8.2% 35.9% 51.5%
2 pairs 30.2% 32.6% 28.0% 30.2% 32.9% 37.6% 31.6% 28.5%100.0% 50.7% 49.3% 100.0% 2.2% 6.7% 36.0% 55.0%
3 pairs 21.3% 21.2% 21.4% 21.3% 11.3% 16.0% 21.0% 22.3%100.0% 46.7% 53.3% 100.0% 1.1% 4.1% 33.9% 60.9%
4 pairs 11.2% 9.7% 12.6% 11.2% 3.1% 4.3% 10.7% 12.5%100.0% 40.3% 59.7% 100.0% 0.6% 2.1% 32.9% 64.5%
5 pairs 4.4% 3.5% 5.2% 4.4% 0.1% 1.4% 3.9% 5.2%100.0% 36.9% 63.1% 100.0% 0.1% 1.7% 30.3% 67.9%
More than 5 pairs 8.2% 6.1% 10.1% 8.2% 0.0% 3.2% 7.0% 9.7%100.0% 34.8% 65.2% 100.0% 0.0% 2.1% 29.3% 68.6%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of readers have or regularly use by age and gender
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 16,156
1411**Vision Correction 19B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 46.8% 53.2%
1 pair 24.7% 28.2% 21.6%100.0% 56.7% 43.3%
2 pairs 30.2% 33.0% 27.7%100.0% 51.1% 48.9%
3 pairs 21.3% 19.7% 22.7%100.0% 43.2% 56.8%
4 pairs 11.2% 9.5% 12.8%100.0% 39.4% 60.6%
5 pairs 4.4% 3.6% 5.1%100.0% 38.4% 61.6%
More than 5 pairs 8.2% 6.0% 10.1%100.0% 34.4% 65.6%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of readers have or regularly use by income group
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 16,156
1411**Vision Correction 19C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 18.8% 36.9% 20.9% 23.4%
1 pair 24.7% 26.6% 23.6% 24.1% 25.3%100.0% 20.2% 35.2% 20.5% 24.1%
2 pairs 30.2% 29.1% 30.8% 30.3% 30.0%100.0% 18.1% 37.6% 21.0% 23.3%
3 pairs 21.3% 21.3% 21.4% 20.8% 21.4%100.0% 18.8% 37.1% 20.5% 23.6%
4 pairs 11.2% 10.8% 11.6% 10.8% 11.4%100.0% 18.1% 38.1% 20.2% 23.7%
5 pairs 4.4% 4.0% 4.5% 4.9% 4.1%100.0% 17.2% 37.6% 23.4% 21.8%
More than 5 pairs 8.2% 8.1% 8.1% 8.9% 7.8%100.0% 18.6% 36.3% 22.8% 22.3%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of readers have or regularly use by region
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 108,349
1411**Vision Correction 24A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 47.4% 52.6% 100.0% 30.4% 18.1% 17.9% 33.6%
1 pair 47.9% 50.6% 45.5% 47.9% 41.9% 43.9% 47.8% 55.6%100.0% 50.1% 49.9% 100.0% 26.6% 16.6% 17.9% 39.0%
2 pairs 33.1% 32.7% 33.5% 33.1% 36.3% 35.5% 33.3% 28.9%100.0% 46.9% 53.1% 100.0% 33.3% 19.4% 18.0% 29.3%
3 pairs 11.4% 10.6% 12.1% 11.4% 13.0% 12.7% 11.1% 9.5%100.0% 44.1% 55.9% 100.0% 34.6% 20.2% 17.3% 27.9%
4 pairs 3.9% 3.3% 4.4% 3.9% 4.3% 4.0% 4.3% 3.2%100.0% 40.7% 59.3% 100.0% 33.9% 18.7% 19.7% 27.7%
5 pairs 1.4% 1.1% 1.6% 1.4% 1.7% 1.4% 1.3% 1.1%100.0% 37.7% 62.3% 100.0% 38.2% 19.3% 16.5% 26.0%
More than 5 pairs 2.3% 1.6% 2.9% 2.3% 2.8% 2.4% 2.2% 1.7%100.0% 33.7% 66.3% 100.0% 37.5% 19.3% 17.4% 25.8%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of pairs of regular sunglasses in regular use by age and gender
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 108,349
1411**Vision Correction 24B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 48.5% 51.5%
1 pair 47.9% 53.0% 43.1%100.0% 53.7% 46.3%
2 pairs 33.1% 30.5% 35.7%100.0% 44.6% 55.4%
3 pairs 11.4% 10.0% 12.8%100.0% 42.3% 57.7%
4 pairs 3.9% 3.3% 4.5%100.0% 40.9% 59.1%
5 pairs 1.4% 1.2% 1.5%100.0% 43.0% 57.0%
More than 5 pairs 2.3% 2.1% 2.5%100.0% 43.7% 56.3%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of pairs of regular sunglasses in regular use by income group
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 108,349
1411**Vision Correction 24C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 17.5% 37.2% 21.3% 23.9%
1 pair 47.9% 45.8% 48.4% 47.6% 48.9%100.0% 16.8% 37.6% 21.2% 24.4%
2 pairs 33.1% 34.0% 33.1% 33.2% 32.5%100.0% 18.0% 37.1% 21.4% 23.5%
3 pairs 11.4% 12.0% 11.2% 11.7% 11.2%100.0% 18.4% 36.3% 21.9% 23.4%
4 pairs 3.9% 4.2% 3.9% 3.9% 3.7%100.0% 19.0% 36.9% 21.4% 22.7%
5 pairs 1.4% 1.5% 1.3% 1.3% 1.4%100.0% 19.7% 35.5% 20.3% 24.4%
More than 5 pairs 2.3% 2.5% 2.2% 2.2% 2.4%100.0% 19.0% 35.2% 21.0% 24.8%
12 Months up to September 2016Number of pairs of regular sunglasses in regular use by region
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 123,166
1411**Vision Correction 25A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 49.0% 51.0% 100.0% 30.2% 17.5% 17.4% 34.9%
Extremely likely 4.3% 4.3% 4.2% 4.3% 6.1% 6.4% 4.3% 1.7%100.0% 49.6% 50.4% 100.0% 42.9% 26.1% 17.3% 13.7%
Very likely 8.3% 9.1% 7.4% 8.3% 11.6% 11.0% 7.8% 4.2%100.0% 54.0% 46.0% 100.0% 42.4% 23.4% 16.4% 17.8%
Might or might not 17.6% 17.7% 17.4% 17.6% 19.9% 19.9% 18.5% 13.9%100.0% 49.4% 50.6% 100.0% 34.2% 19.8% 18.4% 27.6%
Probably not 26.1% 26.2% 26.1% 26.1% 23.3% 22.8% 27.4% 29.6%100.0% 49.1% 50.9% 100.0% 27.0% 15.2% 18.2% 39.5%
Definitely not 43.8% 42.7% 44.8% 43.8% 39.2% 40.0% 42.0% 50.6%100.0% 47.8% 52.2% 100.0% 27.0% 16.0% 16.7% 40.3%
12 Months up to September 2016Likelihood of buying new pair of regular sunglasses (non-prescription)COSTING $50 OR MORE within the next 6 months by age and gender
Asked of all respondents
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 123,166
1411**Vision Correction 25B.
TotalUp to $60K
$60K and Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 49.9% 50.1%
Extremely likely 4.3% 3.5% 5.0%100.0% 40.7% 59.3%
Very likely 8.3% 7.1% 9.4%100.0% 43.0% 57.0%
Might or might not 17.6% 17.5% 17.7%100.0% 49.6% 50.4%
Probably not 26.1% 26.2% 26.0%100.0% 50.1% 49.9%
Definitely not 43.8% 45.7% 41.9%100.0% 52.1% 47.9%
12 Months up to September 2016Likelihood of buying new pair of regular sunglasses (non-prescription)COSTING $50 OR MORE within the next 6 months by income group
Asked of all respondents
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 123,166
1411**Vision Correction 25C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 17.8% 37.1% 21.4% 23.7%
Extremely likely 4.3% 4.6% 4.4% 3.5% 4.6%100.0% 19.1% 38.0% 17.4% 25.5%
Very likely 8.3% 8.7% 8.1% 7.2% 9.1%100.0% 18.7% 36.6% 18.5% 26.2%
Might or might not 17.6% 17.5% 18.1% 16.2% 18.1%100.0% 17.7% 38.2% 19.7% 24.4%
Probably not 26.1% 25.5% 26.4% 26.7% 25.7%100.0% 17.4% 37.5% 21.9% 23.3%
Definitely not 43.8% 43.8% 43.0% 46.5% 42.6%100.0% 17.8% 36.5% 22.7% 23.0%
12 Months up to September 2016Likelihood of buying new pair of regular sunglasses (non-prescription)
COSTING $50 OR MORE within the next 6 months by regionAsked of all respondents
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
In Millions
Total Lens Sales TrendPairs by 6 Month Period
37.8 39.343.2 42.8
39.5 40.144.0 43.3
39.5
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents TL1A
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
Total Lens Sales TrendPercent Purchased as Complete Rx Eyeglasses vs Lenses Only
90.0%
10.0%
89.8%
10.2%
Frames + Lenses Lenses Only
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents VC11A
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
In Millions
Total Lens Sales TrendTotal and Single Vision Pairs by 6 Month Period
37.8 39.3
43.2 42.839.5 40.1
44.0 43.339.5
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESep16
Total Lenses
19.4 20.1 22.5 22.5
20.7 21.0 23.3 23.0
20.9
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESep16
Single Vision
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents SV1A
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
In Millions
Total Lens Sales TrendTotal and Bifocal/Trifocal Pairs by 6 Month Period
37.839.3
43.2 42.839.5 40.1
44.0 43.3
39.5
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESep16
Total Lenses
7.2 7.4 7.7 7.4 6.9 7.0 7.4 7.1 6.5
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESep16
Bifocal/Trifocal
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Bi/Tri1A
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
In Millions
37.839.3
43.2 42.839.5 40.1
44.0 43.3
39.5
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESep16
Total Lenses
11.2 11.8 13.1 12.9 11.9 12.2 13.3 13.1 12.1
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESep16
PAL
Total Lens Sales TrendTotal and PAL Pairs by 6 Month Period
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Pal1A
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
12ME Sep16
26.6%
16.3%
19.6%
37.5%
18-34yrs
35-44yrs
45-54yrs
55 yrs+
Total Market
49.7%
25.5%
14.2%
10.7%
Single Vision
Total Lens Sales – Lens Design ProfilePair Shares by Age
1.3%
7.8%
22.5%
68.4%
Bifocal/Trifocal
0.4%
5.0%
27.5%
67.1%
No-lineBifocal/Progressive
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents TL4A
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
12ME Sep16
Total Lens Sales – Lens Design ProfilePair Shares by Household Income
40.9%
59.1%
Under$60K
$60K &Over
Total Market
53.8%
46.2%
Bifocal/Trifocal
32.6%
67.4%
No-line Bifocal/Progressive
41.8%
58.2%
Single Vision
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents TL4B
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
Total Lens Sales Trend Share of Total Pairs with Lens Feature
15.8%
30.0%
15.7%
30.2%
Photochromic Lenses A/R Coated Lenses
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents TL5A&10A
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
12ME Sep16
Total Lens SalesPair Share by Most Important Reason for Lens Choice
23.0%
13.6%12.3%
10.2%
8.0%6.5% 6.2%
Doctor/Retailerrecommended
Looked best Good price Lens WorePreviously
Doctor/Retailersaid best
regardless ofprice
Got darker andlighter
Material
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents TL15A
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Lenses
12ME Sep16
Total Lens Sales – Demographic ProfilesPair Share by Most Important Extra Qualities for Lens Choice
31.6% 32.4% 32.4% 32.0% 32.5% 31.4%
25.0% 26.8%17.7% 20.4%
27.2% 33.0%
9.6%13.1%
15.5% 14.5%11.7% 7.3%8.6%
4.9%7.9% 7.4%
5.7% 6.0%8.3% 7.0%
7.0% 7.5% 7.6% 8.1%7.7% 5.9%
8.2% 7.9%6.3% 5.5%
3.0% 2.4% 3.7% 4.1% 2.1% 1.8%6.3% 7.5% 7.5% 6.1% 6.9% 6.9%Not sure
AR Coating
UV Coating
Polarization
Impact resistance
Thinness
Weight/lightness
Scratchresistance
48.2% 51.8% 26.6% 16.3% 19.6% 37.5%Male Female 18-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-54 yrs 55 yrs+
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents TL13A
1811**
Lenses 1A
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP %2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016 change
Millions of current dollars $5,791.6 $6,476.2 $6,497.8 $6,033.6 $6,124.5 $6,753.2 $6,684.9 $6,095.7 $12,509.9 $12,848.9 2.7%Millions of unit pairs 39.3 43.2 42.8 39.5 40.1 44.0 43.3 39.5 82.7 83.4 0.9%
Average Price (Dollars) $147.51 $149.88 $151.80 $152.67 $152.75 $153.55 $154.47 $154.46 $151.21 $153.98 1.8%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Total Value of lenses sales in dollars and pairs
With the June 2008 reports we significantly improved the software used to power the processing of the data received from respondents. This enabled improved validation of the price statementsmade by respondents.
Unit (lens pairs) market size totals have been revised using our new methodology of aggregating periodic lens unit pairs sales for 3ME periods rather than using rolling 6ME unit pair sales totals.The new methodology produces more accurate unit sales data by insuring that only purchases that occurred in the discrete period are tabulated and reported.
Due to an adjustment in sample weighting, we slightly adjusted Rx lens design share values during the March, June and September 2011 reporting periods so that historical data points arenow comparable to current data points. Consequently, unit sales, dollar revenues and average prices for the 6ME March, 6ME June and 6ME September 2011 periods are slightly different fromreports published prior to September 2012. Data points prior to the March 2011 period and after the September 2011 period have NOT been adjusted.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1811**
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Single vision 51.3% 52.0% 52.6% 52.5% 52.3% 52.9% 53.2% 52.9% 52.2% 52.9%
Bifocal/trifocal 18.7% 17.7% 17.2% 17.3% 17.4% 16.8% 16.4% 16.4% 17.5% 16.6%
No-line bifocal/progressive 30.0% 30.3% 30.2% 30.2% 30.4% 30.4% 30.4% 30.7% 30.2% 30.5%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Type of lenses - Pairs bought
Lenses 3A.
Due to an adjustment in sample weighting, we slightly adjusted Rx lens design share values during the March, June and September 2011 reporting periods so that historical data points are now comparable to current data points. Consequently, unit sales, dollar revenues and average prices for the 6ME March, 6ME June and 6ME September 2011 periods are slightly different from reports published prior to September 2012. Data points prior to the March 2011 period and after the September 2011 period have NOT been adjusted.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 27,503
1811**
Lenses 4A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Millions of unit pairs 83.4 40.2 43.3 83.4 22.2 13.6 16.4 31.3100.0% 48.2% 51.8% 100.0% 26.6% 16.3% 19.6% 37.5%
Single vision 52.9% 52.0% 53.8% 52.9% 98.8% 82.7% 38.2% 15.0%100.0% 47.3% 52.7% 100.0% 49.7% 25.5% 14.2% 10.7%
Bifocal/trifocal 16.6% 18.5% 14.7% 16.6% 0.8% 7.9% 19.0% 30.3%100.0% 53.9% 46.1% 100.0% 1.3% 7.8% 22.5% 68.4%
No-line bifocal/progressive 30.5% 29.5% 31.5% 30.5% 0.4% 9.4% 42.8% 54.7%100.0% 46.5% 53.5% 100.0% 0.4% 5.0% 27.5% 67.1%
12 Months up to September 2016Type of lenses - Pairs by age and gender
Unit (lens pairs) market size totals have been revised going back to the 6ME June 2007 period using our new methodology of aggregating periodic lens unit pairs sales for 3ME periods rather than using rolling 6ME unit pair sales totals. The new methodology produces more accurate unit sales data by insuring that only purchases that occurred in the discrete period are tabulated and reported.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 27,503
1811**
Lenses 4B.
Up to $60KTotal $60K and Over
Millions of unit pairs 83.4 34.2 49.3100.0% 40.9% 59.1%
Single vision 52.9% 54.0% 52.2%100.0% 41.8% 58.2%
Bifocal/trifocal 16.6% 21.8% 13.0%100.0% 53.8% 46.2%
No-line bifocal/progressive 30.5% 24.3% 34.9%100.0% 32.6% 67.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Type of lenses - Pairs by income group
Unit (lens pairs) market size totals have been revised going back to the 6ME June 2007 period using our new methodology of aggregating periodic lens unit pairs sales for 3ME periods rather than using rolling 6ME unit pair sales totals. The new methodology produces more accurate unit sales data by insuring that only purchases that occurred in the discrete period are tabulated and reported.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 27,503
1811**
Lenses 4C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Millions of unit pairs 83.4 16.1 29.6 18.0 19.8100.0% 19.3% 35.4% 21.5% 23.8%
Single vision 52.9% 53.9% 52.3% 52.8% 53.0%100.0% 19.6% 35.1% 21.5% 23.8%
Bifocal/trifocal 16.6% 16.2% 16.7% 16.2% 17.0%100.0% 18.9% 35.7% 21.1% 24.3%
No-line bifocal/progressive 30.5% 29.9% 31.0% 30.9% 30.0%100.0% 18.9% 35.9% 21.8% 23.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Type of lenses - Pairs by region
Unit (lens pairs) market size totals have been revised going back to the 6ME June 2007 period using our new methodology of aggregating periodic lens unit pairs sales for 3ME periods rather than using rolling 6ME unit pair sales totals. The new methodology produces more accurate unit sales data by insuring that only purchases that occurred in the discrete period are tabulated and reported.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1811**Lenses 5A.
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Photochromic (get darker in sunlight) 15.7% 15.8% 15.8% 15.8% 15.7% 15.6% 15.8% 15.8% 15.8% 15.7%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Photochromic percentage - Pairs
Unit (lens pairs) market size totals have been revised using our new methodology of aggregating periodic lens unit pairs sales for 3ME periods rather than using rolling 6ME unit pair salestotals. The new methodology produces more accurate unit sales data by insuring that only purchases that occurred in the discrete period are tabulated and reported.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1811**Lenses 10A.
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Anti-reflective - Yes 29.9% 29.9% 30.1% 30.2% 30.1% 30.1% 30.1% 30.2% 30.0% 30.2%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Anti-reflective percentage - Pairs
AR lens unit sales have been revised based on getting better information from survey respondents. We were able to go back and recalculate AR unit sales data going back to the 6ME June 2007 period for trending purposes.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 27,503
1811**
Lenses 13A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Millions of unit pairs 83.4 40.2 43.3 83.4 22.2 13.6 16.4 31.3100.0% 48.2% 51.8% 100.0% 26.6% 16.3% 19.6% 37.5%
Thinness 11.4% 9.6% 13.1% 11.4% 15.5% 14.5% 11.7% 7.3%
100.0% 40.1% 59.9% 100.0% 35.1% 19.9% 20.6% 24.4%Weight/lightness 25.9% 25.0% 26.8% 25.9% 17.7% 20.4% 27.2% 33.0%
100.0% 46.2% 53.8% 100.0% 17.6% 12.4% 21.2% 48.8%Scratch resistance 32.0% 31.6% 32.4% 32.0% 32.4% 32.0% 32.5% 31.4%
100.0% 47.3% 52.7% 100.0% 26.2% 15.8% 20.5% 37.6%Impact resistance 6.7% 8.6% 4.9% 6.7% 7.9% 7.4% 5.7% 6.0%
100.0% 61.9% 38.1% 100.0% 30.6% 17.5% 17.3% 34.6%Not sure 6.9% 6.3% 7.5% 6.9% 7.5% 6.1% 6.9% 6.9%
100.0% 43.8% 56.2% 100.0% 28.1% 13.8% 20.1% 38.0%Polarization 7.6% 8.3% 7.0% 7.6% 7.0% 7.5% 7.6% 8.1%
100.0% 52.0% 48.0% 100.0% 23.8% 15.4% 20.0% 40.8%AR Coating 2.7% 3.0% 2.4% 2.7% 3.7% 4.1% 2.1% 1.8%
100.0% 53.0% 47.0% 100.0% 35.2% 23.9% 15.6% 25.3%UV Coating 6.7% 7.7% 5.9% 6.7% 8.2% 7.9% 6.3% 5.5%
100.0% 54.6% 45.4% 100.0% 31.5% 18.5% 18.7% 31.3%
12 Months up to September 2016Qualities that were most important - Pairs by age and gender
When you bought the lenses, which of these qualities were most important to you?
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 27,503
1811**
Lenses 13B.
Up to OverTotal $60K $60K
Millions of unit pairs 83.4 34.2 49.3100.0% 40.9% 59.1%
Thinness 11.4% 10.2% 12.2%
100.0% 35.9% 64.1%Weight/lightness 25.9% 26.1% 25.8%
100.0% 40.4% 59.6%Scratch resistance 32.0% 30.9% 32.7%
100.0% 38.8% 61.2%Impact resistance 6.7% 6.9% 6.5%
100.0% 41.5% 58.5%Not sure 6.9% 9.2% 5.4%
100.0% 53.3% 46.7%Polarization 7.6% 6.8% 8.2%
100.0% 36.1% 63.9%AR Coating 2.7% 3.0% 2.5%
100.0% 44.1% 55.9%UV Coating 6.7% 7.0% 6.6%
100.0% 41.6% 58.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Qualities that were most important - Pairs by Income
When you bought the lenses, which of these qualities were most important to you?
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 27,503
1811**
Lenses 13C.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Millions of unit pairs 83.4 16.1 29.6 18.0 19.8100.0% 19.3% 35.4% 21.5% 23.8%
Thinness 11.4% 12.4% 10.9% 11.7% 11.1%
100.0% 21.1% 33.3% 22.8% 22.9%Weight/lightness 25.9% 24.9% 26.0% 26.7% 25.8%
100.0% 18.6% 35.0% 22.9% 23.5%Scratch resistance 32.0% 31.0% 32.0% 32.9% 32.0%
100.0% 18.8% 34.8% 22.9% 23.6%Impact resistance 6.7% 7.0% 6.7% 5.9% 7.1%
100.0% 20.2% 35.1% 19.6% 25.1%Not sure 6.9% 7.2% 6.9% 7.6% 6.2%
100.0% 20.1% 34.6% 24.3% 21.1%Polarization 7.6% 8.0% 7.9% 6.8% 7.7%
100.0% 20.3% 36.1% 19.9% 23.7%AR Coating 2.7% 2.8% 2.7% 2.7% 2.6%
100.0% 19.9% 34.8% 22.3% 23.0%UV Coating 6.7% 6.7% 6.9% 5.7% 7.5%
100.0% 19.2% 35.7% 18.7% 26.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Qualities that were most important - Pairs by region
When you bought the lenses, which of these qualities were most important to you?
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 27,503
1811**
Lenses 15A.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
It was the lens make I previously 10.2% 9.6% 10.8% 10.2% 7.6% 6.7% 9.4% 15.0%
woreRecommended by friends/family 2.7% 3.2% 2.2% 2.7% 4.3% 3.2% 1.9% 1.3%
Just came with the frame 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 5.5% 6.8% 6.6% 4.9% 4.0%
Recommended by my 23.0% 22.3% 23.8% 23.0% 17.4% 23.2% 26.3% 26.7%doctor/dispenser/opticianThe doctor/dispenser/optician/retailer 8.0% 8.1% 7.8% 8.0% 7.3% 8.1% 8.7% 8.1%said it was the best quality availableregardless of priceI had heard it was a good choice 2.9% 3.5% 2.3% 2.9% 4.4% 3.7% 2.0% 1.4%
Because of the particular benefits of 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 5.4% 6.9% 7.3% 6.0%the materialOnly one available in the type 2.7% 3.0% 2.4% 2.7% 3.2% 2.9% 2.3% 2.2%
I wantedHad seen it advertised 1.2% 1.7% 0.8% 1.2% 2.1% 1.6% 0.7% 0.5%
It looked best 13.6% 12.8% 14.3% 13.6% 18.1% 14.9% 12.4% 9.0%
It was a good price 12.3% 12.7% 11.8% 12.3% 15.5% 13.3% 11.0% 9.2%
It gets darker and lighter 6.5% 6.7% 6.4% 6.5% 3.8% 4.2% 7.0% 10.3%
Other 2.4% 2.2% 2.6% 2.4% 1.5% 2.2% 3.2% 2.9%
Don’t know 2.9% 2.7% 3.1% 2.9% 2.6% 2.5% 3.0% 3.3%
12 Months up to September 2016Total lens: Main reason for brand choice by age and gender
What is the most important reason why you chose the lenses you did?
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 27,503
1811**Lenses 15B.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
It was the lens make I previously 12.4% 11.7% 13.0% 12.4% 10.5% 10.6% 12.4% 15.1%
woreRecommended by friends/family 6.5% 7.5% 5.6% 6.5% 9.5% 8.4% 4.8% 3.5%
Just came with the frame 8.1% 8.5% 7.7% 8.1% 10.3% 9.5% 6.5% 6.1%
Recommended by my 19.0% 18.6% 19.3% 19.0% 17.0% 19.1% 19.6% 20.5%doctor/dispenser/opticianThe doctor/dispenser/optician/retailer 16.5% 16.7% 16.3% 16.5% 13.7% 16.5% 17.9% 18.5%said it was the best quality availableregardless of priceI had heard it was a good choice 10.1% 11.1% 9.1% 10.1% 13.5% 11.8% 8.2% 6.9%
Because of the particular benefits of 15.6% 15.0% 16.2% 15.6% 13.2% 16.0% 16.8% 17.1%the materialOnly one available in the type 5.4% 5.6% 5.2% 5.4% 6.4% 5.8% 4.8% 4.5%
I wantedHad seen it advertised 4.1% 4.8% 3.3% 4.1% 5.6% 5.0% 2.7% 2.8%
It looked best 18.7% 19.7% 17.6% 18.7% 21.3% 19.7% 16.7% 16.6%
It was a good price 23.3% 24.2% 22.4% 23.3% 25.7% 24.3% 21.9% 21.2%
It gets darker and lighter 9.5% 10.6% 8.5% 9.5% 6.3% 8.1% 10.0% 13.2%
Other 4.7% 4.3% 5.1% 4.7% 3.4% 4.0% 5.3% 6.0%
Don’t know 7.7% 6.8% 8.5% 7.7% 6.8% 6.8% 8.6% 8.6%
12 Months up to September 2016Total lens: All reasons for brand choice by age and gender
Please indicate all important reasons why you chose the lenses you did
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
VisionWatch September 2016Vision Correction
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents VC1A
In Millions
154.7 154.3 154.9 155.5 155.8 156.5 157.3 157.9 158.2 159.2 159.4 159.8 160.4
6 MESep13
6 MEDec13
6MEMar14
6MEJun14
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESept16
Rx Eyeglass Usage TrendAmerican Adults Currently Wearing Eyeglasses Based on 6 Month Sample
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Frames
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Fr1A
In Millions
Eyeglass Frame Sales TrendUnits by 12ME period
70.8 71.5 72.4 73.3 73.9 74.0 74.5 74.4 74.4
12MESep14
12MEDec14
12MEMar15
12MEJun15
12MESep15
12MEDec15
12MEMar16
12MEJun16
12MESep16
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Frames
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Fr1A
Eyeglass Frame Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by 6ME period
$128.13 $128.05 $129.03 $129.76 $130.02 $130.37 $130.81 $130.35 $130.00
6MESep14
6MEDec14
6MEMar15
6MEJun15
6MESep15
6MEDec15
6MEMar16
6MEJun16
6MESep16
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Frames
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Fr3J
12ME Sep16
8.2%
59.1%
32.7%
Independent
23.3%
51.2%
25.5%
RetailUnder$100
Retail$100-$149
RetailOver$150
Total Market
17.5%
56.2%
26.2%
Chains
32.7%
52.0%
15.3%
Department Stores
66.7%
22.1%
11.2%
Mass Merchandisers
Eyeglass Frames – Channel ProfilesUnit Shares by Retail Price Point
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Frames
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Fr2B&2D&VC1A
In Millions
Eyeglass Sales and WearersUnits and People by Gender
74.4
34.7 39.7
160.4
74.2 86.2
249.1
122.1 127.0
Total Male Female
Units Sold 12ME Sep16Number of People Wearing 12ME Sep16Population 12ME Sep16 as Benchmark
Repurchase Cycle2.2 years 2.1 years 2.2 years
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Frames
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Fr2D&VC1A
In Millions
Eyeglass Sales and WearersUnits and People by Age
19.812.7 14.8
27.2
40.1
23.529.4
67.475.2
43.6 43.3
86.9
18 to 34 yrs 35 to 44 yrs 45 to 54 yrs 55 yrs +
Units Sold 12ME Sep16Number of People Wearing 12ME Sep16Population 12ME Sep16 as Benchmark
Repurchase Cycle2.0 years 1.9 years 2.0 years 2.5 years
VisionWatch September 2016Eyeglass Frames
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Fr2F&VC1B
In Millions
Eyeglass Sales and WearersUnits and People by Income
31.243.2
78.4 82.0
124.3 124.8
Under $60K Over $60K
Units Sold 12ME Sep16Number of People Wearing 12ME Sep16Population 12ME Sep16 as Benchmark
Repurchase Cycle2.5 years 1.9 years
VisionWatch September 2016Refractive Surgery
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents RS1
6ME Sep16
Refractive Surgery Procedures Trend – Rolling 12 Month TotalNumber of U.S. Residents Who Had an Initial LASIK Procedure
892,834 905,268 920,927 943,040 937,747 935,634 922,841 901,536 907,528
12MESep14
12MEDec14
12MEMar15
12MEJun15
12MESep15
12MEDec15
12MEMar16
12MEJun16
12MESep16
1611**Frames 1A.
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP %2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016 change
Millions of current dollars $4,492.0 $4,978.5 $4,960.3 $4,586.4 $4,666.4 $5,133.6 $5,030.5 $4,571.6 $9,564.9 $9,705.3 1.5% Millions of unit pairs 35.1 38.6 38.2 35.3 35.8 39.2 38.6 35.2 73.9 74.4 0.7%
Average Price (Dollars) $128.05 $129.03 $129.76 $130.02 $130.37 $130.81 $130.35 $130.00 $129.50 $130.43 0.7%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Total Value of frames sales in dollars and units
With the June 2008 reports we significantly improved the software used to power the processing of the data received from respondents. This enabled improved validation of the price statements made by respondents. This report includes the new dollar data back through the June 2008 report period.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1611**
Frames 3A.
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016
Millions of current dollars $4,492.0 $4,978.5 $4,960.3 $4,586.4 $4,666.4 $5,133.6 $5,030.5 $4,571.6 $9,564.9 $9,705.3100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Independent 51.5% 52.6% 53.0% 52.6% 52.4% 53.0% 53.2% 52.7% 52.6% 52.9%
Conventional Chain 27.5% 27.1% 27.1% 27.2% 27.1% 26.9% 27.1% 27.1% 27.1% 27.0%
Mass Merchandiser 11.1% 10.8% 10.7% 10.8% 10.8% 10.7% 10.6% 10.7% 10.8% 10.7%
Department Store 4.2% 4.2% 4.1% 4.1% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.1% 4.0%
Other/Don't Know 5.7% 5.4% 5.2% 5.4% 5.6% 5.4% 5.1% 5.5% 5.4% 5.4%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Dollars
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
Conventional Chain 6ME Jun'11 and Mar'11 restated.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1611**
Frames 3B.
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016
Millions of unit pairs 35.1 38.6 38.2 35.3 35.8 39.2 38.6 35.2 73.9 74.4100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Independent 44.9% 45.9% 46.1% 45.4% 45.1% 46.0% 46.3% 45.5% 45.7% 45.8%
Conventional Chain 26.8% 26.6% 26.8% 27.0% 26.8% 26.6% 26.7% 26.8% 26.8% 26.7%
Mass Merchandiser 16.7% 16.4% 16.3% 16.5% 16.5% 16.3% 16.2% 16.3% 16.4% 16.3%
Department Store 4.7% 4.6% 4.6% 4.6% 4.6% 4.6% 4.5% 4.5% 4.6% 4.5%
Other/Don't Know 6.9% 6.5% 6.1% 6.6% 7.0% 6.5% 6.3% 6.9% 6.6% 6.7%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Units
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
Conventional Chain 6ME Jun'11 and Mar'11 restated.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**Frames 3C.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
100.0% 46.6% 53.4% 100.0% 27.4% 17.1% 20.0% 35.6%
Independent 52.9% 52.0% 53.6% 52.9% 45.1% 49.6% 57.8% 57.7%100.0% 45.8% 54.2% 100.0% 23.3% 16.0% 21.9% 38.8%
Conventional Chain 27.0% 27.0% 27.0% 27.0% 31.2% 30.8% 24.4% 23.4%100.0% 46.6% 53.4% 100.0% 31.6% 19.4% 18.0% 30.9%
Mass Merchandiser 10.7% 11.4% 10.1% 10.7% 13.8% 11.5% 8.8% 8.9%100.0% 49.6% 50.4% 100.0% 35.5% 18.4% 16.5% 29.7%
Department Store 4.0% 4.1% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 3.0% 3.8% 4.7%100.0% 47.1% 52.9% 100.0% 27.0% 12.7% 18.8% 41.5%
Other/Don't Know 5.4% 5.5% 5.3% 5.4% 5.9% 5.2% 5.2% 5.3%100.0% 47.7% 52.3% 100.0% 29.9% 16.4% 19.2% 34.5%
12 Months up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Dollars by age and gender
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**
Frames 3D.
Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
100.0% 46.7% 53.3% 100.0% 26.6% 17.0% 19.9% 36.5%
Independent 45.8% 44.5% 46.8% 45.8% 38.0% 43.0% 50.2% 50.3%100.0% 45.4% 54.6% 100.0% 22.1% 16.0% 21.8% 40.1%
Conventional Chain 26.7% 26.9% 26.5% 26.7% 29.8% 29.5% 24.8% 24.1%100.0% 47.1% 52.9% 100.0% 29.8% 18.8% 18.4% 33.0%
Mass Merchandiser 16.3% 17.0% 15.7% 16.3% 20.3% 17.4% 14.2% 14.0%100.0% 48.8% 51.2% 100.0% 33.2% 18.1% 17.3% 31.4%
Department Store 4.5% 4.6% 4.4% 4.5% 4.5% 3.4% 4.4% 5.2%100.0% 47.8% 52.2% 100.0% 26.2% 12.9% 19.4% 41.5%
Other/Don't Know 6.7% 6.8% 6.6% 6.7% 7.4% 6.7% 6.4% 6.4%100.0% 47.7% 52.3% 100.0% 29.2% 16.9% 19.0% 34.8%
12 Months up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Units by age and gender
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**
Frames 3E.
Up to $60K andTotal $60K Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 38.9% 61.1%
Independent 52.9% 50.7% 54.3%100.0% 37.3% 62.7%
Conventional Chain 27.0% 26.5% 27.3%100.0% 38.2% 61.8%
Mass Merchandiser 10.7% 12.7% 9.4%100.0% 46.5% 53.5%
Department Store 4.0% 4.7% 3.6%100.0% 45.9% 54.1%
Other/Don't Know 5.4% 5.4% 5.5%100.0% 38.4% 61.6%
12 Months up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Dollars by income
The household income group breaks used in demographic tables in previous reports have been revised. The middle income group, $40K to $60K has shrunk to a very small percent of the overall household income spectrum.
- In this report and going forward there will be two demographic categories, Up to $60K household income and $60K and Over household income.
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**
Frames 3F.
Up to $60K andTotal $60K Over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 41.9% 58.1%
Independent 45.8% 42.9% 47.8%100.0% 39.3% 60.7%
Conventional Chain 26.7% 26.3% 27.0%100.0% 41.3% 58.7%
Mass Merchandiser 16.3% 19.1% 14.3%100.0% 49.1% 50.9%
Department Store 4.5% 5.0% 4.2%100.0% 46.5% 53.5%
Other/Don't Know 6.7% 6.7% 6.7%100.0% 41.7% 58.3%
12 Months up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Units by income
The household income group breaks used in demographic tables in previous reports have been revised. The middle income group, $40K to $60K has shrunk to a very small percent of the overall household income spectrum.
- In this report and going forward there will be two demographic categories, Up to $60K household income and $60K and Over household income.
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**
Frames 3G.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 19.5% 35.0% 21.5% 24.0%
Independent 52.9% 54.6% 50.7% 47.2% 59.8%100.0% 20.1% 33.6% 19.1% 27.1%
Conventional Chain 27.0% 31.0% 26.9% 30.6% 20.7%100.0% 22.4% 34.9% 24.3% 18.4%
Mass Merchandiser 10.7% 5.5% 12.8% 12.0% 10.6%100.0% 10.0% 41.9% 24.2% 23.9%
Department Store 4.0% 3.2% 4.0% 5.4% 3.5%100.0% 15.3% 35.1% 28.6% 20.9%
Other/Don't Know 5.4% 5.8% 5.6% 4.9% 5.4%100.0% 20.7% 36.1% 19.3% 23.8%
12 Months up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Dollars by region
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**
Frames 3H.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 19.2% 35.6% 21.5% 23.7%
Independent 45.8% 49.8% 42.9% 39.5% 52.4%100.0% 20.9% 33.3% 18.6% 27.2%
Conventional Chain 26.7% 31.3% 26.3% 29.3% 21.2%100.0% 22.5% 35.0% 23.6% 18.9%
Mass Merchandiser 16.3% 8.0% 19.9% 18.8% 15.4%100.0% 9.5% 43.3% 24.7% 22.5%
Department Store 4.5% 3.6% 4.2% 6.3% 4.1%100.0% 15.4% 33.3% 29.7% 21.6%
Other/Don't Know 6.7% 7.2% 6.7% 6.1% 6.8%100.0% 20.7% 35.6% 19.7% 24.0%
12 Months up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Units by region
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**
Frames 3I.
Up to $100 -Total $99 $149 $150+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 10.9% 48.1% 41.0%
Independent 52.9% 15.7% 55.3% 60.0%100.0% 3.2% 50.3% 46.5%
Conventional Chain 27.0% 23.9% 27.8% 26.9%100.0% 9.7% 49.6% 40.7%
Mass Merchandiser 10.7% 43.8% 6.5% 6.8%100.0% 44.9% 29.1% 26.0%
Department Store 4.0% 8.3% 4.2% 2.7%100.0% 22.7% 49.9% 27.4%
Other/Don't Know 5.4% 8.3% 6.2% 3.7%100.0% 16.8% 55.4% 27.9%
12 Months up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Dollars by price point
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
While some consumers accurately recall the price they paid for optical products some do not remember at all or recall prices that fall outside the anticipated range for a specific retailer and/or brand. We use an editing system to reduce the effects of apparent faulty recall on the part of respondents. This system has been in use since the inception of VisionWatch and was significantly updated in 2008. We believe that system produces good results in terms of period on period changes. However, this system may produce tables that do not fully reconcile. Please be aware of this.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**
Frames 3J.
Up to $100 -Total $99 $149 $150+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 23.3% 51.2% 25.5%
Independent 45.8% 16.1% 52.9% 58.6%100.0% 8.2% 59.1% 32.7%
Conventional Chain 26.7% 20.1% 29.3% 27.4%100.0% 17.5% 56.2% 26.2%
Mass Merchandiser 16.3% 46.7% 7.0% 7.2%100.0% 66.7% 22.1% 11.2%
Department Store 4.5% 6.4% 4.6% 2.7%100.0% 32.7% 52.0% 15.3%
Other/Don't Know 6.7% 10.7% 6.2% 4.1%100.0% 37.4% 47.1% 15.5%
12 Months up to September 2016Total frames sales by channel - Units by price point
Mass merchandiser is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, and optical departments in other mass merchandisers (such as Shopko) as well as wholesale clubs such as Costco, Sam's, BJ's and other (smaller) Wholesale Club retailers.
Department Store is made up of Sears, JC Penney, Macy's and a very few locations in other department store retailers.
Conventional chain is made up of 55 chains supported by a list plus the option for other optical chain retailers.
Independent optical retailer is an option supported in the list.
While some consumers accurately recall the price they paid for optical products some do not remember at all or recall prices that fall outside the anticipated range for a specific retailer and/or brand. We use an editing system to reduce the effects of apparent faulty recall on the part of respondents. This system has been in use since the inception of VisionWatch and was significantly updated in 2008. We believe that system produces good results in terms of period on period changes. However, this system may produce tables that do not fully reconcile. Please be aware of this.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 24,502
1611**
Frames 7A.
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Total Metal 40.5% 40.8% 41.0% 40.7% 40.6% 40.7% 40.8% 40.4% 40.8% 40.6%
Combination (part plastic, part 31.9% 32.1% 31.5% 31.3% 31.2% 31.3% 31.3% 31.7% 31.7% 31.5%
metal) Plastic 21.4% 21.2% 21.7% 22.1% 21.9% 21.8% 22.0% 22.3% 21.6% 22.0%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Not sure 5.7% 5.4% 5.2% 5.3% 5.6% 5.7% 5.3% 5.0% 5.3% 5.4%
Rimless / Semi-Rimless 8.6% 8.7% 9.1% 8.8% 8.5% 8.4% 8.6% 8.5% 8.7% 8.5%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Unit Pair Purchases: Type of Frame Material
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. Study
Overall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
ChannelTotal Retail ($
Million) Avg. PriceUnits
(Millions) ChannelTotal Retail ($
Million) Avg. PriceUnits
(Millions)
Optical $386.83 $149.21 2.59 Optical $385.66 $149.21 2.58
Sunglass Specialty $1,596.92 $125.59 12.71 Sunglass Specialty $1,681.54 $128.10 13.13Better Dept. and Specialty Stores $575.19 $123.74 4.65 Better Dept. and
Specialty Stores $580.20 $122.97 4.72
Mass Merchant $428.26 $16.89 25.36 Mass Merchant $435.36 $17.16 25.38
Warehouse $130.53 $57.38 2.27 Warehouse $132.88 $57.04 2.33
Drug / Pharmacy $150.59 $15.84 9.51 Drug / Pharmacy $150.97 $15.92 9.48
Grocery $13.93 $15.72 0.89 Grocery $14.31 $15.76 0.91
Sport $165.66 $59.13 2.80 Sport $166.32 $58.97 2.82
Other $616.58 $14.44 42.71 Other $623.32 $14.59 42.72
Total $4,064.49 $39.27 103.50 Total $4,170.56 $40.08 104.07
12ME Sep15 12ME Sep16
Adult Sunglasses Channel Report
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions
+2.6% 2016 against 2015 +0.6% 2016 against 2015+8.1% 2016 against 2014 +3.5% 2016 against 2014
Inflation not taken into consideration
U.S. Plano Sunglass SalesRetail Dollars and Units
$3,858.8$4,064.5 $4,170.6
12ME Sep14 12ME Sep15 12ME Sep16
Retail Dollars
100.5 103.5 104.1
12ME Sep14 12ME Sep15 12ME Sep16
Units
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_1a
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
+2.0% 2016 against 2015+4.4% 2016 against 2014
U.S. Plano Sunglass SalesAverage Retail Price
$38.39 $39.27 $40.08
12ME Sep14 12ME Sep15 12ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_1a
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
Growth compared to the same 6ME period of the previous year
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales Growth TrendRetail Dollar and Unit Percentage Change from Prior Year by 6ME Period
7.0%
4.2% 3.9%
2.7%
1.4%
4.2%
3.1%
1.4%
0.1%
-0.3%6ME Sep15 6ME Dec15 6ME Mar16 6ME Jun16 6ME Sep16
DollarsUnits
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions 12ME Sep16
U.S. Plano Sunglass SalesRetail Dollars by Channel
$33.9
$155.0
$166.3
$230.7
$580.2
$733.5
$1,681.5
Flea Market / Street Vendor
Optical Independent
Sporting Goods Store
Optical Chain
Better Department & Specialty Stores
Drug/Grocery/Mass/Warehouse Club
Sunglass Specialty
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2a
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions 12ME Sep16
U.S. Plano Sunglass SalesUnits by Channel
1.3
1.3
2.8
2.9
4.7
13.1
38.1
Optical Independent
Optical Chain
Sporting Goods Store
Flea Market / Street Vendor
Better Department & Specialty Stores
Sunglass Specialty
Drug/Grocery/Mass/Warehouse Club
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2b
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
12ME Sep15 / 12ME Sep16
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales GrowthPercent Dollar Change from Prior Year by Channel
-1.8%
-0.8%
0.0%
0.4%
0.9%
1.4%
5.3%
Flea Market / Street Vendor
Optical Independent
Optical Chain
Sporting Goods Store
Better Department & Specialty Stores
Drug/Grocery/Mass/Warehouse Club
Sunglass Specialty
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2a
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
12ME Sep15 / 12ME Sep16
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales Growth Percent Unit Change from Prior Year by Channel
-2.4%
-0.3%
-0.3%
0.2%
0.7%
1.5%
3.2%
Flea Market / Street Vendor
Optical Chain
Optical Independent
Drug/Grocery/Mass/Warehouse Club
Sporting Goods Store
Better Department & Specialty Stores
Sunglass Specialty
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2b
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendRetail Dollar Shares by Channel
39.3%
14.2%10.5%
5.7%3.7%
40.3%
13.9%10.4%
5.5%3.6%
Sunglass Specialty Better Department &Specialty Stores
Mass Merchants Optical Chains Drug Stores
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2a/3a
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by Channel
$125.59 $123.74
$16.89
$172.61
$15.84
$128.10 $122.97
$17.16
$173.17
$15.92
Sunglass Specialty Better Department &Specialty Stores
Mass Merchants Optical Chains Drug Stores
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2a/b/3a/b
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendUnit Shares by Channel
12.3%
4.5%
24.5%
1.3%
9.2%
12.6%
4.5%
24.4%
1.3%
9.1%
Sunglass Specialty Better Department &Specialty Stores
Mass Merchants Optical Chains Drug Stores
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2b/3b
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendPeople and Retail Dollar Shares by Age and Gender
49.0%51.0%
30.2%
17.5% 17.4%
34.9%
50.6% 49.4% 48.3%
22.7%
14.4% 14.5%
50.6% 49.4% 48.2%
22.3%
14.6% 14.9%
Male Female 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
US Population 18+12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2c
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendRetail Dollars by Age and Gender
$2,056.3 $2,008.2 $1,962.9
$924.6
$585.7 $591.4
$2,112.1 $2,058.5 $2,009.2
$928.8
$610.4 $622.1
Male Female 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2c
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by Age and Gender
$45.13
$34.66
$44.38$41.03
$34.22$30.15
$45.59
$35.65
$44.97$41.10
$35.46$31.78
Male Female 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2c/d
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendPeople and Unit Shares by Age and Gender
49.0% 51.0%
30.2%
17.5% 17.4%
34.9%
44.0%
56.0%
100.0%
42.7%
21.8%16.5% 18.9%
44.5%
55.5%
42.9%
21.7%16.5% 18.8%
Male Female 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
US Population 18+12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2d-vc1a
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendUnits by Age and Gender
45.6
57.9
44.2
22.5 17.1 19.6
46.3
57.7
44.7
22.6 17.2 19.6
Male Female 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2d
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendPeople and Retail Dollar Shares by Household Income
49.9% 50.1%
38.0%
62.0%
38.0%
62.0%
Up to $60K Over $60K
US Population 18+12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2e
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendRetail Dollars by Household Income
$1,545.5
$2,519.0
$1,585.9
$2,584.7
Up to $60K Over $60K
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2e
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by Household Income
$31.19
$46.69
$31.82
$47.67
Up to $60K Over $60K
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2e/f
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendPeople and Unit Shares by Household Income
49.9% 50.1%
47.9%
52.1%
47.9%
52.1%
Up to $60K Over $60K
US Population 18+12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2f-vc1a
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendUnits by Household Income
49.5 54.0
49.8 54.2
Up to $60K Over $60K
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2f
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendPeople and Retail Dollar Shares by Census Region
17.8%
37.1%
21.4%23.7%
18.2%
36.3%
19.0%
26.4%
18.3%
36.6%
18.7%
26.5%
Northeast South Midwest West
US Population 18+12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2g
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendRetail Dollars by Census Region
$740.2
$1,477.0
$772.6
$1,074.7
$763.6
$1,524.8
$778.2
$1,103.9
Northeast South Midwest West
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2g
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by Census Region
$41.72
$37.14$35.15
$44.76$42.73
$37.83$35.60
$45.93
Northeast South Midwest West
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2g/h
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendPeople and Unit Shares by Census Region
17.8%
37.1%
21.4%23.7%
17.1%
38.4%
21.2%23.2%
17.2%
38.7%
21.0%23.1%
Northeast South Midwest West
US Population 18+12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2h-vc1a
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
In Millions
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales TrendUnits by Census Region
17.7
39.8
22.0 24.0
17.9
40.3
21.9 24.0
Northeast South Midwest West
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2h
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
12ME Sep16
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales – Channel ProfileRetail Dollar Shares by Age and Gender
58.5%
41.5%
54.7%
24.4%
13.2%
7.6%
Male
Female
18-34
35-44
45-54
55+
SG Specialty
46.5%
53.5%
24.0%
15.4%
22.7%
38.0%
Drug / Pharmacy
38.8%
61.2%
58.4%
22.9%
11.6%
7.2%
Better Dept Stores
40.8%
59.2%
42.2%
20.8%
17.7%
19.3%
Mass Merchant
56.6%
43.4%
41.3%
24.6%
17.9%
16.3%
Optical Chains
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2d/3d
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
12ME Sep16
54.9%
45.1%
39.1%
25.6%
17.7%
17.6%
Optical Chains
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales – Channel ProfileUnit Shares by Age and Gender
59.6%
40.4%
54.8%
25.0%
13.3%
6.9%
Male
Female
18-34
35-44
45-54
55+
SG Specialty
44.5%
55.5%
23.8%
17.3%
22.9%
35.9%
Drug / Pharmacy
37.9%
62.1%
59.4%
22.0%
12.0%
6.6%
Better Dept Stores
37.2%
62.8%
41.0%
21.9%
18.0%
19.2%
Mass Merchant
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2c/3c
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
12ME Sep16
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales – Channel ProfileRetail Dollar Shares by Household Income
34.9%
65.1%
Up to$60K
Over$60K
SG Specialty
46.0%
54.0%
Drug / Pharmacy
53.5%
46.5%
Mass Merchant
37.9%
62.1%
Better Dept Stores
31.4%
68.6%
Optical Chains
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2e/3e
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
12ME Sep16
U.S. Plano Sunglass Sales – Channel ProfileUnit Shares by Household Income
37.3%
62.7%
Up to$60K
Over$60K
SG Specialty
47.3%
52.7%
Drug
40.7%
59.3%
Better Dept Stores
55.6%
44.4%
Mass Merchant
32.9%
67.1%
Optical Chains
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Sg_2f/3f
VisionWatch September 2016Plano Sunglass Sales
Future Purchase Intent Index – $50+ Plano Sunglasses
111109 110
112 111109
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Rolling 6 Month AveragesIndex is based on likelihood to purchase in the next six months
Each point is the average score for the six month period
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents CBMisc 7A
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
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6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP %2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016 change
Millions of current dollars $1,615.6 $1,956.4 $2,387.4 $2,108.1 $1,683.6 $2,033.6 $2,451.1 $2,137.0 $4,064.5 $4,170.6 2.6% Millions of unit pairs 42.1 49.1 60.3 54.4 43.4 49.8 60.4 54.3 103.5 104.1 0.6%
Average Price (Dollars) $38.38 $39.84 $39.57 $38.76 $38.79 $40.83 $40.58 $39.39 $39.27 $40.08 2.0%
Plano Sunglasses 1A.Sales Trends up to September 2016Total Value of sunglasses sales in dollars and units
With the June 2008 reporting we significantly improved the software used to power the processing of the data received from respondents. This enabled improved validation of the price statements made by respondents.- The dollar data starting with the 6ME June 2008 has been revised and is reflected in this report.- The total market size unit data remains the same as in previous reports
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1125**Plano Sunglasses 2A.
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016
Millions of current dollars $1,615.6 $1,956.4 $2,387.4 $2,108.1 $1,683.6 $2,033.6 $2,451.1 $2,137.0 $4,064.5 $4,170.6100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Optical Independent 3.8% 4.0% 3.9% 3.7% 3.6% 3.7% 3.8% 3.7% 3.8% 3.7% Optical Chain 5.8% 5.6% 5.7% 5.8% 5.7% 5.5% 5.4% 5.6% 5.7% 5.5% Sunglass Specialty 38.0% 39.8% 40.4% 38.8% 37.9% 40.3% 41.3% 40.3% 39.3% 40.3% Sporting Goods Store 4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 3.9% 3.9% 4.1% 4.1% 4.0% Better Department & Specialty Stores* 14.3% 14.0% 14.1% 14.3% 14.2% 13.6% 13.8% 14.2% 14.2% 13.9% Warehouse Club 3.5% 3.2% 3.1% 3.2% 3.4% 3.2% 3.1% 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% Grocery 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% Drug / Pharmacy 3.8% 3.6% 3.6% 3.8% 3.8% 3.6% 3.6% 3.7% 3.7% 3.6% Mass Merchant 10.7% 10.4% 10.4% 10.7% 10.7% 10.3% 10.3% 10.6% 10.5% 10.4% Flea Market / Street Vendor 0.9% 0.8% 0.8% 0.9% 0.9% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% Other 14.9% 14.2% 13.4% 14.5% 15.4% 14.8% 13.6% 13.5% 14.3% 14.1%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Dollars
The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Menagarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers.
The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers.
The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers.
The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
For the following periods: 6ME Sep'10, 6ME Dec'10, 6ME Mar'11, 6ME Jun'11 and 6ME Sep'11 some of the following channel shares were revised / restated: Sunglass Specialty, Grocery and Drug.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1125**Plano Sunglasses 2B.
6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP 6ME DEC 6ME MAR 6ME JUN 6ME SEP Y/E SEP Y/E SEP2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2015 2016
Millions of unit pairs 42.1 49.1 60.3 54.4 43.4 49.8 60.4 54.3 103.5 104.1100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Optical Independent 1.1% 1.3% 1.3% 1.2% 1.1% 1.2% 1.3% 1.2% 1.2% 1.2% Optical Chain 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% Sunglass Specialty 11.8% 12.5% 12.5% 12.1% 12.1% 12.6% 12.8% 12.7% 12.3% 12.6% Sporting Goods Store 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% Better Department & Specialty Stores* 4.4% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.6% 4.6% 4.5% 4.5% Warehouse Club 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 2.3% 2.3% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% Grocery 0.9% 0.9% 0.8% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% Drug / Pharmacy 9.2% 9.2% 9.1% 9.2% 9.2% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 9.2% 9.1% Mass Merchant 24.2% 24.4% 24.5% 24.6% 24.5% 24.4% 24.3% 24.4% 24.5% 24.4% Flea Market / Street Vendor 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 2.9% 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% Other 39.3% 38.2% 38.3% 38.7% 38.6% 38.3% 38.2% 38.3% 38.4% 38.3%
Sales Trends up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Units
The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Menagarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers.
The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers.
The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers.
The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
Sunglass Specialty 6ME September 2010 unit share restated in December 2010.
For the following periods: 6ME Sep'10, 6ME Dec'10, 6ME Mar'11, 6ME Jun'11 and 6ME Sep'11 some of the following channel shares were revised / restated: Sunglass Specialty, Grocery and Drug.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 41,730
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Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 50.6% 49.4% 100.0% 48.2% 22.3% 14.6% 14.9%
Optical Independent 3.7% 3.5% 4.0% 3.7% 2.4% 3.5% 4.3% 7.6%100.0% 47.3% 52.7% 100.0% 31.6% 20.8% 17.1% 30.5%
Optical Chain 5.5% 6.2% 4.9% 5.5% 4.7% 6.1% 6.7% 6.0%100.0% 56.6% 43.4% 100.0% 41.3% 24.6% 17.9% 16.3%
Sunglass Specialty 40.3% 46.5% 33.9% 40.3% 45.8% 44.3% 36.5% 20.6%100.0% 58.5% 41.5% 100.0% 54.7% 24.4% 13.2% 7.6%
Sporting Goods Store 4.0% 5.4% 2.5% 4.0% 3.7% 4.3% 5.2% 3.1%100.0% 68.8% 31.2% 100.0% 45.0% 24.1% 19.2% 11.7%
Better Dept & Specialty Stores 13.9% 10.7% 17.3% 13.9% 16.9% 14.3% 11.0% 6.7%100.0% 38.8% 61.2% 100.0% 58.4% 22.9% 11.6% 7.2%
Warehouse Club 3.2% 3.7% 2.6% 3.2% 2.3% 3.8% 3.9% 4.5%100.0% 59.1% 40.9% 100.0% 34.3% 26.5% 18.1% 21.1%
Grocery 0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 0.5% 0.7%100.0% 39.1% 60.9% 100.0% 27.4% 19.2% 22.2% 31.2%
Drug / Pharmacy 3.6% 3.3% 3.9% 3.6% 1.8% 2.5% 5.6% 9.2%100.0% 46.5% 53.5% 100.0% 24.0% 15.4% 22.7% 38.0%
Mass Merchant 10.4% 8.4% 12.5% 10.4% 9.2% 9.8% 12.6% 13.5%100.0% 40.8% 59.2% 100.0% 42.2% 20.8% 17.7% 19.3%
Flea Market / Street Vendor 0.8% 0.7% 1.0% 0.8% 0.7% 0.7% 0.9% 1.1%100.0% 40.8% 59.2% 100.0% 42.7% 20.2% 16.2% 21.0%
Other 14.1% 11.4% 17.0% 14.1% 12.3% 10.5% 12.6% 26.9%100.0% 40.7% 59.3% 100.0% 42.1% 16.5% 13.1% 28.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Dollars by age and gender
Plano Sunglasses 2C.
Based on small sample size the demographic data for retail outlet types with a total unit share of 2% or less should be viewed as directional.
The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Managarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers.
The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers.
The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers.
The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 41,730
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Total Male Female Total 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 44.5% 55.5% 100.0% 42.9% 21.7% 16.5% 18.8%
Optical Independent 1.2% 1.3% 1.1% 1.2% 0.8% 1.1% 1.3% 2.1%100.0% 48.9% 51.1% 100.0% 29.5% 19.7% 17.5% 33.3%
Optical Chain 1.3% 1.6% 1.0% 1.3% 1.2% 1.5% 1.4% 1.2%100.0% 54.9% 45.1% 100.0% 39.1% 25.6% 17.7% 17.6%
Sunglass Specialty 12.6% 16.9% 9.2% 12.6% 16.1% 14.5% 10.1% 4.6%100.0% 59.6% 40.4% 100.0% 54.8% 25.0% 13.3% 6.9%
Sporting Goods Store 2.7% 4.1% 1.6% 2.7% 2.8% 2.9% 3.2% 1.9%100.0% 66.8% 33.2% 100.0% 43.8% 23.4% 19.4% 13.3%
Better Dept & Specialty Stores 4.5% 3.9% 5.1% 4.5% 6.3% 4.6% 3.3% 1.6%100.0% 37.9% 62.1% 100.0% 59.4% 22.0% 12.0% 6.6%
Warehouse Club 2.2% 3.0% 1.6% 2.2% 1.7% 2.6% 2.4% 2.7%100.0% 60.1% 39.9% 100.0% 33.5% 25.6% 17.9% 23.0%
Grocery 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 0.6% 0.9% 1.2% 1.3%100.0% 44.4% 55.6% 100.0% 28.2% 21.7% 23.1% 27.1%
Drug / Pharmacy 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 5.1% 7.3% 12.6% 17.4%100.0% 44.5% 55.5% 100.0% 23.8% 17.3% 22.9% 35.9%
Mass Merchant 24.4% 20.4% 27.6% 24.4% 23.3% 24.5% 26.5% 24.9%100.0% 37.2% 62.8% 100.0% 41.0% 21.9% 18.0% 19.2%
Flea Market / Street Vendor 2.8% 2.3% 3.1% 2.8% 2.7% 2.4% 2.7% 3.2%100.0% 37.4% 62.6% 100.0% 42.4% 19.3% 16.3% 21.9%
Other 38.3% 36.6% 39.7% 38.3% 39.5% 37.6% 35.3% 39.0%100.0% 42.5% 57.5% 100.0% 44.3% 21.3% 15.2% 19.2%
12 Months up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Units by age and gender
Plano Sunglasses 2D.
Based on small sample size the demographic data for retail outlet types with a total unit share of 2% or less should be viewed as directional.
The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Managarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers.
The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers.
The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers.
The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 41,730
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Up to $60KTotal $60K and over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 38.0% 62.0%
Optical Independent 3.7% 3.0% 4.1%100.0% 31.0% 69.0%
Optical Chain 5.5% 4.6% 6.1%100.0% 31.4% 68.6%
Sunglass Specialty 40.3% 37.0% 42.4%100.0% 34.9% 65.1%
Sporting Goods Store 4.0% 3.9% 4.0%100.0% 37.4% 62.6%
Better Dept & Specialty Stores 13.9% 13.9% 13.9%100.0% 37.9% 62.1%
Warehouse Club 3.2% 2.5% 3.6%100.0% 29.3% 70.7%
Grocery 0.3% 0.5% 0.3%100.0% 50.9% 49.1%
Drug / Pharmacy 3.6% 4.4% 3.2%100.0% 46.0% 54.0%
Mass Merchant 10.4% 14.7% 7.8%100.0% 53.5% 46.5%
Flea Market / Street Vendor 0.8% 1.1% 0.6%100.0% 52.7% 47.3%
Other 14.1% 14.5% 13.9%100.0% 39.0% 61.0%
12 Months up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Dollars by income
Based on small sample size the demographic data for retail outlet types with a total unit share of 2% or less should be viewed as directional.
The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Managarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers. The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers. The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers. The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 41,730
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Plano Sunglasses 2F.
Up to $60KTotal $60K and over
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 47.9% 52.1%
Optical Independent 1.2% 0.8% 1.6%100.0% 31.4% 68.6%
Optical Chain 1.3% 0.9% 1.6%100.0% 32.9% 67.1%
Sunglass Specialty 12.6% 9.8% 15.2%100.0% 37.3% 62.7%
Sporting Goods Store 2.7% 2.3% 3.1%100.0% 40.3% 59.7%
Better Dept & Specialty Stores 4.5% 3.9% 5.2%100.0% 40.7% 59.3%
Warehouse Club 2.2% 1.6% 2.8%100.0% 33.8% 66.2%
Grocery 0.9% 1.0% 0.8%100.0% 53.0% 47.0%
Drug / Pharmacy 9.1% 9.0% 9.2%100.0% 47.3% 52.7%
Mass Merchant 24.4% 28.3% 20.8%100.0% 55.6% 44.4%
Flea Market / Street Vendor 2.8% 3.1% 2.4%100.0% 54.3% 45.7%
Other 38.3% 39.4% 37.3%100.0% 49.3% 50.7%
12 Months up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Units by income
Based on small sample size the demographic data for retail outlet types with a total unit share of 2% or less should be viewed as directional.The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Managarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers. The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers. The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers. The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 41,730
1125**Plano Sunglasses 2G.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 18.3% 36.6% 18.7% 26.5%
Optical Independent 3.7% 4.8% 3.3% 3.8% 3.6%100.0% 23.8% 32.0% 18.8% 25.3%
Optical Chain 5.5% 6.9% 5.3% 6.1% 4.5%100.0% 22.7% 35.1% 20.7% 21.4%
Sunglass Specialty 40.3% 35.9% 42.6% 35.3% 43.7%100.0% 16.3% 38.6% 16.4% 28.7%
Sporting Goods Store 4.0% 2.9% 4.5% 3.6% 4.3%100.0% 13.3% 41.0% 16.9% 28.8%
Better Dept & Specialty Stores 13.9% 15.0% 12.5% 16.4% 13.5%100.0% 19.7% 32.7% 21.9% 25.6%
Warehouse Club 3.2% 3.1% 2.7% 2.4% 4.4%100.0% 18.0% 31.5% 13.8% 36.7%
Grocery 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.5% 0.3%100.0% 16.8% 30.4% 27.0% 25.8%
Drug / Pharmacy 3.6% 4.1% 3.5% 4.1% 3.2%100.0% 20.7% 35.1% 21.2% 23.0%
Mass Merchant 10.4% 8.5% 11.7% 14.1% 7.5%100.0% 14.9% 41.0% 25.2% 18.9%
Flea Market / Street Vendor 0.8% 1.0% 0.8% 0.9% 0.7%100.0% 22.8% 34.1% 21.3% 21.8%
Other 14.1% 17.5% 12.9% 12.8% 14.4%100.0% 22.6% 33.5% 16.9% 27.0%
12 Months up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Dollars by region
Based on small sample size the demographic data for retail outlet types with a total unit share of 2% or less should be viewed as directional.The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Managarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers. The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers. The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers. The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 41,730
1125**Plano Sunglasses 2H.
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 17.2% 38.7% 21.0% 23.1%
Optical Independent 1.2% 1.7% 1.0% 1.1% 1.3%100.0% 23.7% 32.5% 18.9% 24.9%
Optical Chain 1.3% 1.6% 1.2% 1.3% 1.1%100.0% 21.8% 35.6% 21.9% 20.6%
Sunglass Specialty 12.6% 12.0% 13.0% 10.4% 14.6%100.0% 16.3% 39.8% 17.2% 26.7%
Sporting Goods Store 2.7% 2.2% 2.8% 2.5% 3.3%100.0% 13.7% 39.3% 19.1% 27.8%
Better Dept & Specialty Stores 4.5% 5.2% 3.9% 4.7% 5.0%100.0% 19.8% 33.1% 21.7% 25.4%
Warehouse Club 2.2% 2.4% 2.0% 1.4% 3.3%100.0% 18.1% 34.8% 13.6% 33.5%
Grocery 0.9% 0.8% 0.7% 1.2% 0.9%100.0% 15.8% 31.2% 29.4% 23.5%
Drug / Pharmacy 9.1% 10.8% 8.4% 9.3% 8.9%100.0% 20.4% 35.6% 21.4% 22.6%
Mass Merchant 24.4% 19.8% 26.7% 29.3% 19.5%100.0% 13.9% 42.4% 25.2% 18.5%
Flea Market / Street Vendor 2.8% 3.1% 2.4% 2.7% 3.0%100.0% 19.4% 34.2% 20.9% 25.5%
Other 38.3% 40.4% 38.0% 36.1% 39.2%100.0% 18.1% 38.4% 19.8% 23.6%
12 Months up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Units by region
Based on small sample size the demographic data for retail outlet types with a total unit share of 2% or less should be viewed as directional.
The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Managarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers. The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers. The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers. The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 41,730
1125**Plano Sunglasses 2I.
Up to $100 -Total $100 $200 $200+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 48.2% 27.5% 24.3%
Optical Independent 3.7% 2.7% 3.5% 6.0%100.0% 34.6% 25.9% 39.5%
Optical Chain 5.5% 2.1% 6.2% 11.5%100.0% 18.5% 31.1% 50.5%
Sunglass Specialty 40.3% 22.4% 57.3% 56.6%100.0% 26.7% 39.1% 34.2%
Sporting Goods Store 4.0% 3.9% 5.7% 2.2%100.0% 47.0% 39.6% 13.4%
Better Dept & Specialty Stores 13.9% 11.6% 13.6% 18.9%100.0% 40.1% 26.9% 33.0%
Warehouse Club 3.2% 4.3% 2.8% 1.4%100.0% 65.2% 24.3% 10.5%
Grocery 0.3% 0.7% 0.0% 0.0%100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Drug / Pharmacy 3.6% 7.5% 0.0% 0.0%100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Mass Merchant 10.4% 21.7% 0.0% 0.0%100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Flea Market / Street Vendor 0.8% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0%100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Other 14.1% 21.5% 10.8% 3.4%100.0% 73.2% 20.9% 5.9%
12 Months up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Dollars by price point
Based on small sample size the demographic data for retail outlet types with a total unit share of 2% or less should be viewed as directional.
The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Managarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers. The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers. The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers. The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
n= 41,730
1125**Plano Sunglasses 2J.
Up to $100 -Total $100 $200 $200+
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 88.2% 8.2% 3.6%
Optical Independent 1.2% 0.7% 4.3% 7.5%100.0% 47.9% 29.4% 22.7%
Optical Chain 1.3% 0.5% 6.1% 9.1%100.0% 35.0% 39.3% 25.7%
Sunglass Specialty 12.6% 6.7% 55.7% 58.2%100.0% 47.1% 36.2% 16.7%
Sporting Goods Store 2.7% 2.4% 5.8% 2.6%100.0% 78.9% 17.6% 3.5%
Better Dept & Specialty Stores 4.5% 3.4% 11.2% 16.4%100.0% 66.6% 20.3% 13.1%
Warehouse Club 2.2% 2.2% 3.0% 1.7%100.0% 86.1% 11.1% 2.8%
Grocery 0.9% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0%100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Drug / Pharmacy 9.1% 10.3% 0.0% 0.0%100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Mass Merchant 24.4% 27.7% 0.0% 0.0%100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Flea Market / Street Vendor 2.8% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0%100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Other 38.3% 42.0% 13.8% 4.5%100.0% 96.6% 2.9% 0.4%
12 Months up to September 2016Total sunglass sales by outlet type - Units by price point
Based on small sample size the demographic data for retail outlet types with a total unit share of 2% or less should be viewed as directional.
The ability provided by the new software to more precisely validate the pricing statements of respondents lead to improved estimates of the shares for retailer types, retailers and brands. This improvement lead to changes in the historical shares, usually minor, but changes none the less. As a result, historical data that can be stated in direct comparison goes back to the 6ME June period listed above.
The outlet type 'Better Department and Specialty Stores' is made up of Bloomingdales, Dillards, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms and Saks.
The outlet type 'Sunglass Specialty' is made up of Sunglass Hut, NY Shades, O-Store, Ochialli Da Sole, Pacific Eyes and Ts, Solstice, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Designs, Sunglass Managarie, Sunglass World, Sunglasses USA, Totes and Toucan Sunglasses.
The outlet type 'Wholesale Club' is made up of Costco, Sam's as well as estimates for the remaining (much smaller) wholesale club type retailers. The outlet type 'Drug' is made up of CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens as well as estimates for the remaining, mostly regional drug retailers. The outlet type 'Mass' is made up of Wal*Mart, Target, K-Mart and estimates for the remaining (smaller) mass merchandisers. The outlet types 'Sport,' 'Grocery' and 'Flea Market' are made up of respondents selecting 'Other Retailer' and then that outlet type.
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep15 12ME Sep16
Channel Dollars ASP Units Channel Dollars ASP UnitsOptical $83,285,449 $25.56 3,258,760 Optical $87,522,407 $25.84 3,386,978
Warehouse $39,245,943 $13.21 2,971,618 Warehouse $39,832,657 $13.24 3,008,145
Drug $364,149,256 $18.68 19,496,460 Drug $370,705,878 $18.81 19,705,724
Mass $181,220,241 $15.31 11,833,989 Mass $183,957,141 $15.33 12,003,216
Other/DK $169,083,660 $13.33 12,688,301 Other/DK $177,618,146 $13.18 13,474,796
Total $836,984,548 $16.66 50,249,129 Total $859,636,230 $16.67 51,578,859
Reading Glasses Sales Trend12ME Sales Data by Channel
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions
+2.7% 2016 against 2015 +2.6% 2016 against 2015+4.4% 2016 against 2014 +5.2% 2016 against 2014
Inflation not taken into consideration
Reading Glasses Sales TrendRetail Dollars and Units
$823.5 $837.0 $859.6
12ME Sep14 12ME Sep15 12ME Sep16
Retail Dollars
49.0 50.2 51.6
12ME Sep14 12ME Sep15 12ME Sep16
Units
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_1a
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
+0.1% 2016 against 2015-0.8% 2016 against 2014
Inflation not taken into consideration
Reading Glasses Sales TrendAverage Retail Price
$16.79 $16.66 $16.67
12ME Sep14 12ME Sep15 12ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_1a
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Growth compared to the same 6ME period of the previous year
Reading Glasses Sales Growth TrendRetail Dollar and Unit Percentage Change from Prior Year by 6ME Period
1.2%
2.3%
4.0%
2.9%
1.4%
0.6%
1.7%
2.3%2.0%
3.0%
6ME Sep15 6ME Dec15 6ME Mar16 6ME Jun16 6ME Sep16
DollarsUnits
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendRetail Dollar Shares by Channel
Top 2 Mass Merchants (combined) / Top 3 Drug (combined) / Top 3 Club (combined)
16.7%
28.0%
4.7%
16.6%
27.8%
4.6%
Mass Drug Club
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3a
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by Channel
Top 2 Mass Merchants (combined) / Top 3 Drug (combined) / Top 3 Club (combined)
$14.78
$18.55
$13.21 $14.76
$18.74
$13.24
Mass Drug Club
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3a/b
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendUnit Shares by Channel
Top 2 Mass Merchants (combined) / Top 3 Drug (combined) / Top 3 Club (combined)
18.8%
25.2%
5.9%
18.7%
24.7%
5.8%
Mass Drug Club
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3b
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
Definition of US Population for this Report: US residents, 18 years of age and older
Reading Glasses Usage Compared to Total Population by Age and Gender
49.0% 51.0%
30.2%
17.5% 17.4%
34.9%
46.9%53.1%
2.0%5.4%
34.4%
58.1%
Male Female 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
% of US Population 18+% of all Readers wearers
49.0% of US residents are male46.9% of OTC reader wearers are male
How to read this chart:
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Vc_1a
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
Reading Glasses Purchase FrequencyWearers and Units by Age and Gender
14.516.4
0.61.7
10.6
18.0
24.2
27.4
1.73.4
18.5
27.9
Male Female 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Reader Wearers Reader Unit SalesPurchaseFrequency: Every 0.6
years
Every 0.4 years
Every 0.5 years
Every 0.6 years
Every 0.6years
Every 0.6 years
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents RD_2b&2d+Vc1a
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions
Reading Glasses Sales TrendRetail Dollars by Age and Gender
$397.0$440.0
$61.6
$305.4
$437.7$406.1
$453.6
$61.8
$309.5
$452.6
Male Female 35-44 45-54 55+
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2c
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by Age and Gender
$16.85 $16.49$17.81
$16.70 $16.29$16.79 $16.56$18.21
$16.72$16.20
Male Female 35-44 45-54 55+
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2c/d
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions
Reading Glasses Sales TrendUnits by Age and Gender
23.6
26.7
3.5
18.3
26.9
24.2
27.4
3.4
18.5
27.9
Male Female 35-44 45-54 55+
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2d
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendUnit Shares by Age and Gender
46.9%
53.1%
6.9%
36.4%
53.5%
46.9%
53.1%
6.6%
35.9%
54.2%
Male Female 35-44 45-54 55+
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2d&Vc1a
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
Reading Glasses Usage Compared to Total Population by Household Income
49.9% 50.1%46.8%
53.2%
Up to $60K Over $60K
% of US Population 18+% of Reader Wearers
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents VC_1b
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions 12ME Sep16
Reading Glasses Purchase FrequencyWearers and Units by Household Income
14.516.4
22.8
28.8
Up to $60K Over $60K
Reader WearersReaders Unit Sales
Every 0.6 years
PurchaseFrequency:
Every 0.6 years
PurchaseFrequency:
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2f
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions
Reading Glasses Sales TrendRetail Dollars by Household Income
$361.5
$475.5
$368.5
$491.2
Up to $60K Over $60K
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2e
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by Household Income
$16.16$17.05
$16.17$17.06
Up to $60K Over $60K
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2e/f
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions
Reading Glasses Sales TrendUnits by Household Income
22.4
27.9
22.8
28.8
Up to $60K Over $60K
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2f_Vc1b
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendUnit Shares by Household Income
44.5%
55.5%
44.2%
55.8%
Up to $60K Over $60K
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2f-vc1a
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
Reading Glasses Usage Compared to Total Population by Census Region
17.8%
37.1%
21.4%23.7%
18.8%
36.9%
20.9%23.4%
Northeast South Midwest West
% of US Population 18+% of Reader Wearers
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Vc_1c
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions 12ME Sep16
Reading Glasses Purchase FrequencyWearers and Units by Census Region
5.8
11.4
6.5 7.28.6
19.4
10.912.8
Northeast South Midwest West
Reader WearersReaders Unit Sales
PurchaseFrequency:
Every 0.7 years
Every 0.6 years
Every 0.6 years
Every 0.6 years
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2h&Vc1c
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions
Reading Glasses Sales TrendRetail Dollars by Census Region
$143.2
$303.3
$176.4
$214.0
$147.1
$315.8
$181.2
$215.6
Northeast South Midwest West
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2g
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendAverage Retail Price by Census Region
$16.91 $16.31 $16.49$17.15$17.19
$16.29 $16.68 $16.87
Northeast South Midwest West
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2g/h
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
In Millions
Reading Glasses Sales TrendUnits by Census Region
8.5
18.6
10.712.5
8.6
19.4
10.912.8
Northeast South Midwest West
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_2h&Vc1c
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
Reading Glasses Sales TrendUnit Shares by Census Region
16.9%
37.0%
21.3%
24.8%
16.6%
37.6%
21.1%
24.8%
Northeast South Midwest West
12ME Sep1512ME Sep16
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents RD_2h&Vc1c
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
47.3%
52.7%
9.7%
37.9%
48.4%
Male
Female
35-44
45-54
55+
Mass
56.8%
43.2%
5.4%
39.1%
52.0%
Club
50.6%
49.4%
8.1%
39.1%
49.8%
Drug
Reading Glasses Sales – Channel ProfileRetail Dollar Shares by Age and Gender
2 Mass Merchants (combined) / Top 3 Drug (combined) / Top 3 Club (combined)
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3c
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
47.3%
52.7%
8.7%
38.4%
48.7%
Male
Female
35-44
45-54
55+
Mass
56.8%
43.2%
5.4%
39.7%
51.3%
Club
50.0%
50.0%
7.8%
39.6%
48.9%
Drug
Reading Glasses Sales – Channel ProfileUnit Shares by Age and Gender
2 Mass Merchants (combined) / Top 3 Drug (combined) / Top 3 Club (combined)
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3d
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
Reading Glasses Sales – Channel Profile Retail Dollar Shares by Household Income
2 Mass Merchants (combined) / Top 3 Drug (combined) / Top 3 Club (combined)
53.4%
46.6%
Up to$60K
Over$60K
Mass
28.5%
71.5%
Club
44.9%
55.1%
Drug
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3e
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
Reading Glasses Sales – Channel ProfileUnit Shares by Household Income
2 Mass Merchants (combined) / Top 3 Drug (combined) / Top 3 Club (combined)
54.3%
45.7%
Up to$60K
Over$60K
Mass
29.5%
70.5%
Club
46.2%
53.8%
Drug
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3f
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
Reading Glasses SalesUnit Shares by Purchase Location Type
88.0%
8.1%1.5% 2.4%
At a physical retaillocation
On the Internet On the Telephone Not sure
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3f
VisionWatch September 2016OTC Readers Sales
12ME Sep16
50.7%
26.5%
16.2%
6.6%
One(1)
Two(2)
Three(3)
Fouror
More
All
49.4%
27.4%
16.2%
7.0%
Women
52.3%
25.5%
16.1%
6.1%
Men
Reading Glasses Sales ProfileNumber Purchased Per Transaction by Gender
The annual VisionWatch sample size is approximately 110,000 American adult respondents Rd_3f
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 1E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Millions of Contact Lens Wearers 39.2 39.5 39.4 39.9 40.5 40.6 40.3 40.3100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
All of the time/I always wear them 10.8% 10.7% 10.8% 11.1% 10.8% 10.6% 10.8% 10.9%while sleepingAll day and usually wear them while 6.4% 6.6% 6.6% 6.5% 6.3% 6.3% 6.4% 6.6%sleepingAll day and I occasionally wear them 7.1% 7.2% 7.1% 7.1% 7.0% 6.9% 7.2% 7.4%while sleepingAll day but I always remove them 47.4% 47.1% 47.4% 47.5% 47.7% 47.9% 47.1% 47.1%before going to sleepFor specific activities only 13.2% 13.2% 12.8% 12.4% 12.7% 12.9% 13.0% 12.7%
Only occasionally 15.1% 15.2% 15.3% 15.4% 15.4% 15.5% 15.5% 15.4%
6 Months up to September 2016Detailed use of contact lenses--Trended
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 2E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Millions of Contact Lens Wearers 39.2 39.5 39.4 39.9 40.5 40.6 40.3 40.3
One 10.2% 10.7% 10.9% 10.7% 10.1% 10.0% 10.7% 11.0%
Both 89.8% 89.3% 89.1% 89.3% 89.9% 90.0% 89.3% 89.0%
6 Months up to September 2016 Contact lenses worn on one or both eyes--Trended
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 3E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Total 39.2 39.5 39.4 39.9 40.5 40.6 40.3 40.3Vision correction only 87.3% 87.2% 87.5% 87.8% 88.0% 88.2% 87.7% 87.5%
Change/enhance eye color 4.7% 4.7% 4.6% 4.4% 4.3% 4.2% 4.5% 4.6%
Both 7.9% 8.1% 7.9% 7.8% 7.7% 7.6% 7.8% 7.8%
6 Months up to September 2016Reason for wearing contact lenses--Trended
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 4E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Total 39.2 39.5 39.4 39.9 40.5 40.6 40.3 40.3Less than 3 months 2.7% 2.9% 2.4% 2.3% 2.2% 2.2% 2.5% 2.6%
3-6 months 5.5% 5.6% 5.7% 5.5% 5.4% 5.4% 5.5% 5.7%
7 months to 1 year 6.1% 6.3% 6.1% 5.8% 5.9% 5.8% 6.0% 6.1%
1-2 years 6.8% 7.0% 7.2% 7.3% 7.0% 6.8% 7.1% 7.4%
Over 2 years 78.8% 78.2% 78.6% 79.1% 79.6% 79.8% 79.0% 78.3%
6 Months up to September 2016Length of contact lens usage--Trended
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 7E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Millions of Contact Lens Wearers 39.2 39.5 39.4 39.9 40.5 40.6 40.3 40.3
Yes 16.4% 16.5% 16.2% 16.1% 15.9% 16.0% 16.3% 16.4%
No 50.2% 49.9% 50.1% 50.4% 50.6% 50.3% 50.0% 50.5%
Don’t know 33.4% 33.6% 33.7% 33.5% 33.5% 33.7% 33.7% 33.1%
6 Months up to September 2016Use of toric lenses--Trended
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 8E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Millions of Contact Lens Wearers 39.2 39.5 39.4 39.9 40.5 40.6 40.3 40.3
Yes 11.9% 11.8% 11.4% 11.3% 11.5% 11.3% 11.6% 11.7%
No 70.6% 70.4% 71.2% 71.5% 71.8% 71.9% 71.8% 71.5%
Don’t know 17.4% 17.8% 17.5% 17.2% 16.7% 16.8% 16.6% 16.8%
6 Months up to September 2016Use of bifocal/multifocal lenses--Trended
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 12E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%At a physical retail location 71.2% 70.6% 70.5% 70.9% 71.2% 71.0% 70.5% 70.2%
On the Internet 17.9% 18.3% 18.5% 18.2% 18.0% 18.4% 18.6% 18.9%
On the Telephone 2.8% 2.7% 2.7% 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2.9% 3.0%
Through Postal Mail 1.8% 1.7% 1.7% 1.6% 1.8% 1.8% 1.9% 1.8%
Not sure / Can’t remember 6.3% 6.6% 6.7% 6.8% 6.4% 6.1% 6.1% 6.1%
6 Months up to September 2016Where did you make your most recent contact lens purchase?--Trended
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 18E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%Yes 25.3% 25.5% 25.6% 25.5% 25.4% 25.2% 25.5% 25.7%
No 74.7% 74.5% 74.4% 74.5% 74.6% 74.8% 74.5% 74.3%
6 Months up to September 2016Ever worn contact lenses by age and gender
Based on everyone who is not currently wearing contact lenses
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 19E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%Less than 6 months ago 1.5% 1.4% 1.3% 1.2% 1.2% 1.5% 1.5% 1.3%
6-12 months ago 2.5% 2.3% 2.1% 2.2% 2.1% 2.3% 2.2% 2.1%
1-2 years ago 6.5% 6.4% 6.4% 6.2% 6.2% 6.1% 6.0% 6.2%
2-3 years ago 8.5% 8.1% 8.1% 8.3% 8.2% 8.2% 8.3% 8.3%
More than 3 years ago 81.0% 81.8% 82.2% 82.3% 82.3% 81.9% 82.1% 82.1%
6 Months up to September 2016How long ago stopped wearing contact lenses by age and gender
VisionWatch Eyewear U.S. StudyOverall initial annual sample size 110,000+ Respondents
VisionWatch Tables Explained:http://www.thevisioncouncil.org/sites/default/files/TVC_VisionWatch_guide.pdf
1511** Contact Lenses 21E.
6ME DEC 2014
6ME MAR 2015
6ME JUN 2015
6ME SEP 2015
6ME DEC 2015
6ME MAR 2016
6ME JUN 2016
6ME SEP 2016
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%Very 1.9% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.7% 1.8%
Fairly 3.7% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% 3.5% 3.3% 3.2%
Not sure 14.8% 14.7% 14.5% 14.5% 14.9% 14.8% 14.7% 14.8%
Probably not 26.5% 26.7% 27.2% 26.9% 26.7% 26.9% 26.8% 26.7%
Definitely not 53.1% 53.3% 52.8% 53.2% 53.2% 53.2% 53.5% 53.5%
6 Months up to September 2016Likelihood of starting/returning to wearing contact lenses by age and gender