Global Contact Lenses and Solutions Markets 2016-2024: High-tech Contact Lenses to Redefine Market Landscape

DUBLIN, Feb. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Contact Lenses and Solutions - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Contact Lenses and Solutions in US$ Million by the following Segments:

• Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses, Soft Contact Lenses, & Hybrid Contact Lenses)
• Contact Lens Care Solutions

The US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World markets for Soft Contact Lens are further analyzed by the following Product Segments:

• Spherical Lenses
• Toric Lenses
• Multifocals

The report profiles 62 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Alcon, Inc. (Switzerland)
• Bausch & Lomb, Inc. (USA)
• CooperVision, Inc. (USA)
• Ginko International Co., Ltd. (China)
• Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. (USA)
• St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
  

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Aesthetics and Improving Functionality Drive Adoption of Contact Lenses
Current & Future Analysis
Asia - A Growing Market
Vision Correction Market and Role of Contact Lenses
Tracking the Wearer Base
Myopia Control - An Expanding Opportunity
Children - A Key Potential Wearer Segment
Changing Contact Lens Wearing Regimen
Daily Disposables - A High Revenue Segment
Adoption of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses Gains Momentum
Rigid Gas Permeables Stay Afloat
Soft Contacts Drive Overall Growth
Torics - the Largest Segment
Specialized Contacts to Boost Market Expansion
Multifocals Benefit from Demographic Trends
Silicone Hydrogels Continue to Drive Gains

2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
A Review
High Entry Barriers
Differentiated Products Offer an Edge
Leading Contact Lens Providers by Region
Soft Contact Lens Offerings of Leading Companies
Players Adopt New Strategies to Gain Share
Contact Lens Solutions

3. MARKET TRENDS, DRIVERS, & ISSUES
Contact Lens and Innovative Future Applications
Contact Lenses to Address Concerns over Excess Digital Device Usage
Recycling of Contact Lenses - A New Trend
High-tech Contact Lenses to Redefine Market Landscape
Drug Delivery through Contact Lenses - An Emerging Area of Interest
Scleral GP Lenses Continue to Draw Opportunities led by Material Design
Presbyopes - Another Opportunity Market for Scleral Contact Lenses
Craze for Tints Opens New Avenues
R&D - A Major Factor Driving Growth
Water Gradient Contact Lenses - A Novel Development
Addressing the Contact Lens Discomfort
Lens Care Solutions Register Flat Trend
Multi-Purpose Solutions Help Market Remain Buoyant
Market Restraints
Major Challenges for Manufacturers
Safety of Contact Lenses: A Major Concern
Competition on Rise from Advanced Vision Correction Technologies
Regulatory Standards
Distribution Dynamics
Direct-to Consumer and Subscription Services Gain Traction
Diversity in Contact Lens Purchasing Patterns
Pure-Play Retailers Challenge Independent Optometry Channels
Online Stores Register Growth

4. MACRO DRIVERS - AN UPDATED REVIEW
Economic Development: A Key Growth Driver
Expanding Population Fuels Demand
Urbanization: A Megatrend with Significant Implications for Contact Lenses Market
Increasing Affluence of the Ballooning Middle Class Population

5. CONTACT LENSES: A REVIEW
Ophthalmic Goods Industry: A Perspective
A Historical Snapshot
Developments over the Years
Contact Lenses - A Primer
Summary of Major Lens Types
Contact Lenses - Classification
Types of Contact Lenses - A Detailed Review
Hard Lenses
PMMA Lenses
Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses
Advantages
Disadvantages
Soft Lenses
Description
Spherical Soft Lenses
Specialty Soft Lenses
Multifocals/Bifocals
Torics
Tinted Lenses
A Focus on Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
Description
Evolution
Key Characteristics
Disposable Soft Lenses
Hybrid Contact Lenses
Classification of Contact Lenses by Use
Daily Wear Lenses
Daily Wear Hard Lens
Daily Wear Soft Lens
Daily Wear Hard Gas-Permeable Lens
Extended Wear Lenses
Soft Lenses for Extended Wear
Hard Gas-Permeable Lenses for Extended Wear
Contact Lens Care Solutions
Description
Laxity in Proper Lens Care: Main Cause of Infections
Contact Lens Manufacturing Process
Ocular Disorders Corrected By Contact Lens Use
Myopia
Hyperopia
Astigmatism
Presbyopia
Aphakia
Methods for Vision Correction Using Contact Lenses
Monovision
Orthokeratology
Complications Arising Out of Contact Lens Use
Dehydration
Protein and Lipid Deposition

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Bausch + Lomb Introduces Extended Parameters of Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Astigmatism Contact Lenses
Bausch + Lomb Introduces the enVista MX60E with StableFlex Technology
BenQ Materials Introduces Miacare Contact Lens
Bausch + Lomb Introduces AQUALOX Contact Lenses
Bausch + Lomb Releases Renu Advanced Formula
Bausch + Lomb Unveils ULTRA for Astigmatism Contact Lenses
Bausch + Lomb Introduces Biotrue ONEday
Alcon Introduces new AIR OPTIX plus HydraGlyde Monthly Replacement Contact Lenses
CooperVision Introduces Avaira Vitality Contact Lens
Alcon Introduces Dailies Total1 Multifocal Contact Lenses
CooperVision Launches Biofinity Energys Contact Lenses
Alcon Introduces Air Optix plus HydraGlyde Contact Lenses
Safilens Introduces Open 30 Presbyo, a Monthly Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens for Presbyopia
Clearlab Europe Releases Silicone Hydrogel Daily Contact Lenses, Beyond 1-day in the UK
Bausch + Lomb Introduces ULTRA Contact Lenses for Presbyopia
Alcon Introduces DAILIES TOTAL1 Water Gradient Contact Lenses Plus Power Lenses
BenQ Launches New Hydrogel Lens
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Introduces ACUVUE OASYS Brand Contact Lenses 1-Day with HydraLuxe Technology
Alcon Introduces Clear Care Plus, aContact Lens Solution with HydraGlyde Moisture Matrix Technology
CooperVision Introduces MyDay Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Introduces1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal Contact Lenses
Sensimed AG Files for product registration for SENSIMED Triggerfish Solution in Japan
Menicon UK Teams up with David Thomas Contact Lenses to Launch Rose K2 Soft Daily Wear Contact Lens for Irregular Cornea
Visioneering Technologies Introduces NaturalVue Multifocal 1 Day Daily Disposable Contact Lens
CooperVision Unveils Clariti 1 day Multifocal Contact Lenses in New Pack Configuration
Alcon Introduces AOSEPT PLUS with HydraGlyde Contact Lens Solution in Europe

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Johnson & Johnson Vision Acquires Sightbox
Johnson & Johnson Acquires Abbott Medical Optics
SynergEyes Enters into Partnership with Menicon
CooperVision Expands Availability of Biofinity XR Toric Contact Lens
Bausch + Lomb Alden Acquires Optical Laboratories
CooperVision Rebrands Contact lens Solutions Line Subsequent to Acquisition of Sauflon Pharmaceuticals
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Acquires Unilens Vision

8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 62 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 75)

• The United States (30)
• Canada (3)
• Japan (5)
• Europe (23)
• France (1)
• Germany (1)
• The United Kingdom (12)
• Italy (2)
• Spain (1)
• Rest of Europe (6)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (14)

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