The global spectacle market size is expected to reach USD 92.96 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period. Rising incidences of refractive errors, especially among younger population is anticipated to boost the product demand. Furthermore, preference for prescription glasses over contact lenses for effective vision correction is expected to positively influence the growth. Rise in aging population is anticipated to further drive the growth. Increasing prominence of computer glasses to reduce eye strain and headaches is also anticipated to fuel the product demand.
Vision problems are prevalent among younger generation owing to technological disadvantages of extended usage of computers, smartphones, televisions, and other digital devices. Increased risk of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is anticipated to drive the demand for anti-glare glasses and in turn fuel the spectacles market.
Currently, around 30% of global population is myopic. Around 80% to 90% young population of Asian countries such as China, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea suffers from myopia. According to the Journal of Ophthalmology, by 2050, around 50% of the global population will be myopic. According to the National Health Commission, in 2018, around 53% of mainland Chinese children and adolescents were suffering from myopia. Such high prevalence of nearsightedness is a prominent factor driving the demand for spectacles from Asia Pacific.
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Online distribution channel is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 3.2% from 2019 to 2025 owing to increasing prominence of online shopping for spectacles. The ease of shopping with customization and configuration options coupled with doorstep delivery is anticipated to fuel the growth of the segment. Prominent players in the segment include Warby Parker and ZENNI OPTICAL, INC.