PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Pressure on manufacturers to focus on value
Local consumers have been seeking value when it comes to buying contact lenses in 2025. While the outlook for contact lenses in the UK is a positive one, the category is expected to see only moderate growth in value terms (at constant 2025 prices) over the forecast period.
Retail e-commerce set to benefit from Wiser Wallet consumers
Optical goods stores continue to dominate sales of contact lenses in the UK in 2025, since local consumers tend to refer to a trusted optical practitioner. However, retail e-commerce has a more significant position in contact lenses in terms of distribution compared to spectacles and sunglasses.
Smart contact lenses provide a vision of the future
The contact lenses market in the UK underwent several changes over the review period, including the introduction of myopia control contact lenses for children aged up to the age of 18 years old. Going forward, continuous innovations in contact lens technology, enhancing comfort, convenience and functionality, is expected to continue to strengthen the appeal of contact lenses among British consumers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Contact Lenses and Solutions industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Contact Lenses and Solutions industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Contact Lenses and Solutions in United Kingdom report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Contact Lenses and Solutions in United Kingdom?
- How are sales of contact lenses performing compared to spectacles?
- Which are the leading brands in Contact Lenses and Solutions in United Kingdom?
- How are products distributed in Contact Lenses and Solutions in United Kingdom?
- How are demographic changes impacting demand?
- To what extent are fashion and consumer affluence growth determinants?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Contact Lenses and Solutions in the United Kingdom - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sales of contact lenses stabilise in 2025 after the highs of the last few years
Johnson & Johnson facing growing competition
Myopia control contact lenses thriving in the UK
Pressure on manufacturers to focus on value
Retail e-commerce set to benefit from Wiser Wallet consumers
Smart contact lenses provide a vision of the future
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Competitive landscape
Retail developments
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Contact Lenses and Solutions
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- Daily Disposable Lenses (DD)
- Frequent Replacement Lenses (FRP)
- Conventional Lenses
- Myopia Control Contact Lenses
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- Contact Lens Solutions
Contact Lenses and Solutions
Contact lenses and Solutions is the aggregate of contact lenses and contact lens solution.
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