Consumer Behavior

Eye wear is a crucial part of optometry practice and staying up-to-date on the latest innovations, purchasing options and consumer habits is key.

LAS VEGAS — Fifty-two percent of American consumers surveyed said a “Made in the USA” label is an important factor in their purchasing decisions, according to a report from the Vision Council.

The Vision Council released its third quarter Consumer inSights report, which revealed that consumers are prioritizing budget-friendly eye wear options and increasingly making in-person purchases.

The latest Vision Council Consumer inSights report highlights key generational differences in eye care, with younger generations less likely to receive their next exam within 12 months, despite an increase in vision coverage.

New data from The Vision Council’s Consumer InSights and Market inSights reports show that the optical industry continues to grow, with rising in-person purchases for eye wear and contact lenses in the first quarter of 2024.

NEW YORK — As more purchases are made online, a recent survey indicated that the majority of optical products are still bought in person, the Vision Council announced at Vision Expo East.

The Vision Council has released data valuing the optical market at $65.6 billion for 2023, indicating growth in the volume of eye exams and prescription eye care products sold.

YouTube videos containing information about implantable cardioverter defibrillators were found to often be of poor quality, containing incomplete information about the device and potential outcomes, a speaker reported.

Compared with business leaders, doctors are in a difficult spot when it comes to how success is measured. In business, making the right decision at least part of the time can lead to a profitable enterprise. If you’re right more than half the time, you’re often considered a Bill Gates type of genius. But if you’re a doctor, you can lose your license by being right only half the time. Clinically and surgically speaking, that’s poor medicine. This partly explains why doctors tend to be risk-averse and conservative in decision making.

EssilorLuxottica plans to acquire full ownership of GrandVision by acquiring HAL’s 76.72% interest and launching a mandatory public offer for the remaining shares.