Reading Glasses Market Insights 2025: Size, Share, Trends & Strategic Forecast
30 Apr, 2025
The Reading Glasses Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
What are the Historical Growth Trends in the Reading Glasses Market?
The market size of reading glasses has experienced robust growth in recent years, increasing from $41.01 billion in 2024 to an estimated $43.54 billion in 2025. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during this period is 6.2%.
What are the 2025 Market Projections: Forecasted Size & Growth Rate for the Reading Glasses Industry?
The global reading glasses market is predicted to grow to $54.58 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Reading Glasses Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!What are the Key Growth Drivers Fueling the Reading Glasses Market?
The key drivers in the reading glasses market are:
• Expansion of online sales channels and growth of e-commerce platforms
• Increasing demand for premium and fashion-conscious branded products
• Rising usage of digital devices requiring reading glasses
• Advancements in eyeglass frames material and incorporation of AI technology into reading glasses.
Global Market Segmentation: Identifying Major Reading Glasses Industry Segments
The reading glasses market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Prescription Reading Glasses, Over-The-Counter (OTC) Reading Glasses
2) By Material: Plastic, Metal, Hybrid, Other Materials
3) By Age Group: Less Than 18 Years, 65 Years And Greater, 18-64 Years
4) By Distribution Channel: Online Retail, Optical Stores, Supermarkets, Pharmacies, Other Distribution Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Prescription Reading Glasses: Single Vision Prescription Reading Glasses, Bifocal Prescription Reading Glasses, Progressive Prescription Reading Glasses, Blue Light Blocking Prescription Reading Glasses, Custom-Tinted Prescription Reading Glasses
2) By Over-The-Counter (OTC) Reading Glasses: Full-Frame OTC Reading Glasses, Half-Frame OTC Reading Glasses, Rimless OTC Reading Glasses, Foldable OTC Reading Glasses, Multi-Strength OTC Reading Glasses
What are the emerging Trends Shaping the Future of the Reading Glasses Market?
The key trends in the reading glasses market are:
• The adoption of digital devices is becoming a notable trend in the reading glasses market.
• Consumer purchasing habits are shifting, influencing the market's future trajectory.
• Technological advancements are also impacting the market's progression.
• Advancements in eyeglass frame materials and the integration of AI into reading glasses are new emerging trends.
Who Are the Top Competitors & Leading Players in the Reading Glasses Market?
Major players in the reading glasses market are:
• Bausch & Lomb
• Specsavers
• Carl Zeiss
• Vision Express
• Kate Spade
• Rodenstock GmbH
• Warby Parker
• JINS Eyewear
• De Rigo Vision S.p.A.
• Maui Jim Inc.
• Zenni Optical Inc.
• Izipizi
• Foster Grant
• Clic Eyewear
• Peepers
• Prive Revaux
• Gunnar Optiks
• Felix Gray
• ThinkOptic Inc.
• Nooz Optics
Regional Dominance: Which Area Leads the Global Template Market?
North America was the largest region in the reading glasses market in 2024