Prescription Sunglass Market To Reach $9.91 Billion By 2030

Prescription Sunglass Market Growth & Trends

The global prescription sunglass market size is estimated to reach USD 9.91 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing penetration of superior optics with ultra light weight and high strength properties is expected to drive the prescription sunglass market over the forecast period. Considerable increase in the number of internet users has drastically boosted online purchasing of these products, which is projected to positively impact demand.

Emerging new product streams along with changing consumer demographics are expected to drive gains. In addition, growing coverage for vision care with recent healthcare initiatives has expanded pool of insured eye care. Technological advancements are largely expected to impact the prescription sunglass market in both lens material and lens design adoption.

Growing global population and vision deficiency has opened up several new opportunities for Rx sunglass market manufacturers and retailers. Growing popularity of internet based sales transactions due to widespread adoption of e-commerce industry is expected to increase the revenue inflow from the cyberspace over the forecast period.

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Prescription Sunglass Market Report Highlights

• CR-39 materials segment accounted for over 44.6% of the overall industry in 2024. This low-cost material is mainly manufactured in countries such as China, Japan, and India. Light weight, high durability and reliability properties has aided the demand over the past few years. Glass is becoming an obsolete material used in the eyewear industry, with demand expected to decline over the forecast period.

• Polyurethane is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period. Advancements in polyurethane lens technology, such as improved optical clarity and UV protection, further boost its popularity.

• In 2024, The Europe dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 31.0%, driven by a high awareness of eye health and UV protection among European consumers.

Prescription Sunglass Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global prescription sunglass market based on material, distribution channel, and region:

Prescription Sunglass Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• CR-39

• Polycarbonate

• Polyurethane

• Others

Prescription Sunglass Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Offline

• Online

Prescription Sunglass Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • Australia & New Zealand

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Prescription Sunglass Market

• Bausch + Lomb

• ZEISS Group

• Charmant Group

• Ciba Vision

• CooperVision

• De Rigo Spa

• Essilor International

• Fielmann Group AG

• Hoya Corporation