Eye Care

In 2024, eye care in Vietnam is expected to continue to expand in retail current value terms, due to the growing need for products which can help alleviate the eye strain and dry eyes caused by prolonged use of digital devices such as computers,…

Demand for eye care in the UK continues to grow as consumers are aware of the importance of maintaining their eye health for the long term amid aggravating factors. Many eye care products are positioned as relieving dryness and irritation, concerns…

In 2024, demand for eye care in the United Arab Emirates, mainly driven by standard eye care, remains stable.

The market for eye care products in the Philippines is poised for further expansion in 2024. One significant factor driving this rising demand is the increased amount of screen time in the daily lives of local consumers. With many individuals working…

Demand for eye care in Thailand, both allergy and standard segments, continues to grow in 2024. In particular, prolonged exposure to digital screens (for many activities) is helping to drive demand for standard eye care, as the blue light from…

Eye care is expected to maintain solid retail volume and current value growth rates in New Zealand in 2024, with standard eye care set to see particularly strong increases. Value growth is expected to be stronger than volume, due to higher costs for…

Eye care in Mexico is set to see strong retail current value growth in 2024. Standard eye care is expected to continue to dominate, with sales in allergy care not yet significant. However, conditions such as allergic conjunctivitis are on the rise.…

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered consumers’ lifestyles. For OTC eye care, people staying indoors and avoiding going out reduced the opportunities for eyes to become irritated by sand, dust, or pollen. In addition, the tendency to use…

Eye care is set to see retail value sales grow in current terms in Italy in 2024. The category continues to perform well, driven in particular by the standard eye care category. Artificial tears have become increasingly popular in recent years and…

Demand for eye care in Hong Kong, driven mainly by standard eye care, continues to rise in 2024. Hong Kong's rapidly ageing population, combined with the ubiquitous use of digital devices such as computers, mobile phones, and tablets, has led to…

Eye care is set to maintain moderate retail current value growth in China in 2024, driven by the only category with notable sales, standard eye care. Dry eye disease is becoming increasingly prevalent amongst younger populations in China,…

Following a drop in 2022, demand for eye care in Chile continues to rise. The category has been mainly impacted by the weather, considering that 2023 was characterised by a shorter spring due to the effects of the El Niño climatic phenomenon.

Eye care in Belgium, particularly allergy eye care, has gained momentum from longer and stronger pollen seasons and increasing allergy cases. Category demand is closely linked to the climate, pollen counts and incidences of conjunctivitis.

In 2024, inflationary pressures impacted eye care sales in Argentina. Volume sales showed a weak performance while retail value sales increased in line with inflation. Consumption dropped following the reduction in purchasing power among middle and…

In 2024, eye care in the US is expected to see dynamic retail current value growth for another year, with both standard and allergy eye care expected to see similar strong increases. The strong performance of allergy eye care can largely be…

In 2024, eye care in France is benefitting from a significant increase in eye allergies due to an extended and intensified pollen season, alongside a rise in airborne allergens. This phenomenon manifests in various symptoms, including rhinitis and…

Eye care is expected to maintain positive momentum in both volume and current value terms in Brazil in 2023. A lasting long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been increased screen time, which has driven demand for eye drops across virtually…

Overcrowding and poor hygiene standards in certain areas of the country have increased the prevalence of cataracts, glaucoma and trachoma, a potentially blinding eye disease caused by bacterial infection. This has led to an increase in demand for OTC…

Over the review period, eye care continued to benefit from the growing demand for products that can soothe eye fatigue, which is mainly resulting from extended exposure to digital devices, mainly computers, smartphones, TVs and tablets. Sales…

Eye care is witnessing very marginal volume decline in 2023, although current value growth remains positive. Category sales are underpinned by standard eye care, which remains the largest subcategory as consumers spend more time in front of the…