Cataract Report 2019

The needs and consequently the behavior of many consumers change with respect to vision and vision correction after cataract surgery. The eyeglass, contact lens, OTC reader and sunglass business are each affected significantly and in fundamentally different ways. At the same time, many factors suggest that the number of those having cataract surgery will increase annually for the next several years.

Conducted in December 2019, the intent of the study was to explore how cataract surgery might affect vision correction markets and, furthermore, to understood how any changes in consumer behavior after cataract surgery could impact eyewear and eyecare providers.

The Vision Council’s research team conducted 10,500 interviews with U.S. residents regarding their knowledge of cataract surgery as well as their personal experiences before and after the surgery, such as overall vision change, improvement in ability to drive, light sensitivity, use of vision correction devices before and after the surgery, among others.