6%
Of those not using any form of vision correction even though it is needed, 7 percent stated ‘I think using glasses would make my eyes worse’ as the reason for not using vision correction.

56%
Percent of respondents that said they are ‘somewhat aware’ of the vision correction surgery procedures that are available.

12%
The percent of males ages 18+ currently wearing contact lenses any part of the time. 

12%
Percent of sunglasses costing $30 or more that were sold at a department store.


Source: VisionWatch - a study conducted by Jobson/VCA
Total Annual VisionWatch Sample Size: 100,000 consumer respondents per year (ages 18+)
Data is for the 12ME December 2007. Refractive Surgery data is for the 6ME December 2007.