A recent census of optician shops in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has actually disclosed that the power of mall to attract consumer acquiring behaviour is growing, with a 22% increase in the number of shopping mall-based opticians since 2014. These locations now make up one third of all optician business in the Emirates.

GfK, the global market research organisation that runs a regular demographics for the UAE, likewise discovered that the demand for both prescription and beauty lenses has raised considering that 2016, growing 9% and 6%, respectively.

Findings from the UAE optician shop census have actually been released ahead of the 18th version of Vision-X, the largest exhibit for eyecare and eyewear professionals in the region which occurs from 17-19 October 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Asma Alsharif, Visions-X's Event Director said: "The outcomes offered in the demographics directly correlate with the trends we have actually witnessed in advance of this year's edition of Vision-X. There has been a substantial boom in the variety of contact lens manufacturers signing up, as business look for to take their share of the growing optical industry in the center East, pointed out to be worth EUR2.4 billion."

According to the census, development reduced in the first part of 2017, especially in the Technical Consumer Goods and Glasses fields, while the Call Lenses field dawned to be more resilient. Throughout this period, contact lenses demand grew 4% compared with the same duration in 2016, raised by daily contact lenses (spherical and elegance).

Ludovica Aletti, Senior Account Manager at GfK included: "Get in touch with Lenses are a vital item and customers are willing to purchase this market. GfK has actually investigated call lenses and glasses because 2014 and we have actually observed that demand is quite steady during the year with spikes during key sales periods of July and December. In spite of a slow-down in the general eyewear market, we are seeing a demand boost for premium luxury versions (those valued over 200 USD), while brand-new features, such as mix of steel - plastic and round lenses, are likewise gaining share month on month."

In addition to showcasing the current products and styles, the Vision-X occasion will organize a collection of contact lens workshops highlighting the most recent technology and strategies for delegates, providing hands-on experience and a chance to earn beneficial CPD factors for their techniques.

Running together with these workshops is the Vision-X Opticare Conference, a staple for the show, which will hold experts in the fields of ophthalmology, optometry and paediatrics to talk about the latest developments and pushing concerns in the industry of eyecare.

Joining up with as the exhibition and conference knowledge partner, Moorfields Eye Medical facility Dubai, the very first overseas branch of Moorfields Eye Healthcare facility in London, the oldest eye healthcare facility worldwide, will certainly offer their riches of expertise to the show and supply unique keynote discussions to participating in delegates.

The conferences will certainly happen together with the International Association of Contact Lens Educator (IACLE) and Optometry Expansion Program in USA (OEP).

GfK will additionally share to the target market key market understandings on call lenses and glasses market on global and local level.

Attracting more than 4,000 customers from over 70 countries, Vision-X will certainly display most of the most recent brands with devoted areas such as the Future in Emphasis and Retail Theatre for business owners and supervisors to improve their operations.

Participants can additionally expect returning exhibitors from local outlets, along with from Germany and Italy, showcasing the most up to date styles for much of the significant brands and luxury names that control the industry.

Along with many European exhibitors, Vision-X will certainly accommodate an influx of South Oriental brands and makers to sustain a growing interest from companies showing fads and affects from eastern markets.

Celebrating excellence in the eyewear and optical treatment industry, the Vision-X Vision And also Honors returns for the fourth year to offer a platform for leading brand names to commemorate the best in business. The event happens on 18 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Caption: Vision-X 2017 will certainly supply opportunities for eyecare and eyeglasses producers to catch the growing Middle East market