
This article clearly states in the Optican Magazine that the recession has and is affecting the growth of sales in the optical sector. Mintel reports known and respected for their accuracy, found that in 2009 sales fell by 2.2% compared the same period in 2008. Interestingly, 4 out 10 customers still buy glasses from their sight test providers! Have they not heard of the internet? Have a read of the article and see what you think.
The optcial sector in the internet I’m sure would show a very diffrent set of results!