U.S. Protective Eyewear Market Analysis

U.S. Protective Eyewear Market Analysis

Based on product type, the market is classified into prescription and non-prescription. The non-prescription segment was crossed USD 551.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 706.7 million in 2032. Non-prescription safety glasses, commonly known as "Plano" lenses, are designed for people who do not have vision problems but require glasses to prevent injuries on the job. In cases where visual safety is an issue, prescription safety glasses are worn instead of the user's usual glasses. Non-prescription safety glasses can be worn over the wearer's usual corrective lenses instead of prescription safety eyewear. This safety eyewear is mostly used by laborers, city facilities management (civic) workers, police and military personnel, and heavy machinery operators. As the number of people who need corrective lenses is less, the market for non-prescription safety eyewear is likely to rise rapidly.
 

Based on application, the U.S. protective eyewear market is segmented into sports, defense, and industrial. In 2023, the industrial segment dominated the market with a share of 45% and is likely to exceed USD 467.5 million by 2032. Industrial manufacturing includes a variety of procedures that expose workers to hazardous chemicals, dust particles, and light radiation. This is increasing the demand for protective gear in the industrial production sector. Industrial manufacturing operations, such as chiseling, drilling, hammering, sanding, chipping, spraying, grinding, smelting, cutting, and welding, involve a high risk of eye injury, leading to increased product demand.