Contact Lens Institute Releases Report on Profitability of Contact Lens vs. Eyeglass Patients

The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has released "Profitability Perspectives: Rethinking the Value of Contact Lenses," a report analyzing patient profitability factors in U.S. optometry practices. Based on primary data collected between November 2025 and May 2026 from 20 optometry offices across various U.S. communities, the study indicates that contact lens patients generate 29% to 86% higher annual profits compared to eyeglasses-only patients. The research, conducted by an independent team including professors from the University of Manchester, University of Waterloo, and Appalachian State University, attributes this upside to contemporary contact lens performance driving patient satisfaction and clinical success. The publication includes implementation tools and will be highlighted at the American Academy of Optometry 2026 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California.