Optometry News & Blog
Interested in the latest optometry news? Right here on our blog, you’ll find news from the optical industry, our best franchising tips and resources, and real success stories from our franchisees.

Starting an Optical Business? The Big Benefits of an Optical Franchise.
Whether you’ve just finished school, or you’re an experienced industry veteran, we believe there are many benefits to starting your own eye care practice. Unfortunately, there are plenty of risks involved as well. Luckily, Pearle Vision offers the freedom of stepping out on your own with the tools to help

Pearle Vision Signs Five Location Store Development Agreement with West Point Optical Group
MASON, Ohio (April 22, 2021) – Pearle Vision recently finalized a new five-location store development agreement (SDA) with current multi-unit franchisee, Bill Noble, CEO of West Point Optical Group. Noble has been a franchisee with Pearle Vision since 2014. Four of the locations are existing independent optical practices in the

Fortune Business Insights Projects Growth for Vision Care
Vision care is on the rise and Pearle Vision is ready to grow with it. Fortune Business Insights recently released their latest projections for the global vision care market where they expect the market size to increase by almost $70 billion by 2026. This is good news for glasses. The

Pearle Vision Featured On Franchise Times Webinar
As the No. 1 ranked optical brand by Entrepreneur magazine, we can honestly say we’re one of the best in the eye care business. And we want people to know that. We were recently featured on the Franchise Times Prime Time webinar series to talk about Pearle Vision and what

Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Pearle Vision No. 1 Eye Care Franchise on Franchise 500® List
MASON, Ohio (Jan. 19, 2021) – Pearle Vision has again been ranked the nation’s top Eye Care franchise on Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500® list. The magazine’s annual rankings are based on outstanding performance in areas such as unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. Pearle Vision was

In a Challenging Year, Pearle Vision Experiences Strong Growth and Interest
Even as the world grappled with an unprecedented health and economic crisis, Pearle Vision remained steadfastly focused on growth in 2020. As in most industries, franchises have begun to categorize business in 2020 in two distinct ways: before and after March. Before March, the legacy brand was positioned for a

The Importance of Managed Vision Care and Your Customer Base
Insurance is a huge component of the business of healthcare, and likewise, vision insurance bolsters the optical industry. Pearle Vision has a strong relationship with EyeMed, the nation’s second largest vision benefits company. EyeMed has approximately 18,000 clients and more than 58 million funded benefit members, 98% of whom use

For Some Students, Back-to-School Challenges Include Being Able to See Clearly
Students around the country are experiencing an unprecedented back-to-school season. Whether they are in brick-and-mortar classrooms or studying virtually, students and their parents are facing new challenges at every turn. One thing all students have in common – wherever they started school this year – is the need to be

Who Will Make Up Pearle Vision’s Customer Base in the Future?
If you build it, who will come? Franchise candidates who are interested in becoming Pearle Vision’s next licensed owners may wonder who their customers will be. The short answer is that everyone needs access to high-quality vision care. The longer answer considers demographic data and changing consumer behavior. The Centers