Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) retailing and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses; (2) retailing prescription eyeglasses in combination with the grinding of lenses to order on the premises; and (3) selling nonprescription eyeglasses.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 446130 - Optical Goods Stores are:
- Lens grinding, ophthalmic, in retail stores
- Sunglass stores
- Optical goods stores (except offices of optometrists)
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Eyeglasses & Contact Lens Stores in the US (44613)
Revenue 2025
$20.9bn
Growth 2025
2.82%
Key Trends
Rising incomes and an aging population are supporting spending on corrective eyewear
Rising consumer spending is expected to help the high-end market recover from the adverse impacts of the coronavirus pandemic
Future cuts in funding to Medicare and Medicaid would likely cause an increase in out-of-pocket costs
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 446130 - Optical Goods Stores that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Grinding ophthalmic lenses without retailing lenses--are classified in U.S. Industry 339115, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing eyeglasses and contact lenses via electronic home shopping or mail-order--are classified in Industry 454110, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses.
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NAICS Cross Reference
The private or group practice of optometry, even though glasses and contact lenses are sold at these establishments--are classified in Industry 621320, Offices of Optometrists; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 446130 - Optical Goods Stores
NAICS Code 446130 - Optical Goods Stores sits in the 2-digit Optical Goods Stores sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 44-45
Sector Title: Retail Trade
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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4411 Automobile Dealers
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44111 New Car Dealers
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44112 Used Car Dealers
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4412 Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
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44121 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
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44122 Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
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4413 Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
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44131 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
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44132 Tire Dealers
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4421 Furniture Stores
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44211 Furniture Stores
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4422 Home Furnishings Stores
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44221 Floor Covering Stores
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44229 Other Home Furnishings Stores
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4431 Electronics and Appliance Stores
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44314 Electronics and Appliance Stores
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4441 Building Material and Supplies Dealers
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44411 Home Centers
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44412 Paint and Wallpaper Stores
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44413 Hardware Stores
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44419 Other Building Material Dealers
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4442 Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
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44421 Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
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44422 Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores
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4451 Grocery Stores
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44511 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
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44512 Convenience Stores
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4452 Specialty Food Stores
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44521 Meat Markets
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44522 Fish and Seafood Markets
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44523 Fruit and Vegetable Markets
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44529 Other Specialty Food Stores
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4453 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
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44531 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
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4461 Health and Personal Care Stores
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44611 Pharmacies and Drug Stores
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44612 Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores
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44613 Optical Goods Stores
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44619 Other Health and Personal Care Stores
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4471 Gasoline Stations
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44711 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
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44719 Other Gasoline Stations
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4481 Clothing Stores
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44811 Men's Clothing Stores
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44812 Women's Clothing Stores
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44813 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores
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44814 Family Clothing Stores
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44815 Clothing Accessories Stores
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44819 Other Clothing Stores
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4482 Shoe Stores
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44821 Shoe Stores
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4483 Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores
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44831 Jewelry Stores
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44832 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
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