This statistic shows the market share of contact lenses worldwide in 2016, by type. In 2016, silicone hydrogel soft lenses dominated the lens market, holding a ** percent share of the global contact lenses market.
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C&EN. (March 27, 2017). Market share of contact lenses worldwide in 2016, by type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/829651/soft-lens-global-market-share-by-type/
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Market share of contact lenses worldwide in 2016, by type [Graph], C&EN, March 27, 2017. [Online]. Available: /statistics/829651/soft-lens-global-market-share-by-type/