Contact lens demographics
| Lens type | Wearers in UK | Wearers in HCP* | Daily wear | Extended wear | Daily wearers in HCP | Extended wearers in HCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Hospital catchment population. | ||||||
| Rigid | 386 186 | 7014 | 99.75% | 0.25% | 6996 | 18 |
| Hydrogel daily disposable | 903 765 | 16 413 | 100.00% | 0.00% | 16 413 | 0 |
| Hydrogel | 1 667 905 | 30 291 | 98.63% | 1.37% | 29 876 | 415 |
| Silicone hydrogel | 93 410 | 1696 | 10.55% | 89.45% | 179 | 1517 |