In 2003 our eyeglasses cost $125-$200.
Now similar glasses retailed for $360-$560.
Retail shops owned by the Luxottica Group: EyeMed, LensCrafters, Sears Optical, Pearl Vision, Vision Care, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Target Optical, Budget Eyewear, Cole Vision, and more.
Luxottica owns the rights for most design houses; Chanel, Versace, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Bulgari, Anne Klein, Stella McCartney, Tiffany & Co, Vogue, Coach, Oliver Peoples, Brooks Brothers, Dolce & Gabbana, Paul Smith, Mosley Tribes, DKNY and others.
Ray-Ban is owned by Luxottica.
At $6 Billion Luxottica is the world's largest eyeglass company. Luxottica USA is a monopoly of outlets, manufactures, and frame designers.
Luxottica is EyeMed Vision Care; the second largest vision wellness provider for US insurance companies!