Is the Opticians on Facebook site correct that B&L contacts are going under the Big E umbrella?
Any speculation on ramifications?
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Is the Opticians on Facebook site correct that B&L contacts are going under the Big E umbrella?
Any speculation on ramifications?
I can't see any huge ramifications in the short term if Essilux buys them. Vistakon and Alcon have the most market share by a lot in my area and from what I see in trade magazines as well. It would take a large influx of capital and time to change optometrists minds to switch to B&L. I cannot see Vistakon and Alcon just rolling over either.
As much as I hate to say it--this may be a good thing for the contact lens space. A third well funded competitor to shake up the market place.
I haven't heard this.
I thought that "Bausch Healthcare" was doing very well alone.
I was not aware of the big E having association with contact lenses... was I wrong? Do they own part of CL too? As if the EssiLux thing wasn't bad enough... branching out in to the CL area wouldn't be a shocker.
Good intel!
I hope they don't screw up the CL division.
I'd be more surprised to learn that Essilux was not exploring acquiring a contact lens company.
Exactly! Is there any area in optics where Essilux isn't involved? I struggle to think of one.Quote:
Originally Posted by AngeHamm
They been doing GP’s for quite some time.