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FDA now considers all contact lenses, including plano, a medical device and can only be sold with the involvement of an Eye Care Professional. All "sellers" of contact lenses must be an Eye Care Professional or work in conjunction with an Eye Care Professional. All prescriptions must be verified. "Sellers " of contact lenses are required to follow all federal and state laws that apply to "Contact Lens Sales"

THEATRICAL LENSES MARKET RESEARCH INFORMATION

First, Halloween is becoming an increasingly universal celebration. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, nearly two-thirds (63.8%) of American consumers were planning to celebrate Halloween in 2006, up from 52.5 percent in 2005. Canadians are even keener Halloween celebrants; 72% of Canadians planned to participate in at least one Halloween-related activity in 2006, according to a survey conducted for the Retail Council of Canada.

Second, individual consumers are spending increasing amounts of money on celebrating Halloween. The average American consumer planned to spend $59.06 on Halloween in 2006, up from $48.48 in 2005 (National Retail Federation). Canadian statistics show a smaller but still significant increase with Canadians planning to spend $60 on Halloween in 2006 compared to $57 in 2005 (Retail Council of Canada).

So statistically, business opportunities related to Halloween should have "legs", with a market that continues to grow over time. Growing segments within the Halloween market make for even sweeter business opportunities.

Halloween Isn't Just for Kids Anymore

Children's trick-or-treating is still a Halloween mainstay, but it's adults who are spending the money on celebrating, embracing Halloween as a chance to let their inner child get out and party. Large parties with participants wearing elaborate costumes are becoming increasingly popular - excellent news for people looking for niche business opportunities.

Interestingly, it's not just young adults who are getting in on the spooky fun. The National Retail Federation found that in 2006, 85.3 percent of 18-24 year olds planned to celebrate Halloween (up from 66.8 percent in 2005), but 76.5 percent of consumers aged 25-34 and 71.3 percent of 35-44 year-olds were also planning to celebrate.