STYLE: Frame Collections Researching and Buying Eyewear Online The Vision Council’s Internet Influence Report estimates the total number of eyeglasses sold online By Staff Monday, March 18, 2013 12:01 AM RELATED CONTENT Attention Internet Shoppers Attracting Eyeballs to Eyeglasses and Closing the Sale Try Then Buy: Overcoming the Virtual Divide Major Players Encourage Independent ECPs to Compete in the Online Space How many pairs of eyeglasses are sold online is an elusive figure, with varying estimates from a variety of sources. In the following charts, The Vision Council’s Internet Influence Report estimates that 1.2 million pairs of eyewear units were sold online in 2012. In addition to making eyewear purchases online, consumers also used the internet for research as well. See the following charts for statistics regarding how consumers used the internet when purchasing eyewear. ■