About National Vision
National Vision, founded in 1990, is a leading optical retail company in the United States, recognized as the second largest and one of the fastest growing in its sector. With over 1,200 stores across 44 states and Puerto Rico, it has a significant presence in the affordable vision care market. The company’s mission is to provide quality eye care and eyewear that is accessible and affordable to value-seeking consumers, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to clear vision.
National Vision operates a broad portfolio of retail brands, including America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vista Optical, and Walmart Vision Centers, alongside locations on U.S. military bases. This extensive network serves a diverse customer base, carving out an estimated 9.9% market share in the eyeglasses and contact lens store industry, reflecting strong profit and revenue growth compared to peers.
The company emphasizes its commitment to social responsibility through initiatives like mission trips that provide free vision screenings and eyeglasses globally, partnering with organizations such as VOSH/International and SVOSH. It also leverages remote medical technologies to expand access to eye exams, especially in areas lacking easy access to optometrists.
National Vision employs nearly 14,000 workers and maintains its corporate headquarters in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It is privately held with Berkshire Partners as a significant investor, positioning National Vision as a leader in the value segment of the U.S. optical retail industry.
The company values its team highly, considering employees as essential assets across its stores, labs, distribution centers, and support offices. Over more than three decades, National Vision has consistently worked to improve lives by enhancing vision through affordable and accessible eye care services.
