The Vision Council Provider inSights Q1 and Q2 2025 Report Shows Signs of Tariff Pressure on Providers

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council released new research this week examining eyecare provider sentiments on practice operations, industry trends, and the U.S. economy during the first half of 2025. The report, titled Provider inSights Q1 and Q2 2025, explores providers’ expectations and the effects of key economic factors, including tariffs, inflation, staffing, and the adoption of new technologies such as telehealth and smart eyewear, The Vision Council said in an announcement. Findings show that economic pressures remain top-of-mind for eyecare providers—56 percent of respondents said the U.S. economy performed worse in the first half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024.