Company Profile
TOKAI OPTICAL Co., Ltd. Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors
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Company Name |
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Website |
www.tokaiopt.com |
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Established Date |
1939 |
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Headquartered |
Japan |
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Market Position/ History |
Tokai Optical Co., Ltd., founded in 1939 by Shizu Furuzawa in Nagoya, Japan, has a rich history rooted in innovation and craftsmanship in the optical lens industry. Shizu's journey began in 1927 at the age of 18 when he joined the Shimomura Lens Laboratory, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for lens manufacturing. His dedication led to the creation of Japan's first astigmatism polishing machine, significantly improving lens production efficiency. In 1939, Shizu and his brother Masao established the Furuzawa Lens Factory, focusing on spherical lenses and introducing an assembly-line production process, a rarity at the time. Despite challenges during World War II, including the destruction of their factory, the brothers persevered, rebuilding and continuing their work in lens manufacturing. Their commitment to quality and innovation laid the foundation for Tokai Optical's future success. Over the decades, Tokai Optical has achieved numerous milestones, including the development of coated lenses in 1967 and the introduction of high-speed polishing machines in the 1970s. The company has expanded globally, establishing a presence in various international markets. Today, under the leadership of Shizu's grandson, Hirokazu Furuzawa, Tokai Optical continues to innovate, offering advanced lens technologies and maintaining a commitment to excellence in the optical industry. |
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Sales Area |
Worldwide |
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Manufacturing Location |
Japan |
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CEO |
Hirokazu Furuzawa |
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Private |
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Contact Information |
5-26 Shimoda, Eta-cho, Okazaki-city, Aichi 444-2192, Japan Tel: +81-564-27-3000 |
Business Segment/ Overview:
Tokai Optical Co., Ltd. structures its spectacle lens business around a comprehensive range of lens categories, each designed to address specific visual needs, eye health concerns, and lifestyle requirements. The company's product segmentation strategy reflects a focus on precision optics, neuroscience-driven design, and functional differentiation.
Eye Care Design
Lenses in this category are developed with a focus on eye health and long-term protection, helping to reduce visual strain and potential damage from environmental factors such as harmful light exposure.
Neuro Science
This segment integrates the latest findings in neuroscience to enhance visual comfort. These lenses are designed to optimize how visual information is processed by the brain, improving clarity and reducing fatigue.
Absorptive Lens
These lenses cut short-wavelength blue light, reducing glare and visual discomfort, particularly from digital screens and artificial lighting. They support both visual protection and enhanced contrast.
Progressive Lenses
Designed for smooth transition across multiple focal ranges—from near to far—Tokai's progressive lenses support users with presbyopia or those requiring multifocal solutions without visible lines.
Indoor Progressive Lenses
Ideal for office and home settings, these lenses are tailored to mid- and near-range viewing, optimizing comfort during activities like reading, computer use, and conversation.
Wide Vision for Near
These lenses offer a broader near-vision field, improving comfort for desk work and other close-up tasks, reducing the need for head movement and improving ergonomics.
Eye Assist Lenses
Developed to assist with eye accommodation, these lenses are designed to reduce visual fatigue especially useful for users frequently shifting focus between different distances.
Single-Vision Lenses
A core offering, these lenses address basic refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, with high customization based on individual prescriptions.
Coating Solutions
Tokai offers a wide range of lens coatings to enhance function and durability—such as anti-reflective, anti-smudge, and scratch-resistant finishes—tailored to lifestyle and environmental demands.
Functional Color Lenses
These lenses use specialized tints to reduce glare and improve contrast perception, beneficial in specific scenarios such as night driving or outdoor activities.
Functional Lenses
This category includes purpose-built lenses designed for optimal vision in particular environments or activities—ranging from sports to industrial use.
Bifocal Lenses
Tokai’s bifocal lenses combine distance and near vision correction in a single lens, using a discrete segment for close-up tasks, suitable for users preferring traditional multifocal formats.
Glass-made Lenses
With high refractive indices, excellent transparency, and superior surface hardness, these lenses are suitable for users seeking durability and visual clarity, particularly in premium or specialized applications.
Spectacle Lense Product Types Specification
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1. LUTINA PHOTO Category: Eye Care Design Functional Lens Key Features: Photochromic lens that transitions from clear indoors to colored outdoors based on UV exposure. Offers both protection and convenience in varying light conditions. Designed for users seeking eye health support with dynamic outdoor use. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.76 / 1.67 / 1.60 Default Coatings: 1.76 = SPS 1.67 & 1.60 = PGC Benefits: Reduces UV and harmful light exposure. Combines visual comfort with high refractive performance. 2. LUTINA Category: Eye Care Design Key Features: A lens designed to reduce retinal damage by filtering out harmful light such as blue-violet rays. Promotes long-term eye health and helps prevent age-related eye diseases. Benefits: Ideal for users concerned with daily eye protection. Supports visual clarity while maintaining eye wellness. 3. REST Series Category: Eye Care Design | Eye Assist Key Features: Features a specialized assist area to support eye accommodation. Designed to reduce eye fatigue caused by frequent near-to-far focus changes (e.g., digital device usage). Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.76 / 1.70 / 1.67 / 1.60 Default Coatings: 1.76 = SPS 1.70, 1.67, 1.60 = PGC Benefits: Enhances visual comfort during reading or screen use. Ideal for students, professionals, or heavy digital users. 4. P-UV (Protection Ultraviolet) Category: Eye Care Design | Coating Key Features: Advanced coating technology that provides 360-degree UV protection. Shields eyes from UV exposure from all angles—front, side, and back reflections. Benefits: Essential for outdoor use or sun-intensive environments. A preventive solution for UV-induced eye conditions. |
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Absorptive Lens |
1. CCG Category: Absorptive Lens Key Features: Photochromic absorption lenses that adapt to changing light conditions. Offers a balance of glare reduction and dynamic light filtering for outdoor comfort. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.67 / 1.60 Benefits: Ideal for users sensitive to light who require visual comfort in varying environments. Enhances contrast while protecting from harmful rays. 2. CCP / CCP400 Category: Absorptive Lens Key Features: Customizable color variations tailored to specific user needs and preferences. Designed to provide a unique visual environment with enhanced clarity and reduced glare. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.67 / 1.60 Benefits: Excellent for users looking for personalized lens tinting. Offers selective glare reduction for comfort in both indoor and outdoor conditions. 3. CCP AT Category: Absorptive Lens Key Features: Photochromic absorption lenses that automatically adjust tint according to light intensity. Tailored for daily wearers who face frequent transitions between indoor and outdoor settings. Technical Specs: Refractive Index: 1.60 Benefits: Ensures smooth light adaptation and consistent eye protection. Reduces eye strain and enhances comfort during all-day use. 4. Viewnal by STG Category: Absorptive Lens Key Features: Specially designed to cut glare from light rays and enhance contrast. Promotes a more comfortable visual environment in bright or harsh lighting conditions. Benefits: Perfect for users affected by glare while driving or in high-light situations. Supports reduced eye fatigue and clearer vision. 5. C-Clip by STG Category: Absorptive Lens Key Features: Clip-on absorptive lenses that can be worn over regular prescription glasses. Covers not only the front but also protects from glare at the sides. Benefits: A convenient solution for users seeking temporary glare protection. Ideal for outdoor activities or driving without needing a second pair of prescription sunglasses. |
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NEURO SELECT Category: Neuro Science / Progressive / Indoor Progressive Key Features: Designed using neuroscience to deliver supreme visual comfort. Enhances natural eye movement for effortless vision adaptation. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.76 / 1.70 / 1.67 / 1.60 Default Coating: SPS, PGC Benefits: Delivers a "barely there" feeling when worn. Ideal for users seeking comfort during extended screen time or reading. RESONAS WS / RESONAS Category: Neuro Science / Progressive Key Features: Developed based on brainwave analysis to reduce visual stress. Balances near-to-far transitions smoothly. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.76 / 1.70 / 1.67 / 1.60 Default Coating: SPS, PGC Benefits: Reduces eye fatigue, particularly useful for digital device users. Customizes visual clarity to user’s cognitive and visual behavior. RESONAS FIT WS / RESONAS FIT Category: Neuro Science / Progressive Key Features: Adaptive fit for individual lifestyles and daily tasks. Enhanced comfort based on neurological ergonomics. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.76 / 1.70 / 1.67 / 1.60 Default Coating: SPS, PGC Benefits: Offers a personalized vision experience. Designed for users engaged in dynamic visual activities. EASYONE WS Category: Progressive Key Features: Double surface progressive lens with double aspheric design. “DIGITECH-CORE 5” for minimizing sway and distortion. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.76 / 1.70 / 1.60 Default Coating: SPS, PGC Benefits: Provides natural, stable vision in motion. Ideal for first-time progressive users. ClairArte Category: Progressive Key Features: Wider near vision zone for improved desk work and reading. Designed with modern progressive needs in mind. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.76 / 1.70 / 1.67 / 1.60 Default Coating: SPS, PGC Benefits: Excellent for users who spend extended time on close-up tasks. Smooth and clear transitions across all visual zones EASYONE Category: Progressive Key Features: Incorporates DIGITECH-CORE 5 for sway- and distortion-free clarity. Strong reduction of peripheral aberration. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.76 / 1.70 / 1.60 Default Coating: SPS, PGC Benefits: Optimized for clear, stable movement. Suitable for everyday dynamic use. ENERGY Category: Progressive Key Features: Designed for individuals experiencing reduced accommodation due to age. Supports effortless focus shifts. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.70 / 1.60 Default Coating: PGC Benefits: Alleviates eye strain for aging users. Enhances day-to-day comfort and clarity. NWS / SERENO IS / SERENO NEX / PM Series Category: Progressive Key Features: Offers four progressive levels tailored for various senior user needs. Adjustable for both beginners and experienced wearers. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.70 / 1.60 Default Coating: PGC Benefits: Wide appeal among older demographics. Seamless adaptation regardless of user experience. G1.90PM / G1.80PM Category: Progressive / Glass-made Lens Key Features: Made with high-index glass material for exceptional clarity and durability. Ideal for traditional lens users who prefer glass over resin. Technical Specs: Refractive Index: 1.892 / 1.807 Default Coating: MC Benefits: Outstanding optical sharpness and surface hardness. Resists scratching and maintains high transparency. BS-PM / BS-13 / BS-15 Category: Progressive Key Features: Tokai’s custom-made back-side progressive lens series. Offers tailored design for optimal eye-lens alignment. Technical Specs: Refractive Index Options: 1.70 / 1.60 Default Coating: PGC Benefits: Personalized fit and visual precision. Enhances comfort by minimizing lens thickness and distortion. |
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