Our Story
With over 100 years of experience in high precision optics, we have upheld a heritage of uncompromised performance and unparalleled quality.
A Word About Nikon Corporation
We harness the knowledge and expertise of Nikon Corporation, the global expert in optics, to bring you the best Nikon eyeglass lenses.
Nikon History
Key milestones
1917 - Foundation
The start of Nippon Kogaku K.K, a fully integrated optical company to domestically produce optical instruments and original manufacturing of optical glass.
1946 - First Nikon Lens:
The Pointal
Nikon Lenswear introduced its first eyeglass lens, the Pointal, to the consumers.
1983 - First Anti-Reflective Coating with Built-In Scratch Resistance: HCC
Nikon Lenswear introduced its first anti-glare coating with built-in scratch resistance.
2000 - First Lens in 1.74 Material
A revolution in the field of eyeglass lenses, as this new material produces the thinnest, lightest lenses on the market.
2002 - SeeMax™ Technology
Nikon Lenswear's first custom-made Single Vision Lenses with SeeMax™ technology, optimising the optical design according to the frame shape.
2004 - Nikon W
Nikon Lenswear introduced Nikon W, its first double-sided customized progressive lens. Nikon W subsequently received the Good Design Award in 2005 in Japan.
2005 - Relaxsee™
Nikon Lenswear's first eye strain relief lens.
2011 - SeeCoat™ Blue
Nikon Lenswear’s first clear lens that filters blue light¹.
2016 - SeeCoat™ Bright
The first coating to improve brightness in dim light conditions.
2017 - Nikon 100th Anniversary
Nikon Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary of harnessing the power of lenses and of light.
2019 - SeeMax™ Ultimate
Nikon Lenswear introduced Seemax™ Ultimate progressive lenses, a revolutionary breakthrough where every lens is co-designed with the end-user based on his needs, preferences and viewing habits for the ultimate viewing experience.
2021 - SeeCoat™ Next
Nikon Lenswear introduces SeeCoat™ Next, the best-in-class topcoat and Diamond Booster Technology to ensure a whole new level of performance and durability.
2021 - Pure Blue UV
Nikon Lenswear introduces Pure Blue UV, a new lens material that filters UV and blue light1 while offering enhanced aesthetics.
2023 - SeeCoat™ Next Reveal
Nikon Lenswear introduces SeeCoat™ Next Reveal, their first eyeglass lenses to deliver precise contrast, vivid colors, and light protection1 all day long, even in low-light.
2024 - Z Series Progressive Lenses
Nikon Lenswear’s first portfolio of progressive lenses, inspired by Nikon cameras. They are precisely designed to accentuate contrast like never before, for you to experience the extraordinary with the power of contrast.
Our Journey to Elevate the Vision Experience
From photography, binoculars, microscopes to ophthalmic lenses, Nikon developed a complete expertise in high-precision optics. Beyond being comfortable and aesthetically-pleasing, Nikon eyeglass lenses give you sharp and precise vision.
Making the impossible possible. With this determination, Nikon has continued its journey to create technologies aimed at expanding human potential. When you wear Nikon eyeglass lenses, you are benefiting from 100 years of technology, knowledge and expertise combined.
Since our venture into the ophthalmic industry in 1946, we continued to sharpen our masterful Japanese craftsmanship with over a century of innovations to bring you the right vision solutions so you can see, experience, feel and remember life’s most important moments.
Our global network of production facilities aim at producing the closest to you, ensuring we stay committed to our engagement towards social responsibility.
Nikon Shoots For the Stars
Back in the early 1960s, NASA was in the market for more portable photographic devices that could withstand the strenuous conditions of space. They trusted Nikon thanks to its reputation and selected the company as their special manufacturer for 35mm cameras. In 1971, Nikon Photomic FTN, a modified Nikon F camera was used aboard the Apollo 15. Today, Nikon cameras can be found inside and out of the International Space Station as a result of Nikon’s input throughout NASA’s history.
1. Blue light between 380nm to 500nm (with blue-violet light between 400 and 455nm as stated by ISO TR 20772:2018).
