The start of Nippon Kogaku K.K, a fully integrated optical company to domestically produce optical instruments and original manufacturing of optical glass.

Nikon Lenswear introduced its first spectacle lens, the Pointal, to the consumers.​

Nikon Lenswear introduced its first anti-glare coating with built-in scratch resistance.​

Nikon Lenswear's first ultra-high 1.74 index lens.​

Nikon Lenswear's first custom-made Single Vision Lenses with SeeMax™ technology, optimising the optical design according to the frame shape.

Nikon Lenswear introduced Presio™ W, its first double-sided customised progressive lens. Presio™ W subsequently received the Good Design Award in 2005 in Japan.

Nikon Lenswear's first eye strain relief lens.​

Nikon Lenswear’s first clear lens that filters blue light¹.​

The first coating to improve brightness in dim light conditions.​

Nikon Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary of harnessing the power of lenses and of light.​

The new generation of lenses for Myopes - thinner, lighter and offering precise vision.​

Nikon Lenswear introduced SeeMax™ Ultimate progressive lenses, a revolutionary breakthrough where every pair of lens is co-designed with the end-user.

Nikon Lenswear introduces SeeCoat™ Next Reveal, their first spectacle lenses to deliver precise contrast, vivid colours, and light protection¹ all day long, even in dim-light.

Nikon Lenswear’s first portfolio of progressive lenses precisely designed to accentuate contrast like never before, for you to experience the extraordinary with the power of contrast.