'Shizuoka Marathon Festa 2026' Features Eyeglass Check-ups; Many Experience Improved Vision After Adjustments and Cleaning.

Megane Top Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, President & CEO: Masahiro Tomizawa, hereinafter referred to as 'Megane Ichiba'), which operates 'Megane Ichiba' stores nationwide, exhibited an eyeglass check-up booth at the 'Shizuoka Marathon Festa 2026' held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, providing adjustments and cleaning for the eyeglasses of 108 visitors.

70% of People Unaware of Eyeglass Issues

During the eyeglass adjustments and cleaning provided to visitors, approximately 70% of individuals were found to have the following issues with their eyeglasses, despite having no self-awareness of them:

・ Displacement due to frame distortion

・ Deterioration or deformation of nose pads

・ Dirt or minor scratches on lenses

・ Poor fit in the ear-hook area

According to the staff in charge, 'It is very common for individuals to become accustomed to discomfort and not realize their eyeglasses have issues.'

Visitors expressed surprise, with comments such as, 'I wasn't aware of any issues, but my vision is completely different after the adjustment,' and 'After receiving the cleaning, I realized for the first time how dirty they were.'

・ Shizuoka Marathon 2026 | https://www.shizuoka-marathon.com/

Nationwide Eyeglass Check-ups by Megane Ichiba

Many eyeglass issues go unnoticed in daily life. During eyeglass check-ups conducted by Megane Ichiba, the following conditions are frequently observed:

・ Eyeglasses slipping down or tilting

・ Pain or discomfort on the nose or ears

・ Looseness due to loose screws

・ Dirt on lenses or frames

Using eyeglasses in such conditions can potentially lead to eye strain, headaches, and stiff shoulders.

Therefore, Megane Ichiba offers the following services free of charge to restore eyeglasses to their 'original condition':

・ Inspection and replacement of parts

・ Screw tightness check

・ Balance adjustment to fit the face

・ Cleaning, such as ultrasonic cleaning

・ Megane Ichiba National Eyeglass Check-up Day | https://www.meganeichiba.jp/lp/yell/day/

Future Initiatives

As a company that provides total support for visual lifestyles, Megane Ichiba will continue its activities both within and outside the prefecture to ensure customers can use their eyeglasses with peace of mind. This includes offering mobile eyeglass check-ups and distributing free booklets supervised by ophthalmologists to provide accurate information about vision.

Megane Top Co., Ltd.

Location: 8-6 Tenma-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City

Representative: Masahiro Tomizawa, President & CEO

Established: May 1980

Capital: 100 million yen (as of end of March 2025)

Business Activities: Sales of eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and other related products

Number of Stores: 1,035 stores in Japan, 28 stores overseas (as of end of March 2025)

Number of Employees: 5,201 (as of end of March 2025)

Corporate Website: https://www.meganetop.co.jp

Megane Ichiba Website: https://www.meganeichiba.jp

Contact for Customer Inquiries:

Megane Top Co., Ltd. Customer Relations Office

Toll-Free: 0120-818-828 (Reception Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)