[Industry-Academia Collaboration] Eyewear Trading Company and Childcare Students Co-create a "Support Book for Preschooler Eyewear Use" to Assist Children's Visual Development

Nagoya Megane Co., Ltd. (Nagoya, Aichi; President: Ryo Shirahama), the official Japanese distributor of "Tomato Glasses" for children for over 15 years, has collaborated with the Department of Childcare at Nagoya Iken Sports College to create a "Support Book for Preschooler Eyewear Use." This booklet is designed as a communication tool for parents of children who need glasses to share with their childcare providers. The goal is to deepen mutual understanding and establish a safe and secure environment for children to wear glasses in childcare settings. Distribution is scheduled to begin in April 2026, primarily through optical stores that carry "Tomato Glasses," for customers purchasing children's eyewear.

Giving Shape to the Mission of "Therapeutic Glasses as a Partner in Amblyopia Treatment" with Students

Nagoya Megane has been involved in domestic distribution for over 15 years as the official Japanese distributor of "Tomato Glasses." According to a survey of Tomato Glasses purchasers, approximately 75% use them as "therapeutic glasses for amblyopia or strabismus" (n=396).

"Therapeutic glasses" used for conditions like amblyopia require continuous wear throughout the day to support visual development. However, a lack of understanding by those around the children has become an issue, as evidenced by reports of "refusal of enrollment or refusal of eyewear use in childcare settings" mentioned in the November 2023 Yamaguchi Medical Association minutes, which led to a joint statement from five ophthalmological organizations calling for greater understanding.