Pinnacle of Japanese made eyeglass.
TOKAI 東海光学株式会社
Lens innovator for better vision.
TOKAI OPTICAL
Since its founding in 1939, TOKAI OPTICAL has made great strides as a spectacle lens manufacturer with a wealth of experience and reliable technical capabilities. These include the development of the world’s first commercialised plastic 1.76 index lenses, and the industry’s first progressive design to incorporate Neuroscience technology.
TOKAI Authorised Partner
Ocular & Eyes Sydney proudly partners with Tokai Optical, a leading Japanese family-owned lens manufacturer known for the world’s thinnest high-index lenses and advanced neuroscience-based designs. This partnership delivers premium prescription eyewear with exceptional clarity, comfort, and durability—combining Japanese optical innovation with Ocular & Eyes’ personalised service to provide Sydney’s finest lens solutions.
1.76 Index
Tokai Optical’s 1.76 AS lens is the world’s thinnest plastic spectacle lens. Featuring an ultra-high refractive index, advanced aspheric design, 99% transparency, and full UV400 protection, it delivers lightweight comfort with sharp, natural vision
HR Lens Design
Tokai HR is the next generation single vision lens designed under the ethos “comfortable lens with clear vision in all directions,” focusing on optimising light transmission to the fovea centralis for sharper visual acuity . With High-Reso-Tech design, it increases the clear field range by 37% compared to standard free-form aspheric lenses, and is available in both distance and near designs, including the ultra-thin 1.76 material
LUTINA
Tokai Lutina Lenses are designed to cut harmful High-Energy Violet light in the 400–420 nm range, helping to protect the retina and support long-term eye health . While blocking this spectrum, they still maintain natural colour perception and provide full UV400 protection, making them a safe and comfortable everyday lens choice .
Ultra Shield AR Lens Coat
Tokai USC (Ultra Shield Coat) coatings apply advanced multi-layer technology to improve abrasion resistance, transmittance stability, and overall lens durability. Within this range, USP (Ultra Shield Plus) stands out for its superior anti-reflection properties and exceptional coating clearness, delivering sharper, more transparent vision with reduced glare.
Why We Use TOKAI Lenses
Tested innovation. Japanese precision.
We choose TOKAI Optical lenses for their world-leading expertise in ultra-thin, high-index designs and advanced coatings. As a family-owned Japanese manufacturer since 1939, TOKAI continues to pioneer lens technologies that balance clarity, comfort, and protection. Ocular & Eyes is proud to partner with TOKAI Optical to bring Sydney clients some of the most innovative and lightweight lenses in the world.
What makes TOKAI different:
World’s thinnest plastic spectacle lens with 1.76 index material
HR and HR-W designs using Hi-ResTech for sharper vision and a 37% wider clear field of view
Lutina material blocking harmful violet light (400–420 nm) while preserving natural colour vision
USC coatings for superior durability, anti-reflection, and lens clarity, with USP offering exceptional coating transparency
Full UV400 protection across all lenses
Family-owned heritage with over 80 years of Japanese optical craftsmanship and innovation