BANGKOK and TOKYO—Hoya Vision Care, a world leader in eyecare technology, has announced the renewal of its global strategic partnership with Nidek Co., Ltd., a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic, optometric and lens edging equipment. Established in 2023, the collaboration has been renewed and will now be extended on an automatic annual basis. In making the announcement, the companies said the renewed partnership reflects their shared commitment to advancing technological innovation and delivering integrated solutions, while reflecting a growing industry trend toward the integration of diagnostic instrumentation and advanced lens technologies to enable more precise, personalized vision care.
“The renewal of this partnership with Hoya Vision Care illustrates our shared commitment to providing long-term support to ECPs,” said Motoki Ozawa, president and CEO of Nidek. “By combining Nidek’s technological expertise with Hoya’s leadership in vision care, we are pursuing our ambition to offer innovative, high-performance, and fully integrated solutions.”
“For Hoya Vision Care, this partnership represents a natural strategic alignment with an organization that shares our commitment to quality, innovative design, and long-term investment in research and technology,” said John Goltermann Lassen, CEO of Hoya Vision Care. “Both companies are rooted in Japan’s long-standing tradition of precision craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to excellence—values that define Hoya Vision Care’s DNA and form the foundation of this extended collaboration. Together, we are building solutions that empower ECPs to deliver more precise and personalized care, helping to improve life through vision for patients worldwide.”
John Goltermann Lassen (l) and Motoki Ozawa.
Instrumentation plays a critical role in delivering high-performance lens solutions, supporting clinical decision-making, and enhancing the overall patient experience, the announcement said. Through this partnership, Hoya Vision Care and Nidek said they aim to empower ECPs to provide more personalized and data-driven care through advanced diagnostic and measurement technologies integrated with lens innovation.
Looking ahead, the companies said this renewed partnership positions both organizations to respond well to an industry increasingly defined by precision, connectivity and patient-centricity.
