Development of contact lenses using new materials, including highly oxygen-permeable materials
First written in FY2016. 9 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The new-material silicone hydrogel lens is currently at the approval application stage. We plan to begin advance sales in the fiscal year ending March 2027 ahead of a nationwide launch in the fiscal year ending March 2028.」
The new silicone hydrogel lens is under review for approval, with a specific timeline of advance sales in the fiscal year ending March 2027 and a nationwide launch in the fiscal year ending March 2028. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for silicone hydrogel lenses is increasing, and further market expansion is expected. In response to market needs, development of a new silicone hydrogel has progressed to the completion of clinical trials, and we are working toward the launch of a new product.」
The new silicone hydrogel lens has progressed from development to the completion of clinical trials, bringing us closer to preparing for the launch of the new product. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We began sales of our first domestically manufactured daily disposable silicone hydrogel contact lens, Seed 1daySilfa (Silfa), in the Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku regions (excluding Okinawa) from July 2022. Sales areas for this product are scheduled to be expanded successively.」
Sales of our first domestically manufactured silicone hydrogel lens, Silfa, began in the Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku regions, with further regional expansion indicated for the future. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its product strategy, the company began sales in parts of Europe in February 2021 of its first domestically manufactured daily disposable silicone hydrogel lens, “SEED 1daySilfa (Silfa),” designed to allow sufficient oxygen to reach the eyes while offering high water content, softness and comfortable wear. In Japan, sales began in the Kyushu region, excluding Okinawa, on 22 July 2022.」
For its first domestically manufactured silicone hydrogel product, the company advanced to the stage of beginning sales in the Kyushu region of Japan on 22 July 2022, following sales in Europe. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For the company’s first daily disposable contact lens made from silicone hydrogel material, “SEED 1day Silfa (Silfa),” the company began sales in parts of Europe in February 2021, has already obtained domestic approval and is preparing for domestic manufacturing and sales.」
For the daily disposable silicone hydrogel product, following the start of sales in parts of Europe, the company obtained domestic approval and advanced to the preparation stage for domestic manufacturing and sales. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For the company’s first daily disposable contact lens made from silicone hydrogel material, “SEED 1day Silfa (Silfa),” the company began sales in parts of Europe in February 2021 and is also preparing for domestic manufacturing and sales.」
For its first daily disposable silicone hydrogel product, the company began sales in parts of Europe in February 2021 and is also advancing preparations for domestic manufacturing and sales. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The company plans to begin overseas sales of its first daily disposable contact lenses made from silicone hydrogel material.」
The company’s development of new materials, including high oxygen permeability, has progressed to plans for overseas sales of its first daily disposable silicone hydrogel product. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company is developing soft contact lenses made from high-value-added new materials, including materials with high oxygen permeability. It has also begun basic research on new materials jointly with universities and public research institutions.」
The company has begun developing high-value-added new materials and conducting joint basic research with universities and public research institutions.