Rohto Pharmaceutical announced the launch of “Rohto V5 Vision Power,” a Food with Function Claims product that helps maintain the ability to focus on distant objects, which declines with daily use of computers and smartphones. It will go on sale nationwide at drugstores and through e-commerce channels on 20 October 2026.
“Rohto V5 Vision Power” is a new product in the Rohto V5 series, which has shipped more than 20 million units cumulatively. The notification for its new claimed function, maintaining the ability to focus on distant objects, has been accepted. The product is intended for visual functions that decline with daily use of digital devices and will be offered as a Food with Function Claims product.
The product contains crocetin, flavonoid glycosides derived from Ginkgo biloba leaves, and terpene lactones derived from Ginkgo biloba leaves as its principal ingredients. Research reports are cited indicating that the combination of these ingredients is expected to help maintain the ability to adjust focus on distant objects.
The product is a soft capsule to be taken with water or another beverage, with 1 capsule per day as a guide. It comes in a 30-capsule pack and is priced at ¥1,944 (including tax). The notification number is K613.
The product was developed to help maintain visual function related to distance vision as long-term use of digital devices becomes part of daily life. The survey findings presented are from a questionnaire on the eyes conducted among 414 men and women aged 20–49.