OPHTECS

What OPHTECS does

OPHTECS Corporation (株式会社オフテクス) is a privately held Japanese manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in Kobe, with additional offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Toyooka. The company develops, manufactures, sells, and exports contact lens care products and ophthalmic pharmaceutical products, organized into four primary brands: cleadew for soft contact lens care solutions (including one-step povidone-iodine disinfection tablets), BIOCLEN for O2/hard contact lens care and enzymatic cleaning systems, Teare for over-the-counter eye drops (artificial tears, antihistamine, antibacterial), and Teare Contact for contact lens-compatible eye drops and application solutions. The product range also extends to veterinary eye care products for dogs and cats and the Vue Uno Supreme scleral lens, a medical device for patients with irregular corneas or severe dry eye.

The company's underlying technology is centered on ophthalmic formulation chemistry, including povidone-iodine based disinfection systems, enzyme-based protein removal, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate moisturizing formulations, and sulfamethoxazole-based antibacterial eye drops at maximum approved concentration. Several products are classified as highly controlled medical devices (高度管理医療機器) in Japan, providing regulatory barriers to entry. The scleral lens product line and its dedicated care accessories are sold exclusively through ophthalmology clinics and dispensing pharmacies, while mass-market eye drops and contact lens care products are distributed through drugstores and pharmacies.

OPHTECS operates a sales-led go-to-market model with a multi-channel distribution structure targeting both healthcare providers (B2B) and end consumers (B2C). Revenue is generated through hardware/product sales across consumer eye care, contact lens care, veterinary ophthalmic products, and specialized medical devices. The company engages in brand-building through sports sponsorships (Kobe Storks, a B.League basketball team), IP collaborations (Demon Slayer campaign), and community event sponsorships in the Kansai region. All operations are domestic to Japan, with no disclosed international expansion, public listing, or external funding.

Name

OPHTECS

Legal name

株式会社オフテクス

Website

https://ophtecs.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

OPHTECS is a privately held Japanese manufacturer founded in 1981 that develops, manufactures, and sells contact lens care products, ophthalmic eye drops, veterinary eye care, and scleral lenses under the cleadew, BIOCLEN, and Teare brands, distributing through clinics, specialty stores, and pharmacies across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contact Lens Care Products

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ocular Drug Delivery Devices (Eye Droppers/Inserts) (HLAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Contact lens care
• Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals
• Eye drop solutions
• Scleral contact lenses
• Veterinary eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Shimbashi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contact Lens Care Products: OPHTECS manufactures and sells contact lens care solutions including cleaning, disinfecting, and storage products for both soft and hard contact lenses. Revenue is generated through product sales to consumers via retail channels and to healthcare providers.
2. Eye Drops and Ophthalmic Products: Sale of over-the-counter eye drops for dry eye, allergies, and eye infections. Products include artificial tears, antihistamine drops, and antibacterial formulations for adults and children.
3. Veterinary Ophthalmic Products: Specialized eye care products for dogs and cats, including artificial tears and cleansing solutions for animal use.
4. Scleral Lenses: Custom-fitted scleral contact lenses sold through ophthalmology clinics for patients requiring specialized vision correction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OPHTECS develops, manufactures, and sells contact lens care products (cleaning, disinfecting, and storage solutions) for both soft and O2/hard contact lenses, alongside ophthalmic pharmaceutical products including artificial tears, antihistamine eye drops, and antibacterial eye drops. The company also produces scleral contact lenses for patients with irregular corneas and veterinary ophthalmic products for dogs and cats.

Product overview

OPHTECS is a contact lens care product manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main brands: cleadew (クリアデュー) for soft contact lens care solutions including the Hydro One-Step system, Pro Care Solution, and Repair Solution; BIOCLEN (バイオクレン) for both soft and O2/hard contact lens care including One Ultra Moist, Monocare Moist, and BioL care systems; Teare (ティアーレ) for eye drops including the dual-function Teare W, antibacterial eye drops, and children's formulas; and Teare Contact (ティアーレ _contact) for contact lens-compatible eye drops and application solutions. The company also offers O2/hard lens-specific products, sub-items like protein removal tablets and cleaners, and the View No Supreme scleral lens. Their product lines are categorized by lens type (soft, O2/hard), application method (one-step, two-liquid), and purpose (cleaning, disinfection, protein removal, moisturizing), with products ranging from daily care solutions to specialized treatments for dry eyes, allergies, and bacterial infections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cleadew (クリアデュー): Soft contact lens care solutions including cleadew Hydro One-Step, Pro Care Solution, and Repair Solution products
• BIOCLEN (バイオクレン)
• Teare (ティアーレ)
• Teare Contact (ティアーレ コンタクト)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kobe Storks (神戸ストークス)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026OPHTECS has maintained a Silver Partner sponsorship with the Kobe Storks professional basketball team since 2020. The partnership provides brand visibility at games and events, aligning with the company's focus on Kobe and the Kansai region. The team achieved B2 League championship in 2025-26 season and is entering the new B.LEAGUE PREMIER top division.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bausch + Lomb: Global ophthalmic goods manufacturer with major contact lens care solution brands (Renu, Biotrue) that compete directly with OPHTECS's cleadew and BIOCLEN product lines in Japan and worldwide.
• Alcon: Leading global eye care company offering Opti-Free and AOSept contact lens care solutions, directly competing with OPHTECS in the soft contact lens disinfection category.
• Johnson & Johnson Vision: Markets ACUVUE contact lenses and the COMPLETE contact lens care solution brand, a major global competitor to OPHTECS in lens care products.
• AMO (Abbott Medical Optics): Previously an independent contact lens care brand (now under Johnson & Johnson), offering the COMPLETE multi-purpose solution, a long-standing global competitor to OPHTECS's soft lens care products.

Direct peers

• Santen Pharmaceutical: Leading Japanese ophthalmology-focused pharmaceutical company offering prescription and OTC eye drops, competing with OPHTECS's Teare brand in ophthalmology clinics and pharmacies.
• HOYA Corporation: Japanese company with a contact lens and eyecare division (HOYA Vision Care) producing specialty lenses, parallel to OPHTECS's scleral lens and contact lens care business in the Japanese market.
• Kobayashi Pharmaceutical: Japanese consumer healthcare company offering eye drops and personal care products through drugstore channels, competing with OPHTECS's Teare OTC eye drops in the Japanese mass market.
• Menicon: Japanese specialty contact lens and lens care manufacturer, similarly focused on hard/RGP and specialty lens care products, overlapping with OPHTECS's BIOCLEN and scleral lens portfolio.
• Lion Corporation: Japanese consumer healthcare company with a contact lens care product line (including Smile) that competes with OPHTECS's cleadew and BIOCLEN solutions in the mass drugstore channel.
• Rohto Pharmaceutical: Major Japanese OTC ophthalmic pharmaceutical company offering eye drops and contact lens care products, directly competing with OPHTECS's Teare line in the Japanese drugstore channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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