Presby

What Presby does

Presby, Inc. (株式会社プレスコー) is a Japanese health-and-wellness product company founded in November 2018 as the successor to Adlens Japan Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Kawasaki City, Asao-ku, Japan, under representative director Ryozo Kimura. The company designs, manufactures, and sells two interconnected product families: (1) adjustable prescription eyewear (度数調節メガネ) — including the Do Life One (-4.0D to +5.0D), Do Active, Do Screen Protect, Click Focus, Do Multi-Focus, and Do Emergency lines — built around a proprietary mechanical-dial adjustable lens system that allows users to self-set diopter power without a prescription; and (2) the Sukkiri Band acupressure wristband line, targeting the Neiguan pressure point for motion sickness, morning sickness, and general nausea, with extensions for hay fever, menstrual pain, and pediatric use, plus FL-41 tinted sunglasses (Henzu) for migraine/photophobia and VR prescription lens inserts for PSVR2, PICO4, and Quest2 headsets.

The business model is consumer-goods B2C with a hybrid distribution architecture. Presby sells direct-to-consumer via its own online shop (presby.ocnk.net) and marketplaces (Amazon Japan, Yahoo Store, auPay Market), while also distributing wholesale to a broad Japanese retail network spanning drugstores (Zagzag, 200+ locations), home centers (Cainz, 153 stores), department stores (Hands), and electronics retailers (Bic Camera, Kojima, Yamada Denki). Specialty placement includes 5 vending machines at Haneda Airport terminals and a 2023 international launch into 5 Hands stores in Singapore. Pricing is one-time/per-unit, ranging from 980 JPY (anti-fog cloth) to 9,800 JPY (Do Life One Premium), with the core adjustable-glasses SKUs clustered around 5,478–8,980 JPY.

The company operates under a Third-Class Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales License (Japan, January 2019), with EU Class I Medical Device certification and FDA 510(k) clearance for the Sukkiri Band family, and additional general medical-device registrations filed for Do Life One and Click Focus. Marketing relies on a mix of paid TV commercials (regional stations in Western Japan), earned media (Sunday Japon, Mezamashi 8, FM Yokohama), trade shows (Tokyo Gift Show, Japan Drugstore Show, GOOD LIFE Fair), social channels (Instagram, LINE, YouTube), and crowdfunding (Makuake, GreenFunding) for new SKU launches. The customer base is horizontal: presbyopia and vision-correction users (primary), nausea/motion-sickness sufferers, hay-fever sufferers, women seeking drug-free wellness options, migraine patients, and fishing/outdoor users. Multiple 2021 Japan Trend Research surveys ranked Presby products #1 in reading-glasses, adjustable-glasses, functional-glasses, and motion-sickness-relief categories.

Name

Presby

Legal name

株式会社プレスビー

Website

https://presby.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Presby (株式会社プレスコー) is a Japanese health-and-wellness product company that designs, manufactures, and sells self-adjustable prescription eyewear (Do Life One, Do Active, Click Focus) and the Sukkiri Band acupressure wristband line for motion sickness, morning sickness, and hay fever relief across Japanese and Singapore retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adjustable Eyewear and Medical Wellness Devices

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Prescription Eyewear Frames (Optical) (CRAAAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reading Glasses (OTC) (CRAAAKAG), Sunglasses (Non-Prescription) (CRAAAKAB), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Adjustable prescription glasses
• Acupressure wristbands
• Reading eyewear
• Medical wellness devices
• Migraine relief sunglasses

Headquarters

HQ city

Kawasaki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Online Direct Sales (E-commerce): Direct sales through owned online store (presby.ocnk.net) to individual consumers. B2C revenue model with one-time purchase transactions.
2. Wholesale to Retail Partners: B2B wholesale supplying to retailers including Hands, Cainz, Zagzag, drugstores, and electronics retailers across Japan and Singapore.
3. Airport Vending Machine Sales: Sales through automated vending machines at Haneda Airport terminals for travelers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Presby designs, manufactures, and sells self-adjustable prescription eyewear and drug-free acupressure wellness products. Its core product line is the Do series of adjustable prescription glasses (度数調節メガネ) with mechanical dial adjustment covering -4.0D to +5.0D, supported by reading glasses, Sukkiri Band acupressure wristbands for nausea and allergy relief, FL-41 HenZoo sunglasses for migraine/photophobia, and Adlens VR ProOptics prescription lens inserts for VR headsets.

Product overview

Presby is a Japanese health and wellness company specializing in adjustable prescription eyewear and non-drug acupressure wellness products. The core product line centers on '度数調節メガネ' (adjustable prescription glasses) including the Do Life One, Do Active, Click Focus, and Do Screen Protect series - each featuring user-adjustable lens diopter settings for myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia correction. Supporting product categories include reading glasses (老眼鏡) like the foldable Lum Des and Slim Lens Ultra; wellness products including the Sukkiri Band acupressure wristband line for motion sickness, hay fever relief, menstrual pain, and morning sickness; FL-41 tinted sunglasses (HenZoo) for migraine and light sensitivity; and VR prescription lens inserts for PSVR2, PICO4, and Quest2 headsets. The company holds third-class medical device manufacturing permits in Japan and distributes internationally through retail partners and online channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Do Life One (ドゥーライフワン) Adjustable Prescription Glasses Self-adjustable prescription glasses with mechanical dial controls on each side of the frame allowing per-eye diopter adjustment from -4.0D to +5.0D. Weighs approximately 19g. Replaces multiple prescription glasses with a single pair for myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia.
• Do Life One Blue Light Cut (ドゥーライフワンブルーライトカット) Enhanced Do Life One with integrated blue-light cutting filter for digital eye strain protection while retaining -4.0D to +5.0D adjustable prescription range.
• Do Life One Premium (ドゥーライフワンプレミアム) Premium adjustable prescription glasses with blue light 30%+ cut and UV 99.9%+ cut, sold with bundled accessories including anti-fog cloth, glasses case, and glasses chain.
• Do Active (ドゥーアクティブ) Adjustable Reading Glasses Adjustable reading glasses for hyperopia/presbyopia with +0.5D to +4.0D range, blue light cut, UV cut, and 2.0x magnification function for detail work.
• Do Active Plus (ドゥーアクティブプラス) Enhanced adjustable reading glasses with +0.5D to +4.0D range, blue light 30%+ cut, UV 99.9% cut, 2.0x magnification, and approximately 22g lightweight frame.
• Click Focus (クリックフォーカス) Adjustable Reading Glasses Reading glasses with 5-stage lens adjustment from +1.0D to +3.0D, featuring magnetic lens attachment for easy cleaning, adjustable nose pad, and temples.
• Do Screen Protect (ドゥースクリーンプロテクト) Adjustable PC Glasses Adjustable PC glasses with 0D to +2.75D range, blue light cut, UV cut, and 1.7x maximum magnification; designed for digital device users and early presbyopia.
• Do Emergency (ドゥーエマージェンシー) Disaster Eyeglasses Adjustable emergency preparedness glasses for disaster situations where prescription eyewear may be unavailable; designed for evacuation centers and emergency kits.
• Do Multi-Focus (ドゥーマルチフォーカス) Adjustable Prescription Glasses Advanced adjustable prescription glasses covering myopia -6.0D to hyperopia/presbyopia +3.0D, featuring continuous adjustable lens technology for comprehensive vision correction.
• Oritatamerundesu (折りたたみルンです) Foldable Reading Glasses Compact foldable reading glasses with progressive multi-focus lens from 0D to approximately +4.5D; suitable for both near and distance vision in a portable form factor.
• Slim Lens Ultra (スリムレンズウルトラ) Reading Glasses Ultra-thin 2mm reading glasses with blue light cut function, portable with dedicated case; designed for PC, smartphone, and tablet use.
• Lily (リリー) Blue Light Reading Glasses Stylish blue-light-cut reading glasses available in purple, blue, and orange; designed for detailed work and digital device use.
• Sukkiri Band Adult (スッキリバンド大人用) Acupressure Wristband Drug-free acupressure wristband for nausea relief targeting the Neiguan (内関) pressure point on the wrist; approved as general medical device in Japan, EU Class I medical device, and FDA 510(k) cleared in the US. Addresses motion sickness, hangover nausea, and general nausea.
• Sukkiri Band Kids (スッキリバンド子供用) Children's Acupressure Wristband Children's version of the acupressure nausea relief wristband; available in blue, pink, and green for child motion sickness relief without medication.
• Sukkiri Band for Expectant Mothers (スッキリバンド妊婦さん用) Acupressure Wristband Acupressure wristband in lilac color targeting pregnancy-related nausea and morning sickness through the Neiguan pressure point; drug-free alternative to antiemetic medication.
• Sukkiri Band for Pollen (スッキリバンド花粉用) Hay Fever Acupressure Armband Acupressure armband for hay fever symptom relief targeting the Kyokuchi (Quchi) elbow point; reusable, washable, and drug-free.
• Sukkiri Band Femcare (スッキリバンドフェムケア) Menstrual Pain Acupressure Wristband Acupressure wristband for menstrual pain relief targeting ankle acupressure points for period discomfort; drug-free alternative for menstrual symptom management.
• HenZoo (ヘンズー) FL-41 Migraine Sunglasses FL-41 rose-tinted sunglasses for migraine and photophobia relief with 0% UV transmission; available in multiple frame colors including Black, Navy, Brown, Brown Demi, and Red.
• HenZoo Premium (ヘンズープレミアム) FL-41 Premium Sunglasses Premium FL-41 sunglasses with rose-tinted lenses for migraine, photophobia, and blepharospasm relief; multiple lens options including brown-black and pink-red.
• VR ProOptics for PSVR2 (PSVR2用VRプロオプティクス) Prescription lens insert for PlayStation VR2 headsets; eliminates need to wear glasses inside VR, providing wider field of view with anti-reflective coating.
• VR ProOptics for PICO4 (PICO4用VRプロオプティクス) Custom prescription lens insert designed for PICO4 VR headsets with easy installation and removal.
• VR ProOptics for Quest2 (Quest2用VRプロオプティクス) CE-compliant prescription lens insert for Meta Quest 2 / Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets with anti-reflective coating; prescription required for purchase.
• Anti-fog Glasses Cloth (曇り止めメガネクロス) Cleaning cloth with anti-fog coating; approximately 300 uses per cloth with anti-fog effect lasting approximately 12 hours per cleaning.
• Presby Yoshino Hinoki Baby Tooth Case (プレスビー吉野檜の乳歯ケース) Baby tooth storage case made from Yoshino cypress wood; antibacterial, moisture-regulating, includes space to record tooth loss date.

Quantifiable outcome

• Do Lifeone adjustable glasses cover -4.0D to +5.0D range
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hands (Tanjung Pinang) SingaporecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023Hands Singapore 5 stores (Orchard, Suntec City, Jewel, Payar Lebar, Great World City) began selling Presby adjustable glasses from June 2023. Products priced in SGD. Marks company's first international retail expansion.
• Cainz Home (カインズ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 January 2023153 Cainz stores nationwide began selling Sukkiri Band pollen version in drugstore corners from January 2023. M and L size versions available at 3,980 JPY each.
• Haneda Airport (羽田空港)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 vending machines installed in Terminal 1, 2, and 3 selling Sukkiri Band (2,000 JPY) and Do Lifeone (4,000 JPY) for travelers from December 2021.
• Tackle Berry (タックルベリー)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor5 fishing retail stores began selling Sukkiri Band from January 2023. Target customers: fishing enthusiasts who experience motion sickness during boat trips.
• Zagzag Drugstores (ザグザグ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Japan drugstore chain with 200+ locations. Major Sukkiri Band retail partner. Television CM collaboration aired on regional stations in Okayama, Hiroshima, Tottori, Shimane, Kagawa.
• JustSystems Just my shopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSukkiri Band listed on JustSystems member site Just my shop from April 2022. Target members seeking motion sickness relief products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zoff: Major Japanese eyewear retailer offering affordable prescription glasses and sunglasses. Operates in the same drugstore, department store, and shopping mall channels as Presby, with overlapping customer segments.
• Warby Parker: US DTC eyewear brand selling prescription glasses and sunglasses online and through retail. Comparable DTC and omnichannel distribution approach with Presby, though focused on traditional prescription rather than adjustable lenses.
• JINS: Japan's largest DTC eyewear chain offering prescription glasses, blue-light PC glasses, and sunglasses at scale. Competes directly with Presby's adjustable glasses in Japanese retail channels and online, with vastly larger marketing budget and store footprint.

Emerging players

• Gunnar Optiks: Specialist in blue-light filtering computer glasses. Overlaps with Presby's Do Screen Protect and Slim Lens Ultra product lines targeting digital eye strain, with comparable premium positioning.
• Felix Gray: DTC brand offering blue-light and UV protection glasses with style-forward design. Comparable to Presby's Slim Lens Ultra and Lily products targeting digital device users, primarily in the US market.
• Reliefband: FDA-cleared electronic wearable for nausea relief using neuromodulation. Competes in the same motion sickness and morning sickness category as Presby's Sukkiri Band, though using a different mechanism.

Direct peers

• Adlens: Original UK developer of adjustable lens technology and Presby's corporate predecessor lineage. Continues to market adjustable eyewear globally; Presby inherits the core mechanical dial lens IP that makes them directly comparable in adjustable optics.
• Psi Bands: US-based maker of acupressure wristbands for nausea relief, including fashion-forward designs. Direct competitor to Presby's Sukkiri Band line with FDA-cleared positioning.
• Sea-Band: Global market leader in acupressure nausea-relief wristbands. Directly competes with Presby's Sukkiri Band line, including FDA-cleared and CE-marked product positioning, with established distribution across 50+ countries.
• TheraSpecs: Specialist in FL-41 tinted lenses for migraine and light sensitivity relief. Directly comparable to Presby's HenZoo and HenZoo Premium product lines targeting photophobia and migraine sufferers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzYlGxlLkjQK8ARx0JpcBpw
• Facebookfacebook.com/presby.inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/presby
• Instagraminstagram.com/presby_inc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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