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Choosing glasses for people in their 50s: If you’re switching from contacts, head to Nishijima Optical Store in Toranomon, Minato Ward.

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Nishijima Optical — 107 Years in Toranomon

My name is Tatsushi Nishijima,
the third-generation owner of Nishijima Optical.

“I’ve worn contact lenses for many years, but now that I’m in my 50s•••”

“I’m beginning to wonder if I should switch to glasses for the sake of my eye health…”

We hear concerns like this from many people.
In particular, we welcome a growing number of customers who decide to move from contact lenses to glasses due to dry eyes, eye fatigue, or discomfort caused by long hours of contact lens use.

Among those customers, the most common concerns we hear are:

  • “I don’t know what kind of glasses would suit me.”
  • “I’m worried that glasses might make me look older.”
  • “I want a design that looks natural for both work and daily outings.”
  • “Will my field of vision become narrower?”

Why choosing glasses in your 50s is different

Your 50s are a time when:

  • Presbyopia (difficulty seeing up close) gradually progresses
  • Facial features and overall impression begin to change
  • Health becomes a top priority

For this reason, it is important to choose glasses that do more than simply “help you see.”
The ideal pair should naturally suit your face, protect your eye health, and enhance your overall appearance.

What Nishijima Optical does best

— Instantly recommending glasses that truly suit you and feel comfortable

Founded in 1919 (Taishō 8), Nishijima Optical is a long-established eyewear specialty shop located in Toranomon, Minato Ward, Tokyo, with over 100 years of history.

As the third-generation owner, I have spent more than 30 years selecting glasses for thousands of customers, carefully matching frames to each individual face.

What I value most is what I call the “Golden Rule of Enhancing Strengths”:

  • Making the most of your facial features
  • Softening areas you may feel self-conscious about
  • Ensuring a stable, comfortable fit that feels naturally integrated with your face
    (which also helps secure a wide and comfortable field of vision)

Glasses recommended for those transitioning away from contact lenses

Customers moving from contact lenses to glasses often tell us they want:

  • Glasses that look natural and professional at work
    (conveying a capable, confident impression)
  • A youthful look with understated elegance
  • Frames that are less likely to leave marks on the nose .

By carefully matching frame design with your facial structure, we help achieve:

  • A softer appearance under the eyes
  • A cleaner, more defined facial line
  • A brighter, more energetic overall impression

— all while maintaining a natural and refined look.

We warmly invite you to visit us

If you are wondering, “I don’t know what kind of glasses would suit me,”
we would be delighted to assist you.

Our shop is within walking distance of Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line) and Toranomon Station (Ginza Line).
We will present several suitable options while helping you find glasses that truly fit your feelings—and perhaps even lead you to an unexpected and pleasant discovery.

If you are hesitating…

Choosing glasses in your 50s is not only about vision, but also about health and the impression you leave.

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Nishijima Optical Store .I never thought that glasses that suit me and fit me properly would be so comfortable. Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful pair of glasses. I’ve been able to go out more often without contact lenses and just wear my glasses. I also feel that my eye health is better. Thank you so much!

 

 

 

At Nishijima Optical in Toranomon, Minato Ward, we have long supported customers who are transitioning away from contact lenses, addressing their concerns with care and experience.
We warmly invite you to visit us.

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👉 Tokyo Metro Access:

  • 3 minutes from Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line), Exit 4a
  • 10 minutes from Toranomon Station (Ginza Line), Exit 2a

Entrance of Nishijima Optical

1 F Kamiya-cho anex 2nd  3-7-11 Toranomon Minato-ku

Tokyo

Reservations

The total time required for frame selection, eye examination, and consultation is approximately two hours.

 

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Business hours:

  • Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays
  • Weekdays: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

By email (for reservations):
https://www.opt-nishijima.com/contact/

By phone: 03-6205-4050
(I will answer, Please say, “I’d like to make a reservatio

We look forward to welcoming you. 😊