Who We Are

Realizing Happiness with Vision―Improving people’s lives through the best vision experience

As a global pharmaceutical company committed to eye health, Santen aspires to contribute to the realization of “Happiness with Vision” by providing valuable products and services to patients, consumers, and medical professionals around the world.

Since its establishment in Japan in 1890, and guided by its Core Principle, “Tenki ni sanyo suru,” Santen has been committed to helping people maintain and improve their eye health. By 2035, we aspire to be a leading ophthalmology company earning the trust of patients and the ophthalmic community worldwide. We will achieve this goal through collaborative partnerships with stakeholders that maximize product value and deliver optimal ophthalmic care to patients and by fostering innovation in ophthalmic care through the development of new products.

Santen is deeply committed to challenging ourselves, building an organization that brings together diverse internal talents and external expertise, and to doing our utmost to realize a society in which people everywhere can feel happy through vision-related experiences.