Shimokawa Ophthalmology Clinic
About
Shimokawa Ophthalmology Clinic, operated by Shimokawa Ophthalmology Medical Corporation, is a specialized ophthalmology clinic located in Moritsune Honmachi, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition to general ophthalmology services, the clinic has been performing outpatient cataract surgery since its establishment, with over 20,000 surgical procedures completed. The clinic has introduced advanced diagnostic equipment including wide-angle fundus LED confocal scanners and OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), enabling accurate diagnosis and follow-up observation of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma through cross-sectional retinal imaging. For glaucoma treatment, the clinic also offers minimally invasive therapy using micropulse lasers, positioning this as a new option alongside conventional eye drop therapy. Consultation hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the afternoon, with the clinic closed on the fifth Saturday, Sundays, and national holidays. The facility is equipped with an elevator and barrier-free restrooms, and parking is available. Payment methods include credit cards and electronic payments, and the clinic accepts My Number Health Insurance Cards. A priority reservation system is adopted from the second visit onwards, and advance telephone reservations are required for contact lens fittings.
