Yamada Ophthalmology
About
Located in the Toyooka district of Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, Yamada Eye Clinic, a medical corporation, serves as a specialized ophthalmology clinic providing eye care to the local community. The clinic's most distinctive feature is its extensive track record in cataract surgery, having performed approximately 1,400 procedures in 2023 and approximately 1,300 in 2024, offering both day surgery under topical anesthesia and inpatient surgery options. To enhance surgical precision, the clinic has introduced Alcon's VERION system, which provides high-resolution preoperative data measurement and intraoperative guidance functions, accurately guiding incision positions and intraocular lens placement. Additionally, the clinic is equipped with Nidek's Mirante for ultra-high-resolution fundus photography of approximately 16.7 megapixels, enabling detailed assessment of retinal and vascular conditions. In terms of medical staff, in addition to the director who is a board-certified ophthalmologist by the Japanese Ophthalmological Society and a PDT-certified physician, the clinic employs a full-time physician with a distinguished career as a project associate professor and chief of medical staff at the Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, providing highly specialized care. The clinic offers English-language support, parking facilities, and barrier-free amenities, creating an environment accessible to a diverse patient population. Equipped with cutting-edge technology including OCT, YAG laser, and Pentacam, along with inpatient facilities, the clinic provides comprehensive ophthalmologic services ranging from general eye care to cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, pediatric ophthalmology, and laser therapy.
