Horie Ophthalmology
About
Located at Shinano 4-chome, Chitose City, Hokkaido, Horie Eye Clinic is a specialized ophthalmology clinic rooted in the local community. The clinic's director, Dr. Yukihiro Horie, graduated from Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, completed training and graduate studies at Hokkaido University Hospital, and served as a special research fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States. He holds a Medical Doctor (PhD) degree and certifications from the Japanese Ophthalmological Society as a board-certified ophthalmologist, PDT-certified physician, and Botox-certified physician. His academic credentials, including 27 English-language original research papers with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 138, demonstrate his high level of expertise. The clinic primarily treats everyday eye conditions such as itchy eyes, blurred vision, styes, dry eye, and computer-related eye strain. Note that contact lens prescriptions, refractive surgery including LASIK, strabismus surgery, and ptosis correction are not provided, so patients should verify services before visiting. Appointments can be made via the website, LINE, or automated phone system, with same-day appointments available for initial visits. English-language consultations are offered, and parking (6-10 spaces) is available. The clinic is conveniently located just a one-minute walk from the bus stop (Shinano 4-chome). While the compact facility lacks barrier-free equipment, the appointment-based system helps minimize waiting time.
