Shimizu Ophthalmology Clinic
About
Shimizu Eye Clinic, located in Yukawa-cho, Hakodate City, is a specialized ophthalmology clinic that has been supporting the eye health of the local community since opening in June 1997. Dr. Nobuaki Shimizu, the clinic director, is a board-certified ophthalmologist of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society and has experience working at Tokyo Medical University Hospital. The clinic offers a wide range of services from general ophthalmology and surgeries to eyeglasses and contact lens prescriptions, treating various eye conditions including myopia, hyperopia, cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, floaters, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, allergies, and conjunctivitis. The clinic is well-equipped with the latest facilities including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and visual field tests, as well as OCT retinal tomography, precise slit-lamp microscopy, and fundus camera examinations. Two orthoptists are on staff, providing thorough examination services. The clinic also offers consultations in English, French, and Spanish. The building features barrier-free design, allowing wheelchair access directly from the entrance, creating an accessible environment for a wide range of patients. The spacious waiting room is equipped with lockers and Wi-Fi, and the clinic issues an "Eye Health Handbook" that also serves as a patient registration card, striving to ensure informed consent. Parking is available, and the clinic is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the "Yunokawa" tram terminal.
