Saito Ophthalmology Clinic
About
Saito Eye Clinic, located in Saikone, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a specialized ophthalmology clinic serving the local community. The clinic treats common eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, while also addressing retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, covering a broad spectrum of ophthalmological care. The clinic offers same-day surgery and laser treatments, and provides specialized care in pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology. On Tuesday mornings, a special outpatient clinic is conducted by a specially appointed professor from Osaka University, enabling patients to receive advanced university hospital-level care locally. Consultation hours are weekday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30 and afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00, with Saturday morning sessions also available. Wednesday afternoons are reserved for surgeries, reflecting the clinic's well-established surgical capabilities. The clinic director is Dr. Yoshihiro Saito, a Doctor of Medicine, who can provide consultations in English, making the clinic accessible to patients whose native language is not Japanese. The facility includes parking and is wheelchair accessible, accommodating patients of all ages. Patients with referral letters from other medical institutions can make appointments for initial consultations, demonstrating the clinic's active participation in regional healthcare coordination.
