Wakabayashi Ophthalmology
About
Located in Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Medical Corporation Wakabayashi Eye Clinic serves as a specialized ophthalmology clinic providing eye disease treatment to the local community. The clinic is particularly notable for its extensive surgical experience. In the one-year period from January to December 2024, the clinic performed 2,092 surgeries, including 1,926 cataract surgeries (208 of which involved multifocal intraocular lenses), 83 retinal vitreous surgeries, and 83 other procedures such as LASIK, glaucoma, and ptosis surgeries, demonstrating its capability to handle a wide range of ophthalmic procedures. The vice-director, who previously served as an instructing physician for retinal vitreous surgery at Osaka University Hospital, enables the clinic to respond to urgent conditions such as retinal detachment and submacular hemorrhage. Additionally, the clinic offers myopia correction surgeries including LASIK and ICL (Implantable Contact Lens), with advanced medical equipment comparable to university hospital standards being one of its key strengths. The facility features barrier-free design and a parking lot, creating an accessible environment for patients with physical limitations and those visiting from distant locations.
