Yajima Ophthalmology Clinic
About
Yajima Eye Clinic, located in Katakura, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been serving the community as a specialized ophthalmology clinic since its establishment in 1989. The clinic is staffed by four physicians: Director Dr. Yasumichi Yajima, along with Dr. Yukiko Watanabe, Dr. Mariko Shitara, and Dr. Toshihiko Ota, all of whom trained at Juntendo University's Department of Ophthalmology, bringing exceptional expertise to the practice. The clinic provides comprehensive ophthalmological care, treating refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, as well as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, strabismus, amblyopia, and external eye conditions. A particular strength of the clinic is its focus on early detection and treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases, which are leading causes of vision loss, utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment including automated perimeters and optical coherence tomography (OCT). Surgically, the clinic offers same-day cataract surgery performed by Dr. Toshihiko Ota, a specially appointed professor who developed the scleral fixation technique for intraocular lenses, and Dr. Watanabe, ensuring high technical standards. The clinic has established collaborative relationships with multiple medical institutions, including Juntendo Hospital and Yokohama City University Hospital, enabling prompt referrals when hospitalization or advanced medical care is required. English interpretation is available, and the facility is equipped with parking and barrier-free accessibility. The clinic operates on a two-session schedule with morning and afternoon hours, closed on Thursdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
