Minami Ophthalmology Clinic
About
Minami Eye Clinic, a medical corporation located in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, is known as a specialized facility providing ophthalmology services to the local community. It enjoys a convenient location approximately 10 minutes on foot from Hitoyoshi Station on the JR Hisatsu Line and about 7 minutes by car from the Hitoyoshi Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. With 18 parking spaces available, the clinic is easily accessible by both train and car. In terms of medical services, the clinic offers general ophthalmology outpatient care as well as same-day surgeries such as cataract and glaucoma surgery, retinal photocoagulation, and intravitreal injections using VEGF inhibitors for conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion. Consultation hours are set for mornings and afternoons from Monday to Friday (afternoons for special examinations only), with weekends and public holidays closed. Beyond clinical services, the clinic actively engages in academic and educational activities, having been invited to lecture at conferences in Japan, including the Japanese Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, as well as overseas in South Korea and China, demonstrating its recognized expertise. The facility is barrier-free and accommodates wheelchair users. English assistance is also available, enabling the clinic to serve a wide range of patients. By leveraging its local presence in Hitoyoshi City while delivering specialized ophthalmology care, the clinic continues to serve as an essential medical hub for the community.
