Takahama Eye Clinic
About
Located in Jonoura-machi, Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Takahama Eye Clinic is a specialized clinic situated just a 5-minute walk from Uto Station, where Dr. Yuriko Takahama, a board-certified ophthalmologist, provides medical care. Established in April 2011, this facility offers eye care services supporting the eye health of local residents, with the director holding specialist certification from the Japanese Ophthalmological Society. The clinic specializes in ophthalmology, providing general eye examinations as well as eyeglass fitting and contact lens prescriptions, with new eyeglass and contact lens services available until 30 minutes before closing. Consultation hours are from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the afternoon, with Wednesdays, Sundays, and public holidays being closed; however, the clinic notably offers afternoon consultations on Saturdays as well, in lieu of Wednesday closures. In terms of accessibility, the clinic has a parking lot accommodating 40 vehicles and is equipped with barrier-free facilities, supporting both pedestrian access from the station and arrival by car. Additionally, English language support is available, and emergency responses outside consultation hours can be arranged by phone until 4:30 PM, though it may not be possible when the director is attending academic conferences or otherwise unavailable. Having provided ophthalmological care rooted in the community for many years, the clinic recommends calling to inquire about consultations and confirm availability.
