Hospital
Miyata Ophthalmology Hospital
English OK
Miyazaki Miyakonojou City
About
Miyata Eye Hospital, operated by Medical Corporation Meiwa-kai, is located in Kuzuhara-cho, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, serving as a specialized ophthalmology medical institution for the region. Weekday consultation hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with closures on Sundays, national holidays, and during the New Year and Obon periods. A distinctive feature of this hospital is its specialized outpatient clinics organized by disease, each staffed by corresponding specialists. In terms of surgery, the hospital handles numerous ophthalmic procedures including cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery on an outpatient basis, with approximately 7,550 surgeries performed annually. Notably, the hospital conducts corneal transplants using both domestically donated and internationally donated corneas. In terms of facilities, the hospital houses a BSL1 biosafety laboratory and a corneal research laboratory—rare for a private hospital—and upholds the philosophy of "Patient based Medicine," integrating evidence from clinical research with existing reports to provide optimal care. The hospital features parking facilities and barrier-free accessibility, accommodating a wide range of patient needs. English-language services are available as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen contributions to regional healthcare.
