Sato Ophthalmology Clinic
About
Sato Eye Clinic, located in Shimosuwa Town and Fujimi Town in Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture, is an ophthalmology specialty clinic near JR Chuo Line Shimosuwa Station. The clinic director, Dr. Susumu Sato, is a board-certified ophthalmologist recognized by the Japanese Ophthalmological Society. Serving as a community primary care physician, he supports the eye health of local residents, treating patients across all age groups from infancy to old age. The clinic offers general ophthalmological care along with consultations for eye health during infancy, developmental years, and old age. It also provides consultations for eye conditions related to systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as various laser treatments, delivering highly specialized medical care. Consultation hours are from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the afternoon, with closures on Wednesday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and public holidays. The clinic operates on a fully appointment-based system, requiring advance reservations except for emergency cases. The facility includes a parking lot and is wheelchair accessible, ensuring ease of use for patients with physical disabilities. English language support is available, allowing patients who require communication in languages other than Japanese to visit with confidence.
