Yakushigawa Ophthalmology
About
Yakushigawa Eye Clinic, located in Wakakusa, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, is an ophthalmology-specialized medical facility on the 2nd floor of Wakakusa Medical Building within Tobishima Green Hill. The clinic provides comprehensive ophthalmology services including general ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and contact lens prescriptions, welcoming patients of all ages. Treatment services include amblyopia vision therapy and strabismus vision therapy, with examinations and guidance provided by orthoptists on an appointment basis. Surgical procedures include congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction opening and retinal photocoagulation, and the clinic also performs fundus examinations as secondary screening for specific health checkups. No appointments are required; patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment options include cash and single-payment credit cards. The facility is barrier-free, accommodating wheelchairs and guide dogs, and English-language services are available. The clinic is closed on Thursday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and holidays, with temporary closures scheduled for 2026 including Obon break (August 11-16), academic conference travel (October 29-November 1), and year-end/New Year holidays.
