- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology
Head of department
Introduction of clinical department
Our service covers general ocular diseases and also provides special clinics for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, strabismus, amblyopia, uveitis, keratoplasty, neuroophthalmology, and pediatric ophthalmology. All areas are equipped with the most advanced technology and qualified specialists promote accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for these diseases. Our special interests are focused on modern imaging, and treatments including surgery for glaucoma and vitreoretinal diseases.
Surgical procedures are performed on all ocular diseases including vitreoretinal diseases, glaucoma, complicated cataract, and strabismus. The surgical results are very promising. Keratoplasties are performed in good cooperation with the Oita Prefecture Eye Bank Association. Emergency cases are treated, such as ocular perforation or foreign body. We play an important role as a central hospital in Oita Prefecture.
Advanced treatments/ Specialized treatments
- Advanced medical care for ophthalmology.
- PCR examination for ocular infectious diseases caused by virus.
- PCR examination for ocular infectious diseases caused by bacteria and mycosis.
- Hyperdry amniotic membrane transplantation.
- Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty.
- Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty.
Specialized outpatient clinic
- Retinopathy of prematurity.
- Glaucoma.
- Uveitis.
- Macular disease.
- Pediatric ophthalmology.
- Special contact lens.
- Artificial eye.
- Keratoplasty.
- Neuroophthalmology.