• Our hospital's policy on patient harassment

  • If you feel like your eyes are not working properly, please contact us.
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  • Our hospital's policy on patient harassment

    Nagoya Eye Clinic (hereinafter referred to as "our clinic") strives to provide the best medical services by treating patients and their families sincerely and in response to their trust and expectations. However, some patients and their families who receive treatment, or those related to them, make demands that go beyond the bounds of common sense, or engage in verbal or physical actions that deny the dignity of our staff, violence, sexual harassment, etc., which are serious problems that lead to a deterioration of the work environment and clinical environment (these verbal and physical actions of patients and their families are called "pay harassment"). Our clinic will not tolerate pay harassment, and will take a firm stance against these nuisances in order to respect and protect the human rights of not only our staff, but also other patients and their families.

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  • If you feel like your eyes are not feeling well, please feel free to consult us. [General eye treatment]

    Redness, itchiness, blurred vision, watery eyes, dry eyes, eye fatigue, allergies such as hay fever, decreased vision, eye examinations, eye problems in middle-aged and elderly people...there are many eye diseases and the symptoms vary.
    At Nagoya Eye Clinic, our specialists will listen to your concerns about any minor eye problems you may have and provide a thorough examination. Just like with physical illnesses, early detection of eye diseases is important. Please feel free to consult with us. Nagoya Eye Clinic operates on a reservation-only system, so you won't have to wait. First, please use our "Web Reservation" service, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We look forward to seeing you.

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  • Guide to using My Number Health Insurance Card

    As of December 2024, 12, new issuance of health insurance cards will end, and current health insurance cards will expire on December 2, 2025. At Nagoya Eye Clinic, we have installed a card reader at the reception desk and ask patients who have a My Number card to consent to the My Number health insurance card.

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Floaters Treatment Floaters Treatment

Floating object in field of vision(Black dots, shadows, or lint-like things)If you have any visible symptoms, please contact us.
It could get better.

Doctor in charge
Ophthalmologist
Norihiko Yoshida
Outpatient treatment for floaters
Once a month:
Wednesday afternoon

If you are interested, please make a reservation online.

Click here for online reservation

What are floaters?

Floaters are a visual symptom experienced by many people as they age. When you are in a bright place or look at the blue sky, you may see floating objects like insects or lint in your field of vision. When you move your eyes, the floaters move with you. The shape, number, and size of the floaters you see may vary from person to person, and they will not disappear even if you blink or rub your eyes. You may also see them on some days and not on others. This symptom is often considered harmless, but it can cause visual discomfort for patients and interfere with daily life. At Nagoya Eye Clinic's "Floaters Outpatient Clinic," we will listen to the concerns and worries of our patients and provide the best treatment.

Normal vision and vision with floaters (image)
Normal vision and vision with floaters (image)

Causes of floaters

The most common causes of floaters are age-related vitreous degeneration and posterior vitreous detachment. These changes usually occur as part of the natural aging process, and in many cases, observation is the only option. However, they can also be a sign of serious illnesses such as retinal detachment. Even if there is nothing wrong with your retina, if you are experiencing discomfort or stress in your daily life, we recommend that you see a doctor rather than self-diagnosing.

Self-check

0: no problem
If there are two or more, you may have floaters. If left untreated, this can lead to illnesses such as retinal detachment, so we recommend that you see a doctor.

Treatment for floaters

Traditionally, the treatment for floaters has been "vitrectomy." Vitreous surgery is effective in clearing vision by removing the cloudy vitreous, but it is a treatment that comes with risks (such as infection and retinal detachment) and is physically demanding. For this reason, it has been used with careful consideration and mainly in cases where symptoms are extremely severe.

New Treatment Options

Minimally invasive YAG laser treatment

Recent technological innovations have led to the development of "YAG laser treatment," which is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure. This treatment uses a laser to break up the opacified areas that cause localized floaters, reducing symptoms. Compared to vitreous surgery, this procedure places less of a physical burden on the patient and can be completed in a short time (approximately 15 to 30 minutes) on an outpatient basis. In addition, postoperative recovery is quick, minimizing the impact on the patient's daily life.

Nagoya Eye Clinic's treatment for floaters

Nagoya Eye Clinic has introduced Ellex's latest medical device, Tango Reflex™, in order to propose the most suitable treatment for each patient's symptoms. Tango Reflex™ is equipped with cutting-edge technology in the field of YAG laser treatment, and boasts high precision and safety.

  • Before treatment
  • After treatment
Features
  • ● This is a gentle laser treatment that does not cause thermal injury.
  • ● Each treatment takes approximately 1 to 15 minutes.
  • ● This method is performed using eye drops for anesthesia and does not require the use of a scalpel, making it painless.
  • ●There are no particular restrictions on your lifestyle after laser treatment.

In cases where there is widespread opacity or a high risk of retinal tears or bleeding, endoscopic vitreous surgery may be appropriate.

For more information about vitreous surgery, click here

cost

This will be a self-paid medical treatment.

one eye
110,000 JPY (TAX+)

Treat with peace of mind
To be accepted

At Nagoya Eye Clinic, Dr. Yoshida provides detailed explanations before treatment so that patients can feel at ease. He also carefully explains the indications and risks of the treatment, as well as the postoperative course, and only proceeds with treatment after obtaining the patient's consent.

The minimally invasive and highly safe YAG laser treatment is gaining attention as the new standard for floaters treatment. However, traditional vitreous surgery is also an important option, and we provide the treatment that best suits each patient's symptoms. Nagoya Eye Clinic's floaters outpatient clinic will continue to do its best to help all patients suffering from floaters regain a comfortable visual life.

At Nagoya Eye Clinic, Dr. Yoshida provides detailed explanations before treatment so that patients can feel at ease. He also carefully explains the indications and risks of the treatment, as well as the postoperative course, and only proceeds with treatment after obtaining the patient's consent.

The minimally invasive and highly safe YAG laser treatment is gaining attention as the new standard for floaters treatment. However, traditional vitreous surgery is also an important option, and we provide the treatment that best suits each patient's symptoms. Nagoya Eye Clinic's floaters outpatient clinic will continue to do its best to help all patients suffering from floaters regain a comfortable visual life.

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