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Shinjuku-Higashiguchi Eye Clinic

Saturday, Sunday and Holiday on service.
Open until 19:30 on weekday, 19:00 on Saturday,
18:00 on Sunday and Holiday.
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February and March's Schedule
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We can schedule cataract surgery within 3 weeks.

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

Meibomian Dysfunction is a common condition that affects the meibomian glands, which are in the eyelids. These glands produce oils that form the outer layer of the tear film. The oil produced by the meibomian glands is important to prevent the evaporation of tears and keeping the eyes moisture. When these glands become blocked or do not function properly, it leads to a disruption in the tear film and results in dry eye symptoms. MGD is often associated with other eye conditions, such as blepharitis and dry eye syndrome, and can range from mild to severe.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction can vary. Common symptoms are dry or irritated eyes, redness or swelling of the eyelids, and foreign body feeling in the eyes. Blurred vision may happen, but it often clears up with blinking. Some people also experience watery eyes as the body tries to compensate for dryness. Other symptoms include light sensitivity, itchy or stinging eyes, and crusty discharge along the eyelid edges.

Treatment

Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction helps improve gland function and relieve symptoms. One common treatment is using warm compresses on the eyelids, which helps the oils flow better. Cleaning the eyelids with special wipes or cleansers can also help remove debris and prevent infection. Gently massaging the eyelids after using a warm compress can help release the oils. Artificial tears (eye drops) can provide relief from dryness and irritation.

Office hours

Weekday

11:30-13:45/15:00-19:30

Saturday

11:00-13:45/15:00-19:00

Sunday,Holiday

11:00-18:00
(no lunchtime.)

Closed

Our clinic is closed on 12/31, 1/1, 1/2, 1/3.

Location

9th floor of Hulic Shinjuku Building,3-25-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022

TEL:03-5363-0507

Access to our clinic from B11 exit
Access from the entrance of Hulic building
Access to our clinic for wheelchairs users
Access by car
From Shinjuku Station to our clinic
From the Airport to Shinjuku

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TEL・FAX

03-5363-0507
+81-3-5363-0507

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Doctor career

Director:Yasuhiro Shinkawa

(Registered Recipient of a Diploma of Ophthalmology)
新川医師

Memberships

Japan Ophthalmological Society
Japanese Retina and Vitreous Society
Japanese Society of Ophthalmic Surgeons

Certification of Completion

Course of Ophthalmic PDT Study Group
Number of cataract surgery up to the present:About 4000

Career

2001 Graduate-Medical Department of Kumamoto University
2002 Department of Ophthalmology Kyoto University School of medicine
2002 Shimada Municipal Hospital
2008 Japanese Red Cross Society
2010 Kitano Hospital The Tazuke Kofukai Medical Research Institute
2014 Shinjuku-Higashiguchi Eye Clinic


 

Doctor:Fumiyo Hasegawa

(Registered Recipient of a Diploma of Ophthalmology)

Memberships

Japan Ophthalmological Society
Japan Ophthalmologists Associasion
Japanese Association for Strabismus and Amblyopia(JASA)

Career

1992 Graduate- Medical Department of Teikyo Univercity
2002 The head ophthalmologist at International Catholic Hospital
2020 Shinjuku-Higashiguchi Eye Clinic

Main Thesis

Sequelae of ocular trauma in schools.(Japanese)
A case of periodic upper and lower strabismus with loss of periodicity after cataract surgery(Japanese)
Quantitative analysis of eye movement during a cover test for patients with intermittent exotropia(Japanese)



 
We have 7 full-time service orthoptist, 2 part-time orthoptists, 1 full-time nurse and 4 part-time nurses in our clinic.
Another several ophthalmologists are working here.