Okuma Eye Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Takamatsu Station (JR Central Line) — 5 min walk
  • Contact lens fittings available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Okuma Eye Clinic is a small ophthalmology practice on the third floor of Nagatsuka Building in Hachioji, a suburban city about an hour west of central Tokyo. It handles the standard range of eye issues — glasses and contact lens prescriptions, dry eye, glaucoma screening, cataracts, and general checkups. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates into English-speaking staff at the desk is genuinely unclear. Don’t bank on a fluent English consultation. Hachioji is a real residential area with a large student population, so the clinic likely sees a mixed local crowd rather than a heavy expat flow. If you live out west in the Tama area, this is a convenient neighborhood option. If you’re commuting from central Tokyo specifically for English support, you’d want to call ahead first — or look closer to the city center.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills neighborhood clinic that gets the job done. Wait times seem reasonable for a local practice — not a long-queue hospital situation. The doctor appears thorough on diagnostics, particularly for routine checkups and contact lens fitting. The vibe is quiet and local. Don’t expect a lot of small talk or hand-holding through the process. It’s efficient, which is either a plus or a minus depending on what you need.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English at the front desk or during the consultation. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. A translation app like Google Translate will carry you a long way here. If your eye concern is straightforward — a prescription, dry eye, basic checkup — the language barrier is manageable. Complex symptoms or surgery discussions? Bring a Japanese-speaking friend or contact the clinic before you go.

    Contact & Location

    • http://ookuma-ganka.com
    • 東京都八王子市千人町2-19-15 長塚ビル3F
    • Takamatsu Station (JR Central Line) — 5 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Proficiency Score
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