Keratoconus

I have 12 years of experience as a specialist in keratoconus at a Japanese university hospital, and I am proud to say that my experience in prescribing corneal RGP lenses for eyes with keratoconus is one of the best in Japan. In terms of research, I have also conducted numerous studies on corneal RGP lens for keratoconus, some of which received the Hot Topic Award for outstanding research, and I received the Young Researcher’s Award from the Japan Contact Lens Society. Furthermore, in recent years, I have received numerous requests to give lectures at academic conferences and to write textbooks and review articles in recognition of my past achievements.

Corneal RGP Lens for Irregular cornea without keratoconus

In addition to keratoconus, I have extensive experience for prescribing corneal RGPs for various irregular corneal, including open ocular trauma in children and corneal transplant eyes. In terms of research, I received a presentation award from the Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology for my research on visual rehabilitation using contact lenses for open globe injuries in children.

Corneal topo/tomography

I have an impressive knowledge of corneal topo/tomography and have conducted numerous studies on contact lens prescription and diagnosis of keratoconus using corneal topography. In recognition of my achievements, I have served as the Secretary General of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Ophthalmological optics and have an advisory contract with Sun Contact Lens, the first company in Japan to create a corneal topography. I believe that knowledge of corneal topo/tomography is essential for the development and promotion of contact lenses .

Limbal-supported contact lens

I am also a member of a team at the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, which develops and researches new lenses for Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, and I am also involved in research on a new limbal support contact lens called CS-100. My experience there taught me the knowledge to develop new lenses in Japan and to obtain approval from the Japanese government, and I am currently working on the development of a scleral lens.

Soft Contact Lens

I work not only at a university hospital but also at a regular ophthalmology clinic and have more experience prescribing soft contact lenses than the average Japanese ophthalmologist. In recognition of this experience, I have been asked to give many lectures and write many books on toric contact lens prescription and lens care. To further solidify my knowledge of lens care, I am conducting research on lens care products under Professor Mark Willcox at UNSW. I believe that my experience will be of great help in protecting the eye health of contact lens wearers in Japan.