[No.3834] Jiyugaoka Kiyosawa Eye Clinic – Recent Topics Issue 79 – August 18, 2025

Jiyugaoka Kiyosawa Eye Clinic – Recent Topics

Issue 79 – August 18, 2025

(I can provide you an ophthalmology treatment in English)

Hello everyone,

Here’s our latest round-up of news from the clinic, our neighborhood, and the wider world of eye health.

🏙 Around Jiyugaoka

• New Steakhouse by the Station – “Happy Steak Sheep’s House” opened August 7 near the North Exit, replacing the former Chinese restaurant Mametomi. Restaurant turnover in Jiyugaoka is as fast as ever!

• What to Do with Loose Change? – Inspired by news that the US may drop its 1-cent coin, I checked my drawer: 423 yen in small coins. Best way to use them? Self-checkout machines at supermarkets.

• US–China Tariff Talks – China leveraged rare metal exports to gain the upper hand, in sharp contrast to Japan’s approach.

• Netflix Pick: Wednesday – A quirky spin-off from The Addams Family. Not just horror—watched during the Obon holiday.

• Flower Spotting in Koenji – Found a bright pink “Brazilian plume” with brush-like blossoms, gentle on the eyes.

👁 Eye Health for Everyone

• Cataract Surgery Today – Modern procedures are safe and can restore both vision and quality of life. Premium lenses can reduce reliance on glasses, but consider cost and side effects.

• Orbital Fractures & Double Vision – Better recovery seen in patients under 18, male, with no trapped muscles, and fractures in the inner wall of the orbit.

• Extra Tear Duct Openings – Most people have four tear duct openings; some have more, which can cause watery eyes or dryness.

📚 For the Eye Care Enthusiast

• Alzheimer’s Risk & Lifestyle – Even with the high-risk APOE ε4 gene, walking and healthy eating may help protect memory.

• Cataract Surgery Insights – New terms like LIDRS, IMS, and IFIS describe tricky situations surgeons handle in the OR.

• Myopia Control in Kids – Atropine eye drops can work as well as, or better than, orthokeratology lenses when tailored to the child.

🧠 Neuro-Ophthalmology Notes

• Visual Snow Support Group – Monthly online meetings (in English) connect patients, families, and supporters worldwide.

• Dopamine & Mood – PET scans show dopamine production is linked to mood in psychotic disorders—and dopamine changes may also play a role in blepharospasm.

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