ONLY TWO IN JAPAN ICL Senior Expert Instructors on staff
For ICL surgery in Tokyo & Shinagawa
Grand Central Tower Tokyo Eye Clinic
From presbyopia and cataracts to myopia, ICL as a new option.
We examine whether ICL surgery is suitable for you, free of charge. Please book from the links below before visiting.
POINT
POINT01
Chief surgeon Dr. Kazuo Ichikawa is certified by STAAR Surgical as an ICL Senior Expert Instructor — one of only two in Japan (as of May 2025) — and has been involved in ICL treatment since its clinical-trial stage.
Our team also includes physicians who are active internationally through overseas medical aid and academic society work.
Because our doctors are active in their own specialties as well as in ICL surgery, they examine the condition of your eyes carefully from multiple angles.
Among the Expert Instructors certified by STAAR Surgical, these are doctors who have contributed to ICL treatment over a long period and are qualified to give technical instruction in ICL surgery. There are only two in Japan.
They provide technical instruction in ICL surgery to ophthalmologists in Japan, attend surgeries, make final decisions on certification, and help define the certification system. There are only twelve in Japan.
POINT02
To achieve better post-operative results we perform the pre-operative examination twice, so that the optimal power for each patient is measured accurately and over-correction is prevented. We also perform visual field and fundus examinations so that early signs of glaucoma — common among people with myopia — are not missed.
An orthoptist who has worked in ICL research for many years, with many presentations and papers at major conferences in Japan and abroad, is on our staff. Drawing on that knowledge and experience, we counsel each patient carefully using detailed screening data, so that everyone can proceed with full understanding and peace of mind.
POINT03
In addition to conventional ICL we also treat presbyopia. We propose lenses suited to each patient's eyes and lifestyle, such as EDOF (extended depth of focus) ICL and IPCL (bifocal implantable contact lenses).
The main benefit of correcting presbyopia with an implantable contact lens is reduced dependence on glasses and improved uncorrected vision. The benefits you can expect differ by method.
Four ways of addressing presbyopia, compared by advantage and disadvantage. Which one suits you depends on the condition of your eyes and how you use them day to day — we propose the best option at your examination.
A lens designed to focus at several distances — far, near and intermediate. Suited to people who want to rely less on glasses.
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Disadvantages
A lens that extends focus from far to intermediate distance. Contrast loss is smaller than with multifocal lenses and sharpness is comparable to a monofocal lens, so we recommend it for people who want vision that feels natural.
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Lenses of different powers are implanted in each eye, one mainly for distance and the other mainly for near. With both eyes open the brain uses them naturally, so you can see reasonably well both far and near.
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Surgery in which the correction for myopia or astigmatism is set deliberately low. It suits people with mild myopia or astigmatism, and mainly uses monofocal lenses.
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POINT04
We maintain advanced medical equipment in order to deliver stable, high-quality surgery.
Images captured by a high-grade digital microscope are shown on a high-resolution 3D 4K monitor, and the surgeon operates while viewing that sharp, three-dimensional image through polarized glasses. This "heads-up surgery" produces more precise and stable results and raises the reliability of the procedure.
POINT05
Right after surgery you rest at the clinic for about an hour. We ask you to wear protective glasses for a set period.
We also explain carefully what to be mindful of in daily life after surgery.
If lens exchange or removal becomes necessary from a medical standpoint, we handle it free of charge within three years after surgery.
RESERVE
Grand Central Tower Tokyo Eye Clinic is fully reservation-based. Please book from the links below before visiting.
ABOUT ICL
ICL surgery places a small lens inside the eye to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism and restore uncorrected vision .
Unlike LASIK, which reshapes the cornea, ICL leaves the cornea intact and places the lens between the iris and the crystalline lens. For this reason it is also called an implantable contact lens or a phakic intraocular lens.
It can treat high myopia and astigmatism that LASIK cannot, and regression of vision after surgery is said to be rare.
Because the cornea is not shaved, contrast sensitivity and night vision are said to be better.
Since the corneal surface is not widely incised, post-operative dry eye is said to be less likely than with LASIK.
If necessary, or if another treatment is needed in the future, the implanted lens can be removed.
Surgery tends to cost more than LASIK.
Lights may appear to blur at night (halo and glare).
As it is intraocular surgery, there is a very rare risk of infection (endophthalmitis), raised eye pressure, or other complications.
Rarely the implanted lens can shift, which may require a second procedure.
* At our clinic the surgical fee includes consultations, examinations and medication for up to three months after surgery, and a three-year warranty period is provided.
SURGEONS
Surgery is performed by doctors certified as ICL surgeons.
Only two in Japan Senior Expert Instructor
Kazuo IchikawaKazuo Ichikawa
Chief surgeon / Doctor of Medicine
1978 Graduated from Aichi Medical University 1983 Completed the Graduate School of Medicine (Ophthalmology), Nagoya University 1983 Department of Ophthalmology, Shakai Hoken Chukyo Hospital (now JCHO Chukyo Hospital) 1986 Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology, Shakai Hoken Chukyo Hospital 2002 Visiting Professor, Dalian Medical University, China 2003 Part-time Lecturer, Kitasato University School of Medicine 2014 Director, Visual Research Institute, Chukyo Eye Clinic 2014 Ophthalmology Advisor, JCHO Chukyo Hospital 2017 Visiting Professor, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University 2020 President, Japanese Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2025 Chief Surgeon, Grand Central Tower Tokyo Eye Clinic
Kei IchikawaKei Ichikawa
Surgeon
2008 Graduated from the School of Medicine, Aichi Medical University 2008 Shakai Hoken Chukyo Hospital (now JCHO Chukyo Hospital) 2010 Department of Ophthalmology, Shakai Hoken Chukyo Hospital (now JCHO Chukyo Hospital) 2013 Department of Ophthalmology, Gifu Red Cross Hospital 2019 Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology, Aoyama General Hospital
Satoshi GotodaSatoshi Gotoda
Surgeon
2014 Graduated from Showa University School of Medicine (now Showa Medical University) 2016 Department of Ophthalmology, Toranomon Hospital 2017 Department of Ophthalmology, Yokohama City University Medical Center 2018 Department of Ophthalmology, Toho University Omori Medical Center / Omori Red Cross Hospital 2021 Domestic research fellowship, Department of Ophthalmology, Kitasato University Hospital 2022 Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Kitasato University School of Medicine 2023 Chukyo Eye Clinic 2025 Senior Physician / Head of Corneal Services, Chukyo Eye Clinic
Sho IchikawaSho Ichikawa
Director
2013 Graduated from Aichi Medical University 2013 Shakai Hoken Chukyo Hospital (now JCHO Chukyo Hospital) 2015 Department of Ophthalmology, JCHO Chukyo Hospital 2017 Department of Ophthalmology, Gifu Red Cross Hospital 2023 Chukyo Eye Clinic 2025 Senior Physician / Head of Strabismus Services, Chukyo Eye Clinic 2025 Director, Grand Central Tower Tokyo Eye Clinic
FLOW
First you undergo a suitability screening. Afterwards we explain the results, and for those suited to ICL we also explain the surgery.
[Speed plan]If you have already completed the contact-lens rest period, you can proceed to the first pre-operative examination on the same day as the screening.
After the examination, the doctor and staff explain the flow of surgery and the points to note afterwards. Once you are satisfied, you pay the surgical fee and we order the lens. We provide the eye drops needed before surgery — please use them as instructed. Once the lens arrives we finalise the surgery date.
| Type | Rest period |
|---|---|
| Soft contact lenses without astigmatism correction | 1 week |
| Soft contact lenses with astigmatism correction | 2 weeks |
| Hard contact lenses | 3 weeks |
ICL is day surgery. Please come without foundation or eye make-up, and wear glasses rather than contact lenses. Your vision is hazy right after surgery, so you cannot drive that day. Vision becomes clear the next day, but returning to work is possible from the second day after surgery at the earliest.
Regular visits are needed after surgery to monitor your progress — frequently at first, then at gradually longer intervals.
Drops dilate the pupil and provide anaesthesia. A roughly 3 mm incision is made at the edge of the cornea.
The lens is inserted through the incision.
The lens position is adjusted and fixed between the iris and the crystalline lens.
The dilated pupil is constricted with medication to finish. The corneal incision heals naturally, so no suturing is needed.
COST
| Suitability screening | Free |
|---|---|
| Pre-operative examination and consultation | ¥33,000 |
| ICL | One eye | Both eyes |
|---|---|---|
| Myopia, without astigmatism | ¥330,000 | ¥660,000 |
| Myopia, with astigmatism | ¥385,000 | ¥770,000 |
| Myopia, without astigmatismOperated by a Senior Expert Instructor | ¥385,000 | ¥770,000 |
| Myopia, with astigmatismOperated by a Senior Expert Instructor | ¥440,000 | ¥880,000 |
| Hyperopia, without astigmatism | ¥385,000 | ¥770,000 |
| Hyperopia, with astigmatism | ¥440,000 | ¥880,000 |
| ICL / IPCL (for presbyopia) | One eye | Both eyes |
| Without astigmatism | ¥440,000 | ¥880,000 |
| With astigmatism | ¥495,000 | ¥990,000 |
* The surgical fee covers the surgery itself plus consultations, examinations and medication from just before surgery until three months afterwards. * This is self-pay treatment and is not covered by health insurance. * Presbyopia-compatible ICL is performed by a Senior Expert Instructor.
| Consultation from three months after surgery (per visit) | ¥11,000 |
|---|
| Lens exchange | Within 3 years / free, including size and power changes |
|---|---|
| Lens removal | Within 3 years / free |
* The warranty applies when a doctor judges it to be medically necessary.
FAQ
There are options aimed at making both distance and near vision easier, including presbyopia-compatible implantable lenses (IPCL) and EDOF lenses that extend the depth of focus. Which lens suits you depends on the condition of your eyes and on which distances matter most in your work and hobbies. We will ask about your lifestyle during counselling and propose accordingly.
Because the lens is ordered to match each individual eye, it usually takes several weeks from examination to surgery. The exact period varies with the power and type of lens. If you have a fixed schedule in mind, let us know early and we will do our best to accommodate it.
Because this is self-pay care, a health insurance card is not required. Please bring any spectacles you use, something showing the type and power of your contact lenses, and any examination data or referral letter from another clinic if you have one. Dilating eye drops are used at the screening examination, so sunglasses make the journey home more comfortable.
Fees depend on whether you are correcting myopia or hyperopia, whether astigmatism is included, which surgeon operates, and which lens you choose. The amount for each procedure is listed in our fee table. The first screening and counselling are free, but the pre-operative examination and consultation after you decide to proceed are chargeable. We will explain a quotation together with your treatment plan at counselling.
Yes. The first examination and counseling to determine suitability for ICL or cataract treatment are free. Please make a reservation in advance as the clinic is fully reservation-based.
ACCESS
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〒108-0075 東京都港区港南2-16-4 品川グランドセントラルタワー16階 TEL：0120-210-109
Google MapJR Yamanote / Keihin-Tohoku / Yokosuka / Tokaido Line — Shinagawa Station 3 min. walk from the Konan Exit
We do not have a contracted car park. Please use one of the nearby pay car parks. Thank you for your understanding.
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00–18:00 Sun 10:00–13:00 Closed: Mon & Tue
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Please consider carefully whether ICL surgery is the right vision-correction method for you, taking into account the condition of your eyes, your lifestyle and the cost.
It is important to understand the risks and possible complications before undergoing surgery. When considering it, discuss things thoroughly with an ophthalmologist and describe your eye condition, your lifestyle and the vision you hope for in detail.
Experience how you will see through a pre-operative trial, and proceed with surgery only once you are satisfied.
RESERVE
Grand Central Tower Tokyo Eye Clinic is fully reservation-based. Please book from the links below before visiting.
Consultation hours: Wed–Sat 10:00–18:00 / Sun 10:00–13:00 (closed Mon & Tue)
