About LIME

Members

An introduction to the Group’s members

Reiko Arita

Reiko Arita

Department of Ophthalmology, Itoh Clinic

I strive every day to get more people interested in and to tell more people about “oil in tears” (it’s a topic I’m passionate about).
My dream is, along with my 6 friends, to widely expand a host of information on various aspects of meibomian gland dysfunction.

Motoko
Kawashima

Motoko Kawashima

Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine

I routinely see patients and I am conducting research in order to ascertain the pathology of meibomian gland dysfunction and to develop new treatments. I am endeavoring to help patients benefit from my findings.

Shizuka Koh

Shizuka Koh

Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine

I am interested in the surface of the eye and vision. The ocular surface needs to be in good condition in order to see clearly, and the meibomian glands are a key component of vision. I am examining and exploring various aspects of meibomian glands.

Rika Shirakawa

Rika Shirakawa

Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tokyo School of Medicine

I am conducting basic and clinical research on the meibomian glands. I am examining the meibomian glands of various people, both young and old and male and female. I seek to ascertain the causes of eye and eyelid problems and I am searching for better treatments.

Takashi Suzuki

Takashi Suzuki

Ishizuchi EYE Clinic

I am examining the relationship between the eye and microorganisms. The eyelids have normal bacterial flora, and I think those flora might be related to conditions affecting the meibomian glands. I am striving to explain the microbiology of the meibomian glands.