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samtam ..... I arrived at 9:30am for my 11:00am appointment.  I was directed to about 4 or 5 rooms.  Got drops in both eyes to dilate the pupils before seeing Dr Roy and they told me my vision would be blurry for 4 - 6 hours.  I jokingly asked if I would be issued a white stick when I left the hospital but that sailed over the nurse's head. ????

Sheryl, you got that right,

"Rutnin is a great hospital but both their appointment scheduling and "estimation" functions leave a lot to be desired."

My appointment with Dr Roy was at 11:00am and I waited until 1:00pm to see him.

Thank you TantrikLvr.  That is good information and if that price is for the new premium, tri-focal lens it is a very good price.  So the Thai Eye Center is separate from Samitivej Hospital?

Hi samtam, we were at Rutnin the same day?  Funny how your pre-op exam was more than mine but you got a cheaper estimation.

Thank you doctormann for your reply.  That sounds exceptionally cheap, you are a farang right? ????????   I will call or visit the hospital and check it out.  Excellent results and your eyes are fine now?

Thank you Sheryl but I think you are incorrect. I specifically asked the Estimator why the price was so high.  I assumed like yourself that the estimation was for the more expensive lens and that is why I informed her again that I wanted the quote for the basic monofocal lens.  She told me that she gave me the correct estimation.

I am in need of cataract surgery for one eye and I would like to know if any members have current, 2022 knowledge of surgery prices of hospitals in Bangkok or Chonburi.

I have seen past posts about this topic on this forum but unfortunately  the information is outdated and archived.  However, I did note previous recommendations of Rutnin Hospital in Bangkok and the surgeon, Dr Roy C.  The prices for cataract surgery at this hospital in June 2017 reported by a member was 65,000 - 70,000 B.

I made an appointment and this past Tuesday 28th June, I went to Rutnin for an eye examination for which I paid 3,850 B that included the consultation with Dr Roy.  He confirmed that my right eye was  in need of surgery, etc. and I told him that I had already decided on a monofocal IOL lens implant.  After discussing the pros and cons, risks and benefits he directed me to my last room destination of my examination, "the Estimator."

I expected an increase from the 2017 price estimation but I was totally shocked at the price I was being quoted, 130,000 - 140,000 Baht!

And of course in expected Thai style below the estimation it is stated, "A 100% deposit of the estimated cost is required upon procedure or prior to admission."

Needless to say, I will not be proceeding with the surgery at Rutnin Hospital.  Do any of the members here have any recommendations of a good quality Hospital in the Bangkok/Chonburi area where I can get reliable, experienced cataract surgery performed?