Ophthalmologist Recommendation

[NokYai611]

Hi….Can anyone recommend an Opthomologist.  Prefer Pattaya but would be willing to travel to Bangkok.

Thanks!

[RayOday]

17 minutes ago, NokYai611 said:

Hi….Can anyone recommend an Opthomologist.  Prefer Pattaya but would be willing to travel to Bangkok.

Thanks!

I can highly recommend Dr Kirati Pungpapong at Bumrungrad.

He performed two Toric corneal transplants for me. I don't think I could have received better treatment anywhere and I have lived in 8 countries (5 in Europe, 2 N. America, 1 Africa).

[scubascuba3]

In Pattaya Klang give this clinic a go, open evenings, Dr works in a hospital daytime. Usually these type of clinics are cheaper and quicker than a hospital

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nPfSdHcUhw9PZxUv6

[JohnAllan]

On 1/19/2024 at 11:00 AM, NokYai611 said:

Hi….Can anyone recommend an Opthomologist.  Prefer Pattaya but would be willing to travel to Bangkok.

Thanks!

Not per se ... but this is Thailand.

 

Go to a hospital ... either a recommended one, or the closest one, to where you're staying. Try Bangkok General ... there is a branch in Pattaya.

[BKKBike09]

On 1/19/2024 at 11:00 AM, NokYai611 said:

Hi….Can anyone recommend an Opthomologist.  Prefer Pattaya but would be willing to travel to Bangkok.

Thanks!

 

Depends on what you need and how quickly - a retinal specialist, a corneal specialist etc. For a routine check up or for surgery?

 

However if you are experiencing sudden onset visual defects, go to the nearest opthalmology department without delay today.

 

[thecyclist]

22 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

In Pattaya Klang give this clinic a go, open evenings, Dr works in a hospital daytime. Usually these type of clinics are cheaper and quicker than a hospital

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nPfSdHcUhw9PZxUv6

Certainly quicker. I was at the Banglamung public hospital to ask about cataract surgery .Their "queue " is 2 years. I am not making this up. They referred me to a hospital in Sri Racha.

[khunjeff]

Rutnin Eye Hospital on Asoke in Bangkok is the top ophthalmological facility in Thailand - they have dozens of doctors specializing in every aspect of vision and eye care 

[blazes]

anyone know the cost of an entropion operation?  Plus ophthalmologist for the job (anywhere  in Th)?

 

Entropion = lower lid eyelash growing in instead of out.

[jensmann]

Had cataract surgery in a Thai Military hospital. One eye.

PERFECT. baht 19,000.

 

[scubascuba3]

18 minutes ago, jensmann said:

Had cataract surgery in a Thai Military hospital. One eye.

PERFECT. baht 19,000.

 

which hospital? presumably that's not the name? how long ago?

[MJCM]

2 hours ago, khunjeff said:

Rutnin Eye Hospital on Asoke in Bangkok is the top ophthalmological facility in Thailand - they have dozens of doctors specializing in every aspect of vision and eye care 

+1

 

and the Doc I recommend there is Dr Roy, excellent English and a very nice guy. He operated on my Retinal Detachment (and also my Cataract (both eyes) and no issues.

 

He also works in Bumrungrad.

 

[lavender19]

I have just had eye surgery at Ramathibodi hospital. Excellent treatment. Same doctors as Rutin and fraction of the cost of Bumagrand and Rutin.

[Tonsan]

Dr. Bunyaporn at Bangkok Pattaya gets my vote. Excellent English and superb treatment at reasonable price 

[bradiston]

On 1/20/2024 at 3:15 PM, jensmann said:

Had cataract surgery in a Thai Military hospital. One eye.

PERFECT. baht 19,000.

 

When and where?

[domdom]

Excellent one Khun Ataporn in Bangkok Pattaya Hospital..got a surgery from her..retinist specialist but also of course does other..

Dr Roy in Rutnin hospital BGK..

Highly recommended..perfect English..of course Rutnin cheaper than BPH and excellent specialists. Worth a visit

Have a nice day

[Jumbo1968]

On 1/20/2024 at 12:47 PM, JohnAllan said:

Not per se ... but this is Thailand.

 

Go to a hospital ... either a recommended one, or the closest one, to where you're staying. Try Bangkok General ... there is a branch in Pattaya.

They don’t employ optometrists.

[Jumbo1968]

On 1/19/2024 at 3:26 PM, scubascuba3 said:

In Pattaya Klang give this clinic a go, open evenings, Dr works in a hospital daytime. Usually these type of clinics are cheaper and quicker than a hospital

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nPfSdHcUhw9PZxUv6

I went there the other, eyetest, it’s always very busy, I was first in line but 4/5 Thais turned up after me. I think she ‘rushed’ me, charged ฿1000 for eye test, 15 minutes it took.

 

[Jumbo1968]

6 hours ago, bradiston said:

When and where?

That’s very cheap, I paid around ฿90000 at Bangkok Jomtien a few months back.

[bradiston]

3 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

That’s very cheap, I paid around ฿90000 at Bangkok Jomtien a few months back.

My thoughts and at least one other's. I've been quoted around 50k at Bangkok Pattaya for one. Same at Jomtien. He's either talking about 10 years ago or making it up I'd suggest.

[scubascuba3]

37 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

I went there the other, eyetest, it’s always very busy, I was first in line but 4/5 Thais turned up after me. I think she ‘rushed’ me, charged ฿1000 for eye test, 15 minutes it took.

 

What tests did she do? glaucoma?did you get a prescription? it's possible they get very efficient as they are so busy, Dr Apichai ENT specialist is very fast

Edited January 22 by scubascuba3

[Jumbo1968]

19 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

What tests did she do? glaucoma?did you get a prescription? it's possible they get very efficient as they are so busy, Dr Apichai ENT specialist is very fast

I have glaucoma and just recently had my cataracts done, she did the pinhole test, the Visual Acuity Test and tried a few different lenses, her opinion was she couldn’t improve my right eye but could my left eye with glass although didn’t spend a great deal of time on that. I never asked not did she volunteer a prescription, I didn’t see any signs of a computer or printer in the office.

[scubascuba3]

3 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

I have glaucoma and just recently had my cataracts done, she did the pinhole test, the Visual Acuity Test and tried a few different lenses, her opinion was she couldn’t improve my right eye but could my left eye with glass although didn’t spend a great deal of time on that. I never asked not did she volunteer a prescription, I didn’t see any signs of a computer or printer in the office.

Sounds an average experience, but I'll give her a go when i need a check done. Not sure how she can cope without a computer and printer at least in the background somewhere, also makes you wonder if she has modern equipment for her checks

[Jumbo1968]

5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Sounds an average experience, but I'll give her a go when i need a check done. Not sure how she can cope without a computer and printer at least in the background somewhere, also makes you wonder if she has modern equipment for her checks

If you go get there about 15 minutes before opening time as there are always 4/5 customers, don’t be disappointed as she doesn’t always open, some times has ‘holidays’

[thecyclist]

On 1/20/2024 at 3:15 PM, jensmann said:

Had cataract surgery in a Thai Military hospital. One eye.

PERFECT. baht 19,000.

 

Where was that, and did you have to stay overnight or was it done on an outpatient basis?It seems that government hospitals require you to spend a night in the hospital (in Vietnam 2 nights),while all private hospitals ,in Thailand and Vietnam, let you go home the same day. I am trying to find an exception.

[Jumbo1968]

3 minutes ago, thecyclist said:

Where was that, and did you have to stay overnight or was it done on an outpatient basis?It seems that government hospitals require you to spend a night in the hospital (in Vietnam 2 nights),while all private hospitals ,in Thailand and Vietnam, let you go home the same day. I am trying to find an exception.

I had 45 minute prep with eye drops to freeze my eye, the actual procedure took 15 minutes, I was allowed to leave after 15 minutes in the Recovery Romm, no more than a couple of hours at the hospital.

[thecyclist]

51 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

I had 45 minute prep with eye drops to freeze my eye, the actual procedure took 15 minutes, I was allowed to leave after 15 minutes in the Recovery Romm, no more than a couple of hours at the hospital.

Perfect. But at what cost?

[Jumbo1968]

16 minutes ago, thecyclist said:

Perfect. But at what cost?

Around ฿90000 which included follow up appointments and medication, Dr Sante Bangkok Jomtien. It depends on the lense which is fitted, my left eye required a more expensive lense. You can have lenses where you won’t need reading specs, more expensive but I was advised they were not for me because of my glaucoma. 

Edited January 22 by Jumbo1968
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[PeterCouling]

For the best replacement lens, I had both eyes operated on for cataracts at Banphaeo Hospital in Chan Rd Bangkok for 25k each eye. While a very busy Eye And Cataract surgery department that really needs Thai speaking or a Thai with you, it is very organised. First time patients must go in person for an appointment and to register. This compared to Rutnin quote at 17Ok, Pattaya International at 70k per eye and others at higher than my final choice.

[Jumbo1968]

8 minutes ago, PeterCouling said:

For the best replacement lens, I had both eyes operated on for cataracts at Banphaeo Hospital in Chan Rd Bangkok for 25k each eye. While a very busy Eye And Cataract surgery department that really needs Thai speaking or a Thai with you, it is very organised. First time patients must go in person for an appointment and to register. This compared to Rutnin quote at 17Ok, Pattaya International at 70k per eye and others at higher than my final choice.

Laser surgery ?

[Qman]

On 1/19/2024 at 2:26 AM, scubascuba3 said:

In Pattaya Klang give this clinic a go, open evenings, Dr works in a hospital daytime. Usually these type of clinics are cheaper and quicker than a hospital

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nPfSdHcUhw9PZxUv6

I went to see her in 2019 as was having an issue with one eye.  A one person clinic and you just que up and wait.  She ultimately was able to diagnose a hole in the macula which requires surgery to repair.  I was leaving in two weeks so waited until returning home and had that diagnosis confirmed by a specialist with surgery shortly thereafter.  While her office and equipment seems basic compared to western clinics she was able to make the correct diagnosis which is a credit to her skills.

 

As for the top Opthmologists the Rutnin Clinic in Bangkok is considered the top eye clinic in Thailand.  I did go there with a friend about 10 years ago and they have a large clientel with many from Arab countries who come for eye care.  Depending on the severity of your issue they would be worth a visit as well.