Eye consultant and optician

[skorts]

Looking for a recommendation for an eye specialist in Chiang Mai (or Bangkok if necessary) to review problematic “floaters” in my left eye and separately an optician who can review my contact lens prescription. 

 

Aged 61 and have had “eye floaters” in both eyes for several years but they have never bothered me. 

 

About 7 months ago I noticed a sudden increase of “eye floaters” in my left eye and went straight to a private hospital in Chiang Mai to check for retinal detachment and was seen by an eye consultant. After dilating my pupil and conducting thorough checks I was diagnosed with vitreous degeneration with no treatment required. 

 

During this appointment and my annual eye checks cataracts have never been mentioned to me. 

 

I imported Vitro Cap N from the U.K. which contains micronutrients for changes of the vitreous body in the eyes, such as eye floaters and has had good results. After 6 months of taking Vitro Cap (as recommended) my “eye floaters” have become worse in my left eye and are now bothering me. It feels a bit like I have a windscreen wiper going across my eye. 

 

On a separate note I have struggled with finding an optician who understands and can advise on my contact lens prescription in Thailand. I have seen eye consultants at private hospitals who don’t seem to understand the astigmatism in both of my eyes and the eye tests I have had to check my contact lens prescription have been very basic with no recommendations or changes to my prescription. 

 

One eye consultant at a private hospital in Chiang Mai told me very few Thai people wear contact lenses due to the cost (which is understandable) and as a result it is not an area they are particularly knowledgeable about.

 

Before moving to Thailand my contact lens prescription had not changed in the U.K. for several years but having not had my eyes tested in the U.K. for 6 years, since I have not left Thailand, I am keen to get a thorough contact lens assessment. 

 

Any suggestions gratefully received. Thank you. 

[Sheryl]

It would be worthwhile coming to Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok. You need s thorough retinsl exam. 

 

As part of thr routine checks they do on new patients your prescription will be measured, no need to separatly see an optician  (who are often not very well trained in Thailand and certainly ard not skilled re contact lenses). Just tell the doctor you need a contact lens prescription when you see him re the  floaters. 

 

Suggest this doctor at Rutnin:

 

https://www.rutnin.com/en/doctor/resume.36.1_Medical_history_0_0.html

 

If unavailable then:

 

https://www.rutnin.com/en/doctor/resume.5.1_Medical_history_0_0.html

[skorts]

11 hours ago, Sheryl said:

It would be worthwhile coming to Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok. You need s thorough retinsl exam. 

 

As part of thr routine checks they do on new patients your prescription will be measured, no need to separatly see an optician  (who are often not very well trained in Thailand and certainly ard not skilled re contact lenses). Just tell the doctor you need a contact lens prescription when you see him re the  floaters. 

 

Suggest this doctor at Rutnin:

 

https://www.rutnin.com/en/doctor/resume.36.1_Medical_history_0_0.html

 

If unavailable then:

 

https://www.rutnin.com/en/doctor/resume.5.1_Medical_history_0_0.html

Thank you so much Sheryl. Your feedback certainly concurs with my experience in Thailand. I will look to book an appointment at Rutnin Eye Hospital with the consultant you recommend. 

[GreasyFingers]

On 4/5/2025 at 8:50 AM, skorts said:

Thank you so much Sheryl. Your feedback certainly concurs with my experience in Thailand. I will look to book an appointment at Rutnin Eye Hospital with the consultant you recommend. 

Sheryl knows her stuff but Rutnin is over serviced and horribly expensive (unless an Arab Sheik) because of it. I have been advised that I need a vitrecomy to clear my floaters. Having had one done there it would be an absolute last resort.

[Sheryl]

1 hour ago, GreasyFingers said:

Sheryl knows her stuff but Rutnin is over serviced and horribly expensive (unless an Arab Sheik) because of it. I have been advised that I need a vitrecomy to clear my floaters. Having had one done there it would be an absolute last resort.

It is no more expensive than other private hospitals and less than some.

[GreasyFingers]

44 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

It is no more expensive than other private hospitals and less than some.

I will disagree with that. As I said they grossly over service what is needed.

[skorts]

14 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

Sheryl knows her stuff but Rutnin is over serviced and horribly expensive (unless an Arab Sheik) because of it. I have been advised that I need a vitrecomy to clear my floaters. Having had one done there it would be an absolute last resort.

Thanks for your feedback. I have in-patient (including day surgery) insurance with a relatively high excess to keep the premium down. I think the cost of any surgery is likely to exceed this excess at any private hospital in Thailand. So my focus is on seeing the best consultant/surgeon. As you say Sheryl knows her stuff so I will book an appointment with one of the consultants Sheryl recommends at Rutnin (taking on board and being aware of your comments) and see what they say. Being assessed by one of the top eye consultants/surgeons is the most important thing for me particularly if surgery is recommended. 

[GreasyFingers]

8 minutes ago, skorts said:

Thanks for your feedback. I have in-patient (including day surgery) insurance with a relatively high excess to keep the premium down. I think the cost of any surgery is likely to exceed this excess at any private hospital in Thailand. So my focus is on seeing the best consultant/surgeon. As you say Sheryl knows her stuff so I will book an appointment with one of the consultants Sheryl recommends at Rutnin (taking on board and being aware of your comments) and see what they say. Being assessed by one of the top eye consultants/surgeons is the most important thing for me particularly if surgery is recommended. 

Good thinking, especially as you have insurance.