How are the eye specialists in Thailand

[krey]

I have had a condition since I was young that makes me wear glasses for double vision

it has been getting a little hard for me to handle lately in my late 30's and was planning on seeing an eye specialist. I would consider flying home

but was curious on the skill level, experiences with eye specialist others have had hear like at some of the major hospitals here in Thailand

I would want this eye specialist to be highly knowledgeable, such as up to date on the latest methods, surgeries and so forth.

That does not mean I am looking for the most expensive I am just looking for some of the best, if it happens they are the most expensive well that is ok

In ay case any recommendations, stories and so forth on hospitals, certain doctors etc would all help

thank you

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Recommend that you check out the RUTNIN EYE HOSPITAL on Sukumvit Soi 21 (Soi Asoke).

Mac

[krey]

Recommend that you check out the RUTNIN EYE HOSPITAL on Sukumvit Soi 21 (Soi Asoke).

Mac

thanks too bad there English version of their website seems to be not working

[ThaidDown]

Not this one?

http://www.rutnin.com/eng/contact.php

[Jimbo551]

Recommend that you check out the RUTNIN EYE HOSPITAL on Sukumvit Soi 21 (Soi Asoke).

Mac

I agree. Had excellent treatment there and they have many specialists.

First consultation is very cheap. I only paid about Baht 1,200.

[Suradit69]

Recommend that you check out the RUTNIN EYE HOSPITAL on Sukumvit Soi 21 (Soi Asoke).

Mac

Rutnin is definitely the best, but I've been seeing a retinal specialist at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Dr. Attaporn, who is also excellent. I had/have sub-retinal bleeding (a wet form of macular degeneration) that puts damaging pressure on the optic nerve and causes visual distortion as well as partial loss of vision. Had about 6 injections of a cancer drug directly into the eyeball over several months to stop the angiogenesis and to curtail the bleeding. The leakage and deterioration have been on hold for about two years now following the treatment.

Since I stay in Pattaya and I knew I would have numerous visits for treatment and follow-up I wanted to avoid having to travel that often to Bangkok if I had chosen to use Rutnin. I think Dr. Attaporn provided (and continues to provide) excellent care.

[bheppell]

they are good , and considerably cheaper than usual western counterparts. the Rutnin Eye hospital in Bangkok is highly rated , but i have read an article by a USA registered eye surgeon that one should beware of opthalmic surgeons who still use injection mode for anasthaetic into ocular area prior to surgery - some Thai surgeons still do this, even at the big modern hospitals in Bangokok.

[malt25]

How are the eye specialists in Thailand...... special !

[Strangebrew]

I suggest you fly to the Bay area near San Francisco best eye doctors there. After all it is your eyes Would you trust some one who is not fluent in English to work on your eyes? Oh this isn't Thai bashing for the PC here this about a man's sight.

Edited December 29, 2014 by Strangebrew

[ericg1953]

+1 on Rutnin. Very competent and thorough. Flying to the US for an eye exam seems unnecessary at this point. I believe if you have any serious issue it will be detected at Rutnin during your exam

Edited December 29, 2014 by ericg1953

[SinCityGr8One]

For what ever reason the Rutnin Eye Hospital Home page just don't work.

However, access this to begin the information trail :http://www.rutnin.com/eng/about.php. My Doctor there is Nisa Sothornwit, M.D. and I give Her 2 thumbs up. However, there are 3 pages of Doctors to choose from. Call first and see who specializes in your particular problem. Rutnin Eye Hospital and it's staff can be summed up in one word: Amazing!

[SinCityGr8One]

Just a tad bit more info about Rutnin Eye Hospital:

Founded in 1964 by Professor Dr. Uthai Rutnin MD, FACS , Rutnin Eye Hospital was Thailand's first private hospital specializing exclusively in Ophthalmology, the medical and surgical care of the eyes. Our dedication to the highest quality eye care has created a team of highly skilled and experienced ophthalmologists using the best in technology to provide premium care for your eyes.

Dr. Uthai Rutnin was Thailand's first retinal specialist and founder of the Ophthalmology Department of Ramathibodi Teaching Hospital of Mahidol University, one of Thailand's leading medical schools.

Today, Rutnin Eye Hospital remains Thailand's only hospital specializing solely in Ophthalmology. At present the hospital comprises 29 Board Certified surgeons in every subspecialty of the eye including the cornea, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, vitreo-retina, oculoplastics, pediatric ophthalmology and excimer laser refractive surgery. With over 35 years of experience, Rutnin Eye Hospital combines excellence in medical and surgical procedures, investment in the latest technology, and the highest standards of safety to care for your eyes.

DR. UTHAI RUTNIN: Prior to founding Rutnin Eye Hospital Dr. Uthai Rutnin reproduced the first detailed drawings of the retina during his retinal fellowship at Harvard University. These historical drawings have since become classics in textbooks of Ophthalmology.

When he returned from the United States in 1964, Dr. Uthai Rutnin was Thailand's first retinal specialist. He was one of the key figures in modernizing and implementing western standards for Thai Ophthalmic practice. As part of his civil service, he founded and headed the Ophthalmology Department of Ramathibodi Hospital, one of Thailand's largest teaching hospitals. In a lifetime dedicated to clinical and academic Ophthalmology he made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ophthalmology in Thailand.

Give them a call. Chok Dee!

[thrilled]

My fiancé went to an eye specialist.He failed to tell her that one of her eyes wasn't good for long distance.She had to go to an

Eye doctor in the US to tell her that.I will inform her about Rutnin.

[KhnomKhnom]

I spoil myself on my health; thus, I go to the range of doctors at Bumrungrad Hospital in BKK. They have all my health records for over 12 years in their computers... which comes up on the doctors screen on his desk! I hear many asking about the "best AND cheapest." There are the rare occasions when that happens, but the best rule is, across the board from trinkets to brain surgery, the cheapest is NOT the best.

Further, all personal evaluations of health care places are unique because few people go to many doctors for the same exam or procedure. The essence of comparison is selection from within a group and that does not happen in most cases, so all you can get is..... "My new Honda CR-V is the best car I have ever had" when his previous car was a Corvair.... and has owned two cars for ten yrs.

I have all my eye exams done by an M.D., not an optometrist, and my two cataract surgeries by the head of Bumrungrad's eye dept. No problems and super care................ but then I have not had cataract removal any other place.

[Anon999]

Recommend that you check out the RUTNIN EYE HOSPITAL on Sukumvit Soi 21 (Soi Asoke).

Mac

thanks too bad there English version of their website seems to be not working

It appears to be the Home Page that is 'on holiday'. Try the link on the Google page to List of Subspeciality Clinics. Yo can navigate from there,

[pmarlin]

The wife and I see Pattaramon

Bunnapradist, M.D. I have been seeing her since 2011 and very happy with treatment. I have vein occlusion in the right eye and ocular hypertension in both eyes, All under control thanks to the Hospital and my doctor. My wife had laser sugary in both eyes from the same doctor. By the way she is fluent in English. I highly recommend Rutnin Eye Hospital

[macapie]

There is an eye specialist in Pattaya called Pattaya Eye Clinic, that is just off Soi Yumae who has done magic things for at least 4 people I know of, He also works at the Major hospitals in Pattaya but cheaper at his clinic. Some of the blokes I know wore specs.for 20 or 30 years and now can read without them. Get some Quotes after diagnosis !!!!!

[Jessy56]

Hi friends!! I have heterochromia iridis by birth and one eye color is blue and other is green but I really don’t like this. People tease me for this. So I want to know if this something which can be cured or shall I try lenses?

different colored eyes

[Issangeorge]

I once knew a girl like that, I found it very attractive, sure never teased her.

[Sheryl]

Hi friends!! I have heterochromia iridis by birth and one eye color is blue and other is green but I really don’t like this. People tease me for this. So I want to know if this something which can be cured or shall I try lenses?

different colored eyes

This cannot be changed. Your only recourse, if it really bothers you, is tinted contact lenses.

Blue and green eyes tend to fade a bit in color as you age (and people also tend to judge/comment on appearance less as you age) so with time this may be less of an issue for you.

[SiamRose]

Is there any particular general ophthalmologist at Rutnin or elsewhere in Bangkok that anyone would recommend?

Rutnin don't seem to have any eye check-up package which seems surprising. Can anyone recommend a general eye check up

package elsewhere?

Edited January 5, 2015 by SiamRose

[lopburi3]

Not sure what you would want in a "package" - at Vejthani Hospital any visit starts with normal 20 foot chart reading of each eye using normal glasses and pinhole. Then blood pressure test. Then Autorefraction/Autokeratometry computer test. Then air pop computer pressure test. Then you would visit ophthalmologist for history/exam and and further testing they/you feel needed. In my case always have slit lamp exam and every few months CVFT. Also often have eye drop type pressure test to confirm readings.

Unless you require medications such hospitals visits are not that expensive. For medications you normally are best advised to obtain information and buy elsewhere.

[HooHaa]

mis post

Edited January 7, 2015 by HooHaa

[SiamRose]

Lopburi3, i'm not too sure to be honest. I've never had a full eye check-up, just an opticians visit. But i've noticed

some changes to my vision recently and think it would be a good idea to get a full check up. What you describe

sounds pretty good. And Bumrungrad offer a comprehensive sounding package for Bt 9,000.

But Rutnin, which is reputed to be the best eye hospital in Thailand, said they don't have anything like that,

just pick a doctor and make an appointment. Maybe they will do all the sort of tests you describe, but their web-site is

uninformative and when I called them they couldn't add any more detail.

[lopburi3]

Yes they will test by what doctor sees as required - I have used there facilities many times (from about 1978 onward) - it is a very busy facility but very well organized and not overly expensive. I would use them; and did for CVFT, until my hospital installed several years ago.