Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
Thailand, Bangkok
Anun Vongthongsri
31 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Corneal transplant surgery in Thailand typically costs from AUD $6,528 / ฿A221,944 to AUD $11,605 / ฿A394,567. The final price depends on surgical technique, donor tissue sourcing, and hospital tier. Patients save around 40% by travelling to Thailand from Australia, where this procedure costs AUD $15,231 / ฿A517,869 on average. Most Thai packages include surgical fees, donor procurement, hospital stay, and initial consultations.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialised facility provides better value for complex eye surgeries. Bumrungrad International Hospital is accredited by JCI and GHA, offering highly advanced surgical technology. Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital specialises exclusively in ophthalmology and attracts many Australians. Specialists like Dr. Anun Vongthongsri have performed thousands of successful refractive procedures, providing high-level expertise at competitive rates.
| Thailand | Turkey | South Korea | |
| Corneal transplant | from AUD $6,528 / ฿A221,944 | from AUD $5,077 / ฿A172,623 | from AUD $12,330 / ฿A419,227 |
| Keratoplasty | from AUD $5,077 / ฿A172,623 | from AUD $5,802 / ฿A197,283 | from AUD $9,864 / ฿A335,382 |
| Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) | from AUD $2,176 / ฿A73,981 | from AUD $2,076 / ฿A70,578 | from AUD $1,958 / ฿A66,583 |
| Corneal ring implantation | from AUD $3,046 / ฿A103,574 | from AUD $2,176 / ฿A73,981 | - |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Corneal transplant upon arrival and use a flexible instalment plan if needed.
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Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly trained ophthalmologist specialising in complex eye surgery at Intrarat Hospital. She completed an international clinical fellowship at the prestigious Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in the USA.
Professor Anun Vongthongsri was the first Southeast Asian specialist elected for a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at various prestigious American institutions.
Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is an internationally trained corneal specialist who completed a high-level clinical fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada.
Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialised ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with formal fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.
When considering Corneal transplant, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
This procedure strengthens the cornea by using ultraviolet light and riboflavin drops to halt the progression of keratoconus.
Keratoplasty involves replacing damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor corneal tissue to restore vision.
A minimally invasive procedure where small, crescent-shaped rings are inserted into the cornea to improve vision by reshaping it.
Corneal transplant procedures in Thailand show first-year graft survival rates of 87.5%. This matches international standards. Success typically depends on the surgical reason. Vision improvement grafts reach 91.7% survival after one year. Specialised clinics in Bangkok use JCI-accredited protocols to manage graft longevity and patient safety.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Success rates in Thailand are driven by surgeons with fellowships in North America. Dr Wiwan Sansanayudh and Dr Anun Vongthongsri both completed training at top US and Canadian universities. This international academic integration ensures Thai clinics use graft preservation techniques found in private Australian hospitals.
Patient Consensus: Success relies heavily on following post-surgical steroid drop schedules and attending all reviews. Confirming a local Australian ophthalmologist can handle your follow-up before leaving Thailand. This ensures any rejection signs are managed immediately.