Best Glaucoma Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr. Pichit Naripthaphan is an ophthalmologist at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center in Bangkok. He is the President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand. Dr. Naripthaphan specializes in vision correction, including LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery. He holds a certificate in refractive surgery from Atlanta, Georgia.

• Served as Chief of the LASIK Center at Rajvithi Hospital.
• Completed a research fellowship in retina and vitreous at USC Medical School.
• Treats cataracts with phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implants.
• Works at an ISO-certified clinic that has treated over 100,000 eyes.

Dr Sumet Supalaset is a corneal and refractive specialist at Intrarat Hospital who completed observership training at UCLA in the United States.

• Treats glaucoma alongside complex corneal diseases and vision correction
• Uses manual small incision cataract surgery for faster healing times
• Performs cryotherapy for conjunctival tumours to destroy abnormal cells
• Former lecturer at the Chulabhorn Royal Academy training future specialists
• Published researcher in international journals on laser safety and ocular health

Dr. Chutichate Pawaropart is a neuro-ophthalmology subspecialist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He completed his medical degree and ophthalmology certification at Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Pawaropart received specialized neuro-ophthalmology training at Sorbonne University in Paris. He effectively treats patients in English, Thai, and French.

• Specializes in cataract surgery including phacoemulsification and IOL replacement.
• Performs neuro-ophthalmic exams to diagnose complex vision and nerve conditions.
• Treats corneal trauma, pterygium, and macular dystrophy.
• Practices at Navamin 9 Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Thailand.

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a senior glaucoma surgery specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She leads critical research into angle-closure mechanisms at Mahidol University – one of Thailand top medical schools.

• Specialises in surgical management of glaucoma and complex cataract cases
• Expert in OCT angiography – uses high-speed imaging to map eye blood vessels without dyes
• Addresses rare angle-closure mechanisms to prevent sudden vision loss
• Published researcher focusing on improving surgical outcomes for glaucoma patients
• Associate Professor at the Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine

Dr Nantinee Vilainerun is a dedicated glaucoma surgery specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex ocular pressure cases.

• Completed specialist residency training in the glaucoma unit at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Highly experienced in glaucoma subspecialist roles at Chulabhorn and Jakkrawong Hospitals
• Specialises in surgical interventions to reduce eye pressure and prevent vision loss
• Provides clinical consultations in both fluent English and Thai for international patients

Professor Manchima Makornwattana leads the ophthalmology team at Bumrungrad International Hospital, one of Southeast Asia's most prestigious medical centres.

• Specialises in managing complex eye pressure and optic nerve health
• Performs trabeculectomy to create new drainage pathways for fluid
• Uses laser peripheral iridotomy – a non-invasive treatment to prevent vision loss
• Focuses on both chronic and acute angle-closure cases