Best Glaucoma Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr. Chutichate Pawaropart is an ophthalmologist with 22 years of experience. He has a subspecialty in neuro-ophthalmology. He practices at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He speaks English, Thai, and French.

Accreditations and training: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. Certificate in Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. Subspecialty training in Neuro-Ophthalmology, Sorbonne University, Paris, France.

Clinical focus and services: cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with IOL, ECCE, ICCE) and cataract diagnostics. He also provides neuro-ophthalmic exams; corneal and conjunctival trauma repair; pterygium excision with autograft or amniotic membrane transplant; lid and anterior segment trauma repair; iris surgery; anterior vitrectomy; scleral wall resection; presbyopia care; refractometry; and treatment for macular dystrophy and amblyopia.

Dr. Sumet Supalaset, MD, is a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds certifications from top institutions in London, Kyoto, and Chiang Mai University. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Sumet earned his bachelor's degree in ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital and graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University in 1997.

He has published research articles in international journals. His work focuses on LASIK, corneal diseases, and advanced refractive procedures. Dr. Sumet is skilled in many surgical techniques, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL, phacoemulsification, corneal transplantation, and tumor excision. He is a former lecturer at Chulabhorn Hospital. Dr. Sumet speaks Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

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