Best Presbyopia Treatment Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Professor Pichit Naripthaphan is a leading figure in vision correction, currently serving as President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand.

• Former Chief of Refractive Surgeries and the LASIK Centre at Rajvithi Hospital
• Completed a Research Fellowship in Retina and Vitreous at the USC Medical School in Los Angeles
• Certified in refractive surgery C-LASIK in Atlanta, Georgia
• Specialises as an anterior segment surgeon at the prestigious Bumrungrad Hospital
• Senior Consultant in cornea and cataract lens units for the Ministry of Public Health

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a US-trained ophthalmologist based at Intrarat Hospital who holds an International Clinical Fellowship from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

• Specialises as a medical doctor (MD) in diagnosing and treating complex vision conditions
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Chulalongkorn University faculty of medicine
• Focuses on precision-based eye care for patients with age-related vision changes
• International fellowship training at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary

Dr Anun Vongthongsri was the first Thai eye specialist to be certified in refractive surgery and serves as the Medical Director of Laser Vision.

• Performed many thousands of successful laser vision procedures over his career
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Washington University School of Medicine in the United States
• Specialises in using Excimer Laser technology for PRK and LASIK techniques
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Organises and leads specialist training programmes for other ophthalmologists across South East Asia

Professor Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Refractive Surgery expert in Thailand who formerly led the specialty medical centre at Mettapracharak Hospital.

• Performed refractive error correction surgeries for over two decades
• Former Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit
• Served as Medical Director at Rangsit University Ophthalmology Centre
• Maintains professional expertise in complex vision correction and corneal health
• Trained other specialists as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a clinical fellow in refractive surgery who leads vision correction at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Specialises in cornea and external diseases to ensure optimal eye health for surgery
• Completed advanced refractive surgery training at Chulalongkorn University
• Serves as a dedicated Refractive Surgery Specialist in a high-volume vision centre
• Expertise includes managing both routine and complex refractive cases
• Focuses on precise clinical outcomes for patients requiring long-term vision correction

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, having completed advanced training at the London Vision Clinic.

• Specialises in Presbyond laser treatments for age-related vision changes
• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in ocular surface transplantation and dry eye management in Kyoto, Japan
• Served as an instructor at the Centre of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Earned her medical degree with first-class honours from Mahidol University

Dr Tasanee Sirikul is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist at the Laser Vision International LASIK Centre who graduated with honours from Mahidol University.

• Serves as a Visiting Lecturer in Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Completed advanced residency training and a specialized fellowship in cornea surgery
• Focuses on precision refractive procedures for correcting ageing vision
• Member of the ophthalmology faculty at one of Thailand's premier medical schools

Associate Professor Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is a Harvard-trained specialist who leads the Cornea and Refractive surgery department at Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University
• Specialises in precise refractive surgery techniques to correct age-related vision changes
• Former fellow at the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, USA
• Directs surgical training at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Member of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery faculty at TRSC International Eye Center

Professor Sabong Srivannaboon is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist who completed his clinical fellowships at top-tier institutions in Canada and the USA.

• Trained at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver specifically for cornea and refractive care
• Completed a research fellowship at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans
• Holds the title of Professor Emeritus at Mahidol University – Thailand's premier medical faculty
• Specialises in precise surgical corrections at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center

Associate Professor Chareenun Chirapapaisan is a Harvard-trained specialist who focuses on cornea and refractive surgery at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University
• Holds a position as Associate Professor in Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
• Specialises in refractive surgery after advanced training at the Boston Laser Institute
• Qualified in lamellar keratoplasty through technical training at the Singapore National Eye Centre
• Active member of the academic medical faculty at Mahidol University

Professor Chansue was the first ophthalmologist from South East Asia invited to join Project ORBIS International – a global non-profit dedicated to saving sight.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and external disease at Washington University Eye Center in Missouri
• Serves as the Medical Director at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Held the position of Field Medical Director for Project ORBIS in New York
• Specialises in precise cornea and refractive surgery techniques

Dr Chayanee Potivongsajarn graduated with First Class Honours from Siriraj Hospital before completing a prestigious fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery.

• Recognised as a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Specialises in precise refractive techniques to correct age-related vision changes
• Completed residency at Ramathibodi Hospital, a top-tier Thai training centre
• Focuses on restoring near-vision clarity through advanced corneal expertise

Dr Sasi Yaisawang is a cornea and refractive specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital who graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University.

• Recognised internationally for her research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in precise surgical corrections for ageing vision and corneal health
• Published author of specialised medical textbooks and ocular research articles
• Current Ph.D. candidate focusing on the latest advancements in eye health
• Dedicated to public eye health education and social volunteerism