Best Clinics for Glaucoma Treatment in Thailand: 7 Top-Rated Centers

With 34 years of experience and over 20,000 procedures performed, Dr Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul is lead surgeon at ID Clinic Bangkok. This Royal College of Surgeons Thailand-accredited center offers mesenchymal stem cell therapy for glaucoma, an IV infusion of 50 million umbilical cord-derived cells. The treatment package may cost around $6,500 and is all-inclusive, covering the pre-treatment check-up, the infusion, a 3-day hotel stay, and airport transfers.

TRSC International Eye and Vision Center specializes in advanced ophthalmology with a focus on glaucoma treatment. Dr. Varintorn Chuckpaiwong, an Associate Professor and Director of Cornea & Refractive Surgery at Mahidol University, brings extensive expertise with fellowships at Emory University and Harvard University. The clinic has restored vision in over 100,000 eyes and attracts international patients for its specialized care.

Bumrungrad International Hospital's ophthalmology department specializes in glaucoma treatment, supported by advanced diagnostic and surgical technologies.

Forty percent of international medical tourists pick Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. It treats over 400,000 patients yearly from 150 countries and holds JCI accreditation. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group, its top specialties are cardiology and cosmetic surgery.

• Heart Center performs coronary bypass surgery without a heart-lung machine.
• Received the Prime Minister's Export Award for services to international patients.
• Digital Mammogram with Tomosynthesis offers 2D and 3D breast imaging in 10 seconds with less pain.
• 128-Slice CT scans coronary arteries in 4 seconds with 90% accuracy.
• Accredited by TEMOS and certified under ISO 9001 by TÜV NORD.

Dr. Kanokwan Yuttitham completed a glaucoma fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. This specialized training helps in managing complex eye pressure cases at Bangkok Christian Hospital. The center holds ISO 27001 accreditation and was named among the Best Specialized Hospitals in Asia Pacific for 2023. Patients benefit from advanced imaging like the Philips Spectral CT7500 for precise assessments. The hospital supports international visitors with dedicated interpreter services and 24-hour emergency care in the heart of Bangkok.

BNH Hospital has provided medical care in Bangkok for over 125 years under royal patronage. This JCI-accredited center features a dedicated glaucoma clinic equipped with Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography and pachymetry for early detection. Dr. Chutima Supawavej, trained at Mahidol University, leads the ophthalmology team. They provide laser treatments using Nd:YAG and Argon systems, alongside microscopic surgery for advanced cases. The specialists recommend annual check-ups for those over 40 to prevent vision loss through timely monitoring and management.