Anun Vongthongsri

Specialization: Ophtalmologist
31 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Thai, Chinese
Workplace: Thailand, Bangkok, Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
First Thai and Southeast Asian ophthalmologist elected as a clinical fellow in Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery at Washington University.
Dr. Anun Vongthongsri is a ophthalmologist at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. He is the first Thai doctor certified in refractive surgery. He has performed thousands of LASIK and surface laser procedures. Dr. Vongthongsri specializes in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery.
- First Southeast Asian surgeon elected as a clinical fellow at Washington University Eye Center.
- Co-founder and Medical Director of Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.
- Expert in PRK, LASIK, and ReLEx SMILE eye surgery.
- Leads the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service at Ramathibodi Hospital.

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Qualifications

Dr. Anun Vongthongsri is an ophthalmologist specializing in the cornea and refractive surgery. He was the first Southeast Asian ophthalmologist elected for a clinical fellowship at the Washington University Eye Center. Additionally, he is the first Thai doctor officially certified in refractive surgery.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Vongthongsri treats vision issues such as keratoconus—a condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape—and cataracts. He uses techniques including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and IntraLase laser surgery. The doctor performs corneal transplants and ring implantations to restore sight. He also provides treatments for presbyopia and glaucoma through laser iridotomy, which uses a laser to create a small hole in the iris.

Achievements & Outcomes

Dr. Vongthongsri has performed thousands of LASIK and surface laser procedures. He also participated in early clinical studies for PRK and LASIK using excimer lasers. The specialist leads a team at the Laser Vision International LASIK Center, which serves as a training site for visiting international ophthalmologists.

Work Experience

Medical Director and Co-founder – Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service – Ramathibodi Hospital (since 2001)
Director of the Fellowship Program – Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
Instructor in Cornea and Refractive Surgery – Ramathibodi Hospital

Education & Training

1990 – Chulalongkorn University – Medical Degree with second-class honors, Thailand
Fellowship in Ophthalmology – Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Residency in Ophthalmology – Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine, Thailand
Clinical Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery – Washington University School of Medicine, USA

Research & Recognition

Dr. Vongthongsri presents at national and international medical meetings to share innovations in refractive surgery with other experts. He has also focused his career on training Thai ophthalmologists. His work as a fellowship director has helped train many current eye specialists in Thailand.