The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- tumor markers
- ophthalmoscopy
- eye and orbit ultrasound
- CT / MRI of the head
(if indicated clinically, additional cost is 650/1200€) - biopsy with histological study
(if indicated clinically, additional cost is 2500€) - nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the full range of highly accurate diagnostic tests for the detection of eye diseases in children, as well as their effective treatment. Particular attention is paid to the treatment of hyperopia and myopia in children. In addition, the team of pediatric ophthalmologists with extensive experience in the diagnostics and treatment of childhood eye diseases regularly carries out general eyesight examinations, visual acuity testing and retinal testing. To this end, the department has in its arsenal all the innovative medical technologies. The department is headed by Dr. med. Pokpong Chantarasomboon.
The priority tasks of the department's ophthalmologists include general eyesight testing in children, eyesight testing in premature infants, a visual acuity test for the selection of glasses, ans well as the treatment of strabismus and amblyopia.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Eyesight testing in children using autorefractor, autoprojector
- Indirect ophthalmoscopy, the use of ophthalmic aspherical lenses
- Biomicroscopic analysis of the visible parts of the eye using a slit lamp
- Applanation tonometry
- Keratometry
- Eye ultrasound scanning (A-scanning)
- Diagnostics of color blindness
- Retinoscopy
- Testing using fundus camera for the imaging of retinal blood vessels after the introduction of a coloring substance
- Nd:YAG laser therapy for glaucoma and clouding of the lens capsule after cataract surgery
- Visual field testing
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samitivej Hospital Bangkok
About hospital
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the evidence of the top-class medical care at the hospital.
The hospital was founded in 1979. Thanks to its commitment to high quality treatment and the active use of innovations, nowadays it provides its services not only to local residents, but also leads in the field of medical tourism in Southeast Asia.
The hospital provides the full range of services – from primary to highly specialized medical care. With 275 beds, 87 diagnostic rooms, more than 400 doctors and more than 1,200 care specialists, the hospital is a recognized Center for Comprehensive Health Services in Bangkok.
The experienced team of the hospital includes highly specialized doctors and care specialists, has state-of-the-art medical equipment, due to which it can successfully perform both simple and complex surgical interventions, ranging from open heart surgery to liver transplantation.
In addition, the hospital also shows outstanding results in the field of pediatric medical care. The competent pediatricians working at the hospital care about the health and proper development of infants, young children and adolescents. The pediatric medical team consists of 144 experienced pediatricians, pediatric surgeons and specialized doctors, as well as a large number of specially trained nurses and other medical staff. For each of these specialists, the main value is the health of the child, so they use all their clinical experience and knowledge to achieve the well-being of young patients.
The hospital is recognized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first hospital in Thailand, which acquired the status of "Baby and mother friendly hospital" in 1999. Other significant awards include the Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Medical Services in 2004, as well as the accreditation of the Thailand Hospital Accreditation Foundation.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers its patients various accommodation options, ranging from standard rooms to VIP rooms and presidential suites. Each patient room has an automatically adjustable bed (an extra bed is available for an accompanying person), an adjustable table above the bed, a refrigerator, an LCD TV, an electric kettle, etc. The patient rooms are also equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered healthy and tasty three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. If necessary, the patient will be provided with an individual menu. In addition, the hospital has several restaurants serving international and Japanese cuisine, where one can order full-fledged dishes, snacks, desserts and enjoy a variety of hot and cold drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: