The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- ophthalmologic examination:
- slit-lamp examination
- pupil function tests
- ocular motility test
- ophthalmoscopy
- perimetry (visual field test)
- computer perimetry
- visometry (without correction and with correction)
- keratometry
- pachymetry
- refractometry (objective, subjective, cycloplegic)
- autorefractometry
- non-contact tonometer
- biomicroscopy
- fluorescein angiography (on indication)
- photokeratoscopy
- laser doppler retinal vessels
- electron microscopy of retinal capillaries
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- conservative treatment
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Retinal fluorescein angiography (if available)
- Optical coherence tomography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Ophthalmology at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the high-precision diagnostic tests and comprehensive treatment of diseases of the eye and its appendages. The department has over 25 years of successful clinical practice, and therefore it carries out both routine screenings of visual acuity and effective treatment of complex forms of cataracts and glaucoma. The patients' eyesight is in the reliable hands of the highly professional team of world-renowned ophthalmologists who work with the cutting-edge laser systems for vision correction. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Apiwat Pothikamjohn.
The main clinical focuses of the department include:
- Visual acuity testing for the selection of contact lenses and glasses
- Visual field testing for the diagnostics of ophthalmic diseases or pathologies of the nervous system
- Diagnosis and treatment of pinguecula and pterygium
- Diagnostics and treatment of diabetic retinopathy
- Surgical treatment of cataracts (implantation of an intraocular lens, phacoemulsification)
- Surgical treatment of glaucoma
- Strabismus correction
- Treatment of ophthalmic diseases using a YAG laser
- Treatment of ophthalmic diseases with an argon laser
- Corneal transplantation
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
- 1993 Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University.
- 1997 Diploma in Ophthalmology, Mahidol University.
- 1999 Diploma of the Thai Board of Ophthalmology.
- 2003 - 2004 SNEC Clinical and Research Overseas Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Singapore National Eye Centre.
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: