Sunday, January 4, 2009

Eye Center at Bangkok Hospital Phuket

“The eyes” are one of the most sensitive organs in the body. They give us the sense of sight, allowing us to learn more about the surrounding world. We use our eyes in daily activities we perform to develop our potentiality and make decision. If left unprotected or untreated, it can cause the probability of visual abnormalities, which may lead to loss of vision.

"Eye Center" at Bangkok Hospital Phuket possesses highly skilled and experienced sub-specialists and ophthalmologists, the team of caring staff, and utilizes the advanced, state-of-the-art techniques to provide treatment and services in a warm, comfortable and caring environment.


Our services
- Diagnosis and treatment of all eye diseases
- Comprehensive Vision Testing
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Vitreoretinal Surgery (Retina and Vitreous Surgery)
- Laser treatment for eye diseases
- All types of Ophthalmic Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation
- Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Pterygium Surgery: is performed by skilled sub-specialists.
- Corneal Transplantation of Thai Red Cross Eye Bank for patients with corneal problems
- “Bangkok Phuket LASIK Center” is staffed with highly skilled sub-specialists and ophthalmologists and possesses the latest EXCIMER laser technology for complete diagnosis and treatment of the refractive problems :
1. Myopia (nearsightedness),
2. Hyperopia (farsightedness).
3. Astigmatism.
The procedure is done within the room having 24 - hour nursing services and medical supervision. We apply quality care to help our patients have perfect vision with dynamic and pleasurable personality.


Our facilities
- Automated Refractometer
- Intraocular lens power calculation device
- Automated Perimeter: is used to detect and diagnose Glaucoma at an early stage.
- Non-contact Tonometer: is used to detect Glaucoma and prevent eye infections.
- Keratometer (Ophthalmologic curvature measuring device)
- Laser device for Diabetic Retinopathy and Glaucoma
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy: is used to treat posterior lens capsule opacity including preventing and/or treating acute angle-closure glaucoma.
- Phacoemulsification: the procedure can help the patients resume their normal activity faster. As the incision is small, staying at hospital is not required.

“Eye Center” at Bangkok Hospital Phuket provides consultation and advice for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all aspects of eye conditions.
Routine eye examinations have been recommended as a standard for those who are at high risk of developing ocular abnormalities.
- People wearing contact lenses may experience symptoms of dry eyes, chronic dry eye syndrome, corneal ulcer and allergy, etc.
- Diabetic patients should prevent themselves from risk of blindness due to Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Patients with high blood pressure may experience risk of corneal damage especially the elderly.
- The elderly should prevent themselves from risk of common eye problems such as Cataract,Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease and Hypertensive
Retinopathy.


For more information, please contact info@PhuketHospital.com or please visit www.PhuketHospital.com