Cornea & Surface Surgery in Thailand

Corneal and ocular surface conditions can significantly affect vision and quality of life. Thailand's ophthalmology centres include cornea specialists experienced in both medical management and surgical treatment of conditions ranging from keratoconus to corneal scarring and advanced dry eye disease.

The most significant corneal procedure is corneal transplant (keratoplasty), which replaces damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue. Thai surgeons perform both full-thickness (penetrating) and partial-thickness (lamellar) transplants, selecting the technique that offers the best visual outcome with the fastest recovery for each patient.

For progressive keratoconus, corneal cross-linking is the standard treatment, strengthening the cornea with UV light and riboflavin to halt the disease and prevent the need for transplant. Pterygium removal (surfer's eye surgery) excises the fleshy tissue growth that can encroach on the cornea and affect vision, using modern grafting techniques to minimise recurrence.

For patients with chronic dry eye that has not responded to drops and other conservative treatments, punctal plugs are a simple, reversible procedure that blocks tear drainage to keep the eyes more comfortable. All corneal treatments include thorough diagnostic assessment and follow-up care tailored to the condition being treated.