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Is Cataract Surgery Cheaper in Thailand Compared to the Philippines?

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Oct 24, 2024

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I'm living in the Philippines, near Manila and know I need Cataract Surgery.  Better in Thailand?  Price?

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The discussion centers around the cost of cataract surgery in Thailand compared to the Philippines. Participants shared that surgeries in Thailand can range from £2,000 to approximately 32,000฿ for one eye. Recommendations include Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok for quality care. In comparison, specific prices in the Philippines were not provided.

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If you do it in Thailand try Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok.

Depending on type of lens you want price could be about £2k to a fair bit more.

£3k in private hospital in uk as I had it done 3 months ago.

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St. Mary hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima city, 32,000฿ one eye. Philippines I don't know

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Gary **********

Thailand is £2,000 sterling per eye. I know because I needed it done. But I got it done back in for free

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