Is Cataract Surgery Cheaper in Thailand Compared to the Philippines?

Cataract Surgery Thailand Philippines Medical Costs Healthcare Visa for Medical Treatment Rutnin Eye Hospital St. Mary Hospital Nakhon Ratchasima

Oct 24, 2024

2 months ago

Sam ********

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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.

David *******

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.

2 months ago

Peter ****************

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

2 months ago

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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