Pornlada Sunlakaviset, M.D.

(Dr. Joe)

Thai Medical Council License No. 33648

Ophthalmology

Cornea and Refractive Surgery Specialist

พญ.ภรณ์ลดา ศัลกวิเศษ-หมอโจ้

    Dr. Pornlada Sunlakaviset is an ophthalmologist specializing in corneal diseases and refractive surgery. She completed advanced fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA, one of the world’s leading ophthalmology institutions.

    Dr. Pornlada has extensive experience in treating complex corneal conditions and performing advanced surgical procedures including corneal transplantation, lamellar keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK, DALK), LASIK, SMILE Pro, and phakic intraocular lens implantation (ICL).

    In addition to clinical practice, she is actively involved in academic ophthalmology. Dr. Pornlada has served as a surgical instructor and invited speaker at numerous national and international ophthalmology conferences, sharing her expertise in corneal transplantation and refractive surgery.

    She is also an author and contributor to several ophthalmology textbooks and research publications.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corneal Diseases
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Lamellar Keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK, DALK)
  • Refractive Surgery (LASIK, SMILE Pro)
  • Phakic Intraocular Lens (ICL)
  • Presbyopia Correction
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Topography and Refractive Evaluation

Education

  • Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
    • Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA
      2016 – 2017
  • Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
    • Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand 2012 – 2013
  • Residency in Ophthalmology
    • Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University 2009 – 2012
  • Doctor of Medicine (First Class
    • Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
      2001 – 2006

Academic Contributions

Dr. Pornlada has been invited as a lecturer and surgical instructor at many ophthalmology conferences and surgical workshops, including:

  • Asia Cornea Society
  • Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress
  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand
  • National corneal transplantation and refractive surgery workshops

    She also provides surgical training in advanced corneal transplantation techniques, including DMEK and DSAEK, for ophthalmologists in Thailand.นการ ถ่ายทอดเทคนิคการผ่าตัดปลูกถ่ายกระจกตาขั้นสูงให้แก่จักษุแพทย์ ในโรงพยาบาลชั้นนำของประเทศไทย

Publications

    Dr. Pornlada has contributed to several ophthalmology textbooks and peer-reviewed publications, including:

  • Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses
    Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (2024)
  • Common Pitfalls in Phacoemulsification Surgery
    Department of Medical Services Textbook (2021)
  • Penetrating Keratoplasty
    Surgical Practices in Ophthalmology (2018)
  • Refractive Outcome of Femtosecond LASIK for Myopic Correction at Siriraj Hospital Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand (2012)

Doctor’s Philosophy

    Dr. Pornlada believes that excellent eye care requires a combination of advanced surgical expertise, clear communication, and compassionate patient care.

    Her approach focuses on helping patients fully understand their eye condition and treatment options, allowing them to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible visual outcomes.