Biography

Biography & Education

Assoc. Prof. Preamjit Saonanon, MD is an internationally recognized specialist in eyelid and periocular surgery. She trained further with leading oculoplastic surgeons in the United States, Korea, China, and Japan, lectures at national and international surgical courses, and has authored several academic textbooks.

Assoc. Prof. Preamjit Saonanon, MD speaking at an academic conference

Education & Academic Positions

Undergraduate

MD, Chulalongkorn University

Graduated with first-class honors

Board Certification

Diplomate, Thai Board of Ophthalmology

Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand

Subspecialty Certification

Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand, with further fellowship training at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), USA

Current Position

Associate Professor and Head of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Academic Memberships & Activities

Membership
Thai Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society
Lecturer
Instructor at national and international eyelid surgery training courses
Author
Author of "Eyelid Surgery for Aesthetics and Disease Treatment" and several other academic textbooks — see full list

Research & Publications

Peer-reviewed research published in international oculoplastic surgery journals, covering Asian eyelid anatomy, ptosis surgery techniques, and thyroid eye disease.

  • 2018Saonanon P, Sitthanon S. External levator advancement VS Mueller's muscle-conjunctival resection for aponeurotic blepharoptosis: A randomized clinical trial. Plast Reconstr Surg; 141: 213-9e.
  • 2016Saonanon P. The new focus on epicanthoplasty for Asian eyelids. Curr Opin Ophthalmol; 27(5): 457-64.
  • 2016Saonanon P, Thongtong P, Wongwuticomjon T. Differences between single and double eyelid anatomy using ultrasound biomicroscopy. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol; 5(5): 335-8.
  • 2015Saonanon P, Potita P. Contralateral Mueller's muscle-conjunctiva resection: A therapeutic option in thyroid eye disease patients with unilateral eyelid retraction. Orbit.
  • 2015Keelawat S, Tirakunwichcha S, Saonanon P, et al. Cytokeratin-negative undifferentiated (lymphoepithelial) carcinoma of the lacrimal sac. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg.
  • 2014Saonanon P. Asian Eyelid Anatomy and Surgical Implication. Curr Opin Ophthalmol; 25(5): 436-42.
  • 2014Saonanon P, Whipple K, Scawn R, et al. Factors Affecting Surgical Duration in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. Poster Presentation, WOC 2014, Tokyo.
  • 2014Saonanon P, Whipple K, Scawn R, et al. Long Term Outcome of Orbital Decompression for Thyroid-related Orbitopathy: A Retrospective Study. Oral Presentation, AOS 2014, Bangkok.
  • 2013Saonanon P, Tirakunwichcha S, Chierakul W. Case Report of Orbital Cellulitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis from Melioidosis. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg; 29(3): e81-84.
  • 2013Saonanon P, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO. Conjunctival Muellerectomy: Is This an Effective Surgery for Blepharoptosis in Asian Eyelids? Oral Presentation, ASOPRS Fall meeting, New Orleans.
  • 2011Pariyakanok L, Erjongmanee S, Saonanon P. Indication for Corneal Transplantation in Thailand During 1996–2008. Asian Biomed; 5(6): 843-848.
  • 2010Kasetsuwan N, Gorvanich S, Saonanon P. Post-operative Endophthalmitis — A Review. Thai J Ophthalmol; 24(2).