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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preamjit SaonanonOculoplastic Surgeon

Research & publications

Research by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preamjit Saonanon

27 peer-reviewed journal articles (2010–2026) on Asian eyelid anatomy, ptosis surgery, thyroid eye disease and orbital surgery. Explore them by topic or keyword, open the original papers, or see the full record and citations on Google Scholar.

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27journal articles
17as first or last (senior) author (10 as first author)
3 + 4Springer book chapters and books
2010–2026years of publication

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  1. 2026Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci

    Epigenetic Modulation of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Expression in Orbital Fibroblasts From Graves' Ophthalmopathy: Target for Treatment

    Chompoowong R, Phankeaw P, Suwannavong A, Visamol S, Pitikiadtikun S, Saonanon P, Pruksakorn V, Potita P, Palaga T, Virakul S. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2026;67(10):21

  2. 2025Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci

    Elastin as a Novel Extracellular Matrix From Aberrant HDAC4 Expression in PDGF-BB-Induced Orbital Fibroblasts From Graves' Ophthalmopathy Patients

    Chompoowong R, Wongphoom J, Kitkumthorn N, Saonanon P, Pruksakorn V, Palaga T, Hirankarn N, van Hagen PM, Dik WA, Virakul S. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2025;66(9):30

  3. 2024AJO InternationalFirst author

    A randomized fellow-eye controlled trial study of 1% terpinen-4-ol vs 1% tea tree oil eyelid cleanser for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction

    Saonanon P, Witoonchart W, Charnvanich D, Thompho S, Chaiseeda K, Chongpison Y, Satitpitakul V. AJO International. 2024;1(3):100052

    Ocular surface & general eye careRead paperGoogle Scholar
  4. 2024OrbitLast author

    Selenium supplementation in inactive moderate to severe Graves' orbitopathy patients: a randomized controlled trial

    Potita P, Pruksakorn V, Srichomkwun P, Kingpetch K, Saonanon P. Orbit. 2024;43(3):329-336

  5. 2024Sci Rep

    EZH2 as a major histone methyltransferase in PDGF-BB-activated orbital fibroblast in the pathogenesis of Graves' ophthalmopathy

    Visamol S, Palaga T, Saonanon P, Pruksakorn V, Hirankarn N, van Hagen PM, Dik WA, Virakul S. Sci Rep. 2024;14(1):7947

  6. 2024Arch Plast SurgLast author

    Implantation of a newly designed supratarsal gold weight versus the traditional pretarsal model for the correction of long-standing paralytic lagophthalmos: a retrospective cohort study

    Lailaksiri N, Wanichsetakul P, Saonanon P. Arch Plast Surg. 2024;51(2):163-168

    Ptosis & eyelid functionRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  7. 2024J Hematol Transfus Med

    Orbital teratoma in neonates: a report of a rare congenital orbital mass

    Limchupornwikun N, et al. J Hematol Transfus Med. 2024;34:67-71

    Orbit, tumours & reconstructionGoogle Scholar
  8. 2022J Funct BiomaterLast author

    Magnification of Iris through Clear Acrylic Resin in Ocular Prosthesis

    Rokaya D, Kritsana J, Amornvit P, Dhakal N, Khurshid Z, Zafar MS, Saonanon P. J Funct Biomater. 2022;13(1):29

    Orbit, tumours & reconstructionRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  9. 2022J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ

    Orientation of the Iris in Ocular Prosthesis Use of a Light Source

    Rokaya D, et al. J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ. 2022;17(3):747-748

    Orbit, tumours & reconstructionRead paperGoogle Scholar
  10. 2022Plast Reconstr Surg Glob OpenLast author

    A Novel Patient-specific Titanium Mesh Implant Design for Reconstruction of Complex Orbital Fracture

    Kittichokechai P, Sirichatchai K, Puncreobutr C, Lohwongwatana B, Saonanon P. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2022;10(1):e4081

    Orbit, tumours & reconstructionRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  11. 2021Am J Cosmet SurgFirst author

    High Eyelid Crease Deformity in Asians: A Clinical Evaluation and Corrective Strategies

    Saonanon P. Am J Cosmet Surg. June 2021

    Asian eyelids & double eyelidRead paperGoogle Scholar
  12. 2021Thyroid

    Histone Deacetylase 4 Controls Extracellular Matrix Production in Orbital Fibroblasts from Graves' Ophthalmopathy Patients

    Ekronarongchai S, Palaga T, Saonanon P, Pruksakorn V, Hirankarn N, van Hagen PM, Dik WA, Virakul S. Thyroid. 2021

  13. 2021Rhinology

    Efficacy and safety of retrobulbar amphotericin B injection in invasive fungal rhinosinusitis with orbital invasion patients

    Arreenich P, Saonanon P, Aeumjaturapat S, Snidvongs K, Chusakul S, Kanjanaumporn J. Rhinology. 2021;59(4):387-392

    Orbit, tumours & reconstructionRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  14. 2021J Cosmet MedFirst author

    Skin tightening by an insulated microneedle radiofrequency device combined with lower blepharoplasty: a randomized fellow eye comparison study

    Saonanon P, Rattanakit K, Vejanurug P, Thanyavuthi A. J Cosmet Med. 2021;5(1):30-35

    Asian eyelids & double eyelidRead paperGoogle Scholar
  15. 2019OrbitFirst author

    Contralateral Mueller's muscle-conjunctiva resection: a therapeutic option in thyroid eye disease patients with unilateral eyelid retraction

    Saonanon P, Potita P. Orbit. 2019;39:98-101

    Ptosis & eyelid functionThyroid eye diseaseRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  16. 2019J Patient Rep Outcomes

    Development and psychometric properties of the Thai Graves' ophthalmopathy quality of life (GO-QOL) questionnaire

    Lumyongsatien M, Keeratidamkerngsakul B, Pornpanich K, Vangveeravong S, Saonanon P, Wiwatwongwana D, Mahaisavariya P, Aryasit O, Pongpirul K. J Patient Rep Outcomes. 2019;4(1):1

  17. 2019Int J Ophthalmol Clin ResLast author

    A Comparison of Superior Visual Field Defect in Single Eyelid Population with and without Compensatory Brow Elevation

    Supachutikul K, Pruksakorn V, Saonanon P. Int J Ophthalmol Clin Res. 2019;6:108

    Asian eyelids & double eyelidPtosis & eyelid functionGoogle Scholar
  18. 2018Plast Reconstr SurgFirst author

    External levator advancement versus Müller muscle–conjunctival resection for aponeurotic blepharoptosis: a randomized clinical trial

    Saonanon P, Sithanon S. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018;141(2):213e-219e

    Ptosis & eyelid functionRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  19. 2017Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg

    Cytokeratin-negative undifferentiated (lymphoepithelial) carcinoma of the lacrimal sac

    Keelawat S, Tirakunwichcha S, Saonanon P, Maneesri-le Grand S, Ruangvejvorachai P, Lerdlum S, Thorner PS. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;33(1):e16-e18

    Orbit, tumours & reconstructionRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  20. 2016Curr Opin OphthalmolFirst author

    The new focus on epicanthoplasty for Asian eyelids

    Saonanon P. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2016;27(5):457-464

    Asian eyelids & double eyelidRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  21. 2016Asia Pac J OphthalmolFirst author

    Differences between single and double eyelid anatomy in Asians using ultrasound biomicroscopy

    Saonanon P, Thongtong P, Wongwuticomjon T. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol. 2016;5(5):335-338

    Asian eyelids & double eyelidRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  22. 2016Asian Biomed

    Prevalence of dry eye disease in autoimmune thyroid disease and the association of dry eye with clinical signs of thyroid associated ophthalmopathy: observational, noncomparative, cross-sectional study

    Tirakunwichcha S, et al. Asian Biomed. 2016;10(2):133-138

    Thyroid eye diseaseOcular surface & general eye careRead paperGoogle Scholar
  23. 2014Curr Opin OphthalmolFirst author

    Update on Asian eyelid anatomy and clinical relevance

    Saonanon P. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2014;25(5):436-442

    Asian eyelids & double eyelidRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  24. 2013Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr SurgFirst author

    Case report of orbital cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis from melioidosis

    Saonanon P, Tirakunwichcha S, Chierakul W. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013;29(3):e81-e84

    Orbit, tumours & reconstructionRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  25. 2013Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr SurgFirst author

    Reply re: “Ocular melioidosis”

    Saonanon P. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013

    Orbit, tumours & reconstructionRead paperPubMedGoogle Scholar
  26. 2011Asian BiomedLast author

    Indications for corneal transplantation in Thailand between 1996 and 2008

    Pariyakanok L, Erjongmanee S, Saonanon P. Asian Biomed. 2011;5(6):843-848

    Ocular surface & general eye careGoogle Scholar
  27. 2010Thai J OphthalmolLast author

    Post-operative Endophthalmitis — A Review

    Kasetsuwan N, Gorvanich S, Saonanon P. Thai J Ophthalmol. 2010;24(2)

    Ocular surface & general eye careGoogle Scholar

Book chapters

  • 2019Saonanon P, Burkat CN. Complications of Asian Upper Blepharoplasty and Their Solutions. In: Cohen AJ, Burkat CN, eds. Oculofacial, Orbital, and Lacrimal Surgery: A Compendium. Cham: Springer; 2019:235-246. DOI
  • 2019Saonanon P. Eyelid Malignancies. In: Cohen AJ, Burkat CN, eds. Oculofacial, Orbital, and Lacrimal Surgery: A Compendium. Cham: Springer; 2019:129-140. DOI
  • 2017Saonanon P, Whipple KM. Update on Asian Eyelid Anatomy and Peri-ocular Aging Change. In: Farage MA, ed. Textbook of Aging Skin. 2nd ed. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag; 2017. DOI

Books & textbooks

  • 2023Techniques in Aesthetic and Functional Eyelid Surgery. Bangkok: Pimdee. — details & ordering
  • 2015All Eyes on English: Everyday English Conversations by the RCOPT. Bangkok: Focal Image.
  • 2014Chula Eye Book. Bangkok: Chulapress.
  • 2012The Ophthalmology Book for Medical Student and General Practitioner: Essential Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye. Bangkok: Chulapress.

Conference presentations

  • 2017Skin Tightening by Insulated Microneedle Radiofrequency Device Combined with Lower Blepharoplasty: A Randomized Fellow Eye Comparison Study. Poster presentation, ESOPRS 2017, Sweden.
  • 2017Sitthanon S, Saonanon P. Use of a compressive conformer in contracted fornix reconstruction: A novel technique. Oral presentation, APAO 2017, Singapore.
  • 2016Supachutikul K, Pruksakorn V, Saonanon P. A Comparison of Superior Visual Field Defect in Single Eyelid Population With and Without Compensatory Brow Elevation. Poster presentation, APAO 2016, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • 2014Saonanon P, Whipple K, Scawn R, et al. Factors Affecting Surgical Duration in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. Poster presentation, WOC 2014, Tokyo, Japan.
  • 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, Thailand.
  • 2013Saonanon P, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO. Conjunctival Muellerectomy: Is This an Effective Surgery for Blepharoptosis in Asian Eyelids? Oral presentation, ASOPRS Fall Meeting 2013, New Orleans, USA.

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A note for patients

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