Chiang Rai Hospital Hits Milestone With Cornea Transplants

Last Updated on September 17, 2026 by Jeff Tomas CHIANG RAI – A local hospital in northern Thailand is celebrating a major medical milestone this month. Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital successfully finished its ninth cornea transplant of the year on September 16, 2026. The eye surgery went perfectly well, giving another patient a fresh chance […] The post Chiang Rai Hospital Hits Milestone With…

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