The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital

What The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital does

The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital (THONEH) is a Malaysia-based specialist eye hospital founded in 1986 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. It operates as a company limited by guarantee under the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) and is the only eye healthcare-focused specialist hospital in Malaysia under MAB's purview, with a six-storey tower and five-storey podium facility housing 30 inpatient beds, 3 operating theatres, dedicated laser and cornea/refractive surgery centres, an eye bank, and the National Institute of Ophthalmic Sciences (NIOS). Its clinical service portfolio spans refractive surgery (LASIK, ReLEx SMILE), cataract surgery including bladeless LenSx femtosecond procedures, glaucoma management, vitreoretinal and medical retina care (including an anti-VEGF injection suite performing 2,500+ procedures annually), corneal transplantation and collagen cross-linking, paediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and comprehensive diagnostics using OCT and OCTA imaging, with a satellite OCTA service at a Sunway branch.

The hospital is staffed by 16+ fellowship-trained ophthalmologists covering all major sub-specialties, with credentials from institutions such as Oxford Eye Hospital, Singapore National Eye Centre, Saarland University Hospital, and Westmead Children Hospital Sydney. THONEH generates revenue through professional medical and surgical services, retail optometry (eyeglasses, contact lenses), pharmacy dispensing, and an international patient services channel offering medical tourism coordination. Pricing is transparent and procedure-based (LASIK at RM6,988, SMILE at RM9,988, cataract packages from RM2,788), with Easy Payment Plan financing introduced in 2025 via Maybank, CIMB, Public Bank, and AmBank. Welfare and community services, including 70+ free cataract surgeries annually, nationwide school screenings, and rural outreach through a mobile eye clinic, are delivered through Yayasan THONEH (THONEH Foundation, established 2016-02-26). The hospital holds JCI accreditation (achieved twice, most recently in 2017) and partners with the Lions Club, Tzu Chi Society, AIA Medical, and the Jabatan Kebajikan Malaysia.

Name

The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital

Legal name

The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital

Website

https://thoneh.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

THONEH is Malaysia's only specialist eye hospital under the Malaysian Association for the Blind, offering comprehensive sub-specialty eye care including refractive surgery, cataract, retinal, glaucoma, and paediatric ophthalmology, plus retail optometry and charity services through the THONEH Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Specialty Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Eye surgery
• Cataract treatment
• Retinal disease care
• Refractive surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaling Jaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical and Surgical Services: Revenue from comprehensive ophthalmology services including consultations, diagnostic tests, medical treatments, and surgical procedures across multiple eye conditions
2. Retail Optometry: Sales of prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and optical products through hospital's retail optometry service
3. Medications and Pharmaceutical Sales: Revenue from dispensing medications for eye conditions including post-operative treatments
4. International Patient Services: Medical tourism services for international patients including coordination, translation, and premium care services
5. Corporate Partnership Program: Tax-exempt donations through Corporate Partnership Program for THONEH Foundation's welfare activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

THONEH is a specialist eye hospital offering comprehensive ophthalmology services spanning outpatient consultations, diagnostic imaging (OCT, OCTA, corneal topography), medical treatments (anti-VEGF injections, glaucoma management, laser therapy), and surgical procedures including LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, cataract surgery with LenSx femtosecond laser, corneal transplantation, vitreo-retinal surgery, and paediatric ophthalmology. The hospital also runs a retail optometry outlet dispensing spectacles and contact lenses, supported by an in-house eye bank and the National Institute of Ophthalmic Sciences for training.

Product overview

The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital (THONEH) is a specialized eye hospital offering a comprehensive range of eye care services and treatments. The hospital provides surgical procedures (LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, cataract surgery with LenSx laser), medical treatments (glaucoma, retinal diseases, intravitreal injections), diagnostic services (eye assessments, OCT, OCTA, corneal topography), and retail optometry. THONEH operates specialized centres for laser treatment, cornea/refractive surgery, and houses the National Institute of Ophthalmic Sciences (NIOS) for education. The hospital is the only eye healthcare focused specialist hospital in Malaysia under the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB), providing services from its Petaling Jaya facility for over 3 decades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eye Assessment Comprehensive eye examinations including visual acuity, refraction, colour vision, corneal topography, pachymetry, dry eye assessment, intraocular pressure measurement, fundus examination, Visual Field Test, OCT, OCTA and Fundus Photography, available to patients of all ages.
• LASIK (Laser-assisted in-situ Keratomileusis) Laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to treat short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism, offered to patients seeking to reduce dependence on spectacles or contact lenses.
• ReLEx SMILE Laser Vision Correction Minimally invasive, flapless, bladeless laser procedure to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism through a small incision of less than 4mm, offered to patients seeking refractive correction with faster recovery.
• Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) Surgical removal of clouded natural lens using ultrasonic energy through a small wound, with insertion of an artificial intraocular lens (monofocal, multifocal, or toric) to restore vision for patients with cataracts.
• LenSx Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery Computer-controlled bladeless cataract surgery using femtosecond laser to perform corneal incisions, capsulotomy and lens fragmentation with precision for cataract patients opting for laser-assisted surgery.
• Glaucoma Treatment Management of glaucoma using medications (eye drops, tablets, injections), laser therapy and surgical implants targeting the eye's drainage system to reduce intraocular pressure and prevent visual field loss, for patients diagnosed with glaucoma.
• Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injection Injection of anti-VEGF drugs (Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab, Aflibercept) directly into the posterior cavity of the eye to halt retinal damage from abnormal blood vessel formation in conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and wet AMD, for retinal disease patients.
• Ophthalmic Laser Treatment Laser-based treatments including PASCAL Pattern Scan Laser (20ms short-beam pattern), Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), YAG Laser and Argon Laser used to treat diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, AMD, glaucoma, and posterior capsule thickening, for affected patients.
• Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL) Minimally invasive treatment for keratoconus using riboflavin (Vitamin B2) solution activated by UVA light to strengthen the cornea by creating additional chemical bonds, increasing corneal strength by approximately 300%, for keratoconus patients.
• Corneal Transplant Surgery Corneal transplantation including penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), for patients with corneal disease.
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Treatment Treatment for dry and wet AMD including anti-VEGF injections, photodynamic therapy, laser photocoagulation and optical aids for low vision; diagnostic services include fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, OCT and OCTA.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Management of diabetic retinopathy through anti-VEGF injections, laser treatment to seal leaking vessels or prevent new vessel growth, and surgery for advanced cases to stop bleeding and remove blood clots and fibrous tissue, for diabetic patients with retinal complications.
• Retinal Detachment Surgery Surgical treatment for retinal detachment involving separation of the retina from its attachment, potentially including scleral buckling and vitrectomy procedures, for patients with detached retina.
• Floaters and Flashes Treatment (Vitreolysis) Non-invasive, pain-free procedure using laser to eliminate floaters (vitreous strands) and improve vision for patients bothered by symptomatic vitreous floaters.
• Paediatric Amblyopia Treatment Treatment for amblyopia (lazy eye) in children using prescription spectacles for refractive error correction and eye patching therapy to encourage use of the affected eye, for paediatric patients and their families.
• Paediatric Congenital Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of congenital cataracts in infants and children, with treatment urgency based on severity and laterality of the cataract, for paediatric patients.
• Paediatric Ptosis Treatment Treatment for drooping upper eyelid in children including surgical correction when severe enough to interfere with vision or for cosmetic concerns, for paediatric patients and their families.
• Paediatric Refractive Error Management Management of refractive errors in children including prescription glasses and myopia control treatments using special ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses, and long-term eye drops, for paediatric patients.
• Retail Optometry Comprehensive retail optometry services including prescribing and dispensing eyeglasses, customizing contact lenses, and comprehensive eye examinations to assess signs of ocular diseases for all age groups, for walk-in and referred consumers.
• Eye Bank Services Eye bank service within THONEH for corneal tissue donation and transplantation, supporting the hospital's corneal transplant surgical offerings for patients requiring donor corneal tissue.
• International Patient Services (Medical Tourism) Dedicated concierge services for international patients including appointment booking, airport reception, transportation, translation, visa assistance and insurance coordination, supporting foreign patients seeking ophthalmology treatment at THONEH.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000,000+ patients treated with various eye conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• Maybank, CIMB, Public Bank, AmBanksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 July 2025Easy Payment Plan (EPP) providers for SMILE and LASIK promotional packages, enabling patients to pay for procedures in installments.
• AIA MedicalsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 March 2022Insurance partner providing guarantee letters and coverage for eye treatments and procedures for AIA medical card holders.
• Yayasan THONEH (THONEH Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2016Established on 26 February 2016 to further the social welfare activities' capabilities, capacities and reach. Supports financially disadvantaged patients with subsidized and free eye care services.
• Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHONEH operates under the purview of Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB), making it the only eye healthcare focused specialist hospital in Malaysia under MAB's oversight.
• Lions ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partnership for eye surgery activities, contributing approximately 70 free cataract surgeries annually to the poor and needy. Joint community programs and eye camps organized regularly.
• Ayurdana Hospital, MyanmarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular visiting eye surgeon arrangement for charity eye surgeries at Ayurdana Hospital in Sagaing Hill, Myanmar, providing surgical expertise and training.
• Tzu Chi SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for eye care programs and public education initiatives in Malaysia.
• Lions ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDr. Helen Tan Chen Chen actively participates in community programs organized by Lions Club for public eye health education.
• Jabatan Kebajikan Malaysia (Social Welfare Department)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered visually impaired persons (Orang Kurang Upaya – Penglihatan) receive complimentary outpatient services and subsidized inpatient services through government welfare coordination.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optimax Eye Specialist: Malaysia's largest refractive surgery chain focusing on LASIK and SMILE procedures. Directly comparable elective vision correction service portfolio and competitive pricing structure targeting the same Malaysian consumer demographic.
• ISEC Healthcare: Malaysia and Singapore-based specialist eye care provider offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and vitreoretinal services through multiple clinics. Directly comparable as an ophthalmology-focused specialist operator competing in the same Malaysian market and serving similar elective and medical ophthalmology demand.
• Vista Eye Specialist: Malaysian private ophthalmology chain providing cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal treatments across multiple branches. Competes with THONEH on refractive surgery pricing and medical ophthalmology services for the Malaysian consumer segment.

Broad incumbents

• KPJ Healthcare Berhad: Malaysia's largest private hospital network with ophthalmology departments across multiple facilities. Competes indirectly as a multi-specialty provider that captures a portion of the eye care demand THONEH serves.
• Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care: Malaysian private hospital operator providing multi-specialty care including ophthalmology. Comparable as a competitor for premium private healthcare patients in Malaysia, although not eye-specialized.
• Sunway Medical Centre: Large Malaysian multi-specialty private hospital with an ophthalmology department and the THONEH OCTA satellite branch. Competes indirectly for eye care patients within a broader general hospital offering, but does not specialize in ophthalmology.
• Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC): Tertiary eye care institution in Singapore offering full subspecialty ophthalmology services. Comparable as a regional center of excellence and a training destination for THONEH's specialists; potential competitor for medical tourism flows.
• Aravind Eye Hospital: India's largest eye care provider operating high-volume ophthalmology hospitals with a charity-supported model similar to THONEH's. Comparable in scale, specialty focus, welfare orientation, and is the training ground for one of THONEH's oculoplastic surgeons.

Others

• Moorfields Eye Hospital: UK-based global ophthalmology institution recognized as a benchmark for specialty eye hospitals. Relevant as a comparable specialty hospital archetype and international thought leader in ophthalmic clinical excellence.
• Caring Pharmacy / Optical retail chains: Malaysian optical retail chains providing eyewear and basic eye examinations. Adjacent competitor at the retail optometry tier where THONEH also dispenses prescription eyewear; relevant for assessing retail optical economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/THONEH
• Xx.com/THONEH

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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