Kam Balaggan Ophthalmologist Ltd Reviews 547

Mr Balaggan made me feel very calm and it’s clear he’s very good at what he does. Would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.

Mr Balaggan repaired my macular hole which was of great concern to me, coming out of the blue.
I have to say that Mr Balaggan is an outstanding professional and did a super job on my eye, completely closing the hole for me. He is very calm and precise and I was very pleased to be kept informed every step of the way through the procedure which was actually not as bad an experience as I had thought it would be. He was also very thorough with the follow up appointments and I would recommend Mr Balaggan to anyone in a similar position.
N P Greatrix
Staffordshire
November 2025

Mr Balaggan was a calming professional who took time to explain each step and give a sensible best and worst case scenario. He assured me that he would do his very best to close a "Very Large" macular hole I presented with.
I underwent surgery within two weeks and the care and reassurance that both the operation and the aftercare afforded was simply, second to none.
Mr Balaggans expertise has resulted in a successful closure of my macular hole and I have no hestiation in 100% recommending him to anyone requiring eye surgery. I am delighted with the results.

Mr Balaggan is excellent .
I have been diagnosed a Macular Hole on my left eye in March,waited for nearly two months ,heard nothing from NHS,driven by fear went back to China to get victrectomy done on my left eye,but somehow it failed,the hole didn't close.Came back to England,got an appointment within another hospital,they didn't want to know about it,said it is too complicated.finally got an appointment with Mr Balaggan,felt like he is God send to me to save my eye.When I seen Mr Balaggan in early September,suddenly found my right eye developed a macular hole,Mr Balaggan is highly skilled Ophthalmic Surgeon,he is so professional and kind,explained everything to me,and advised me get the right eye victrectomy done first,and then left eye,after two successful operations,specially the left victrectomy was so difficult and complicated, I have been discharged two days ago,I really appreciated and can't thank him enough,Mr Balaggan has saved both of my eyes and give me my life back.
Thanks to Mr Balaggan and his wonderful team,and lovely secretary Debbie.
Highly recommend Mr Balaggan,I even recommened Mr Balaggan to my Chinese friends and family.

Mr Balaggan is everything you would wish for in a Consultant...extremely knowledgeable, professional, and approachable. He listened to my concerns and was very reassuring and inspired complete confidence. He performed cataract operations on both my eyes with complete success and I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Kam’s expertise is very obvious and he has undertaken retina reattachment and both eye lens replacement for me. My sight is now brilliant and all has gone smoothly. I was definitely in safe hands

Mr Balaggan is an excellent surgeon. He explained all my options , operated and then gave my perfect follow up care.Thank you.

From start to finish Mr Balaggan and his staff were amazing. He has a superior talent that has changed my vision and my life. Very professional and I would highly recommend Mr Balaggan.

Mick C

My excellent optician diagnosed a Macular Hole.
I was recommended to Mr Balaggan, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at my local Nuffield Hospital.
Mr Balaggan carefully and throughly explained my condition and the possible outcome. He recommended a Vitrectomy. I consented to this procedure. This was carried out as soon as possible at Spire hospital Little Aston.
Mr Balaggan carried out the surgery.
I have been highly delighted with Mr. Balaggan who is a first class eye surgeon with vast experience and knowledge in his field and also a considerate and caring person.
After a follow up consultation/examination I have now been discharged.
Again I am delighted with the outcome of the surgery.
I can highly recommend Mr. Balaggan for any eye surgery/treatments.

Peter Davies

I was treated by Mr Balaggan following a routine eye examination which highlighted a bleed at the back of my eye. Following tests, Mr Balaggan diagnosed Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, related to macular oedema, which requires ongoing Eylea eye injections.

I was panicked about the injections, but Mr Balaggan put me at ease with his calm confidence and gentle manner. He clearly explained conditions and procedures and took time to answer any questions. I have received 4 injections so far: all have gone smoothly. My eyesight has improved dramatically, thanks to his input.

Mr Balaggan is highly professional, knowledgeable and thorough. He referred me to two other specialists to find the cause of the bleeds. According to the nurses in the department, he is top of his field and fabulous to work with.

I would highly recommend Mr Balaggan for any eye related procedure.

I had been exploring whether premium IOLs were the best choice for me and my particular prescription. On hearing that my optician had not only herself opted for them but that she had chosen Mr Balaggan to perform the surgery it was recommendation enough. I then researched Mr Balaggan's professional training and experience and was impressed!
In the initial consultation Mr Balaggan professionally assessed which type of lens was the most suitable for me, was clear about outcomes and patiently and respectfully answered my questions -such a lovely man. As a result, during surgery I felt thoroughly confident in his skill and had no anxiety whatsoever. The nursing team went about their work in an equally professional, knowledgeable but friendly manner, inspiring confidence and reassurance in the process.
My vision becomes sharper each day as my brain adapts. Can't wait to have the second eye operated on.

I had some quite complex eye surgery done recently, following a not very satisfactory NHS experience. Kam Balaggan, who had been recommended by a neighbour, was very friendly, professional and thorough – as were the other support staff involved. I was kept well informed throughout and the operation went smoothly. Kam did a superb job and I would unhesitatingly recommend him to anyone needing a highly qualified and skilled surgeon.

From start to finish I had fabulous service - I have worn glasses for 51 years and can now see the wonderful colours of autumn and read well with no glasses.it is still early days but so pleased with the results and personal service from Mr Balaggan

Mr Balaggan explained exactly what was going to happen during the operation and assured me it would be pain free this made me feel relaxed and confident that all would be well.

Mr Ballagan was extremely professional at all stages of the patient journey to surgery.
I felt reassured and confident in his skill and expertise before the operation. The result was a very successful cataract operation.

Macular hole developed, previously had detached retinas due to being very short sighted (cataracts done so now barely need glasses). Also had horrendous floaters!! Mr Balaggan not only repaired the hole to a miraculous level he improved the earlier detachment repair. All floaters gone!!! Six weeks later my repaired eye, albeit still healing, is already up to driving standard! Debbie, his secretary, is lovely and highly efficient. A credit to him.

I had cataract surgery in 2012. Over the last few years the sight in my right eye has gradually deteriorated to the point where my vision was just a blur.. After several consultations with the NhS I I was informed that the implanted lens had opacified and would need to be removed and replaced. This would not be straightforward as I had also had laser YAG surgery in this eye. Two of my friends recommended Mr Balaggan to me. At my consultation he instantly put me at ease with his quiet, calm approach. He fully explained the options available to me and I opted to have the surgery to replace the faulty lens. I was very confident that the operation would be a success. Mr Balaggan and all of his team were extremely professional from the day of my consultion to my discharge day. I am very happy with the outcome and would recommend this outstanding surgeon to anybody with eye problems.

A very pleasant and highly competent ophthalmologist who is revered throughout the country,it seems.
Several fellow patients had travelled hundreds of miles to use him.
I am very lucky he is only about five miles away for me.
It is early days yet but I'm reading practically everything now very easily. Not using glasses at all. Whoop!

My optician knew that I was going to do some research to decide who to go to for my cataract surgery and she recommended Mr Balaggan as she had been following his work for some years. After looking at his website I decided to make an appointment and met with Mr Balaggan, who is a lovely gentleman. After enquiring about my lifestyle and what I hoped to get out of the surgery he patiently went through the different options with me and I decided to go for the latest premium IOLs. Mr Balaggan has now performed the cataract surgery on both of my eyes and I have great distance vision and can also read the smallest print on ordnance survey maps. Having worn distance glasses/contact lenses since the age of 14 and reading glasses/lenses for the last 20 years it’s absolutely fantastic at nearly 63 to be able to pursue all of my hobbies without the need for glasses or contact lenses. I would absolutely recommend Mr Balaggan and his team.

I was told that I had virtually lost the sight in one eye, and it couldn’t be improved at all. I was very lucky that I was referred to Mr Balaggan, and couldn’t have wished for a better surgeon. Mr Balaggan is very easy to talk to, he put my needs as priority. Mr Balaggan first repaired my detached retina, and later I had cataract surgery on both eyes. I now have amazing vision, I no longer need to wear glasses - I can highly recommend Mr Balaggan and his team.