Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon Reviews 

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Evaluating 98 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, kindness, and ability to put them at ease, especially during potentially frightening procedures. The service is frequently described as first-class, with many appreciating the thorough explanations, clear communication, and excellent aftercare provided throughout their treatment. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the results of their eye surgeries, often reporting restored vision, freedom from glasses, and a significant improvement in their quality of life. The quality of the product and user experience are highlighted as exceptional, with many recommending the company for its outstanding surgical skills and efficient processes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 ho... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was an anxious patient who required cataract surgery in both eyes. Following a thorough eye examination Mr Balaggan discussed all my options and which lenses would best suit my needs for the future.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. Mr Balaggan explained everything, and put me at ease with his friendly approachable manner. My procedure was painless and my sight was improved... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Dr. Balaggan has been extremely positive and supportive. From day one he put me at ease, especially when I was very nervous about having cataract surgery. He kept me informed thro... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I felt confident putting my trust in Mr…

I felt confident putting my trust in Mr Balaggan, it’s wonderful to have perfect sight again.

12 April 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mrs Bowman thank you for your lovely review and that you are pleased with the outcome of your surgery

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Mr Balaggan is a most pleasant and professional gentleman. From my husbands first consultation regarding the removal of an Epiretinol Membrane he explained clearly the process, potential outcome and responded to any concerns that he had. His aftercare, including contact with the dispensing optician was dealt with both promptly and courteously.
My husband would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the exprtise of Mr Balaggan to anyone in need of Opthalmic surgery. So much so, that he further consulted with him subsequently and underwent cataract surgery to the same eye.

6 July 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mrs Carr, thank you so much for your lovely review for Mr Balaggan and his team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied with my results

I have been very pleased with the outcome of my cataracts being removed by Mr Balaggan would recommend him as he is really good to talk to and a brilliant surgeon.

1 March 2025
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mr Hill thank you for your lovely review for Mr Balaggan this will help others make their decisions to see him

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very satisfied patient

The treatment I have received from Mr Kam Balaggan has been excellent. His care and professionalism has made a very worrying time much easier. I would thoroughly recommend Mr Balaggan after receiving major eye surgery.

14 December 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mr Cotterill, thank you for your lovely 5* review for Mr Balaggan, so glad you were at ease with your surgery

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delighted with the outcome of cataract surgery

Mr Balaggan explained everything clearly and was very helpful. After cataract surgery I now enjoy beautiful clear vision and I am delighted with the outcome.

6 January 2025
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mrs Wellstood Eason thank you so much for your 5* review for Mr Balaggan and that you are delighted with your vision

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cataract surgery

I have had both eyes done and was very happy with the advice and support. Options were fully explained to allow me to make my decision. Support after the procedure was great

9 May 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

DP, thank you so much for review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mr Kam Balaggan

I'd always had a phobia about eye surgery, and was scared about losing my eyesight. So was apprehensive when I met Mr Kam Balaggan, to say the least.

I needn't have worried. Throughout my care I was given full information of what to expect. I had access to Mr Balaggan at all times if I had any questions or worries.

During my surgery I received excellent care by Mr Balaggan and his team and I can't thank him enough.

Because of Mr Balaggan's expertise and skill, my surgery was successful and I would recommend him to anyone

9 November 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mrs Brindley, thank you so much for your lovely 5* review for Mr Balaggan and his team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Double Vitrectomy

I recently underwent a double vitrectomy by Kam and his team. Kam's support, advice and overall field excellence made a huge difference which led to a hugely positive change in my day to day life

1 July 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Thank you so much for your lovely review and your 5* rating

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and kind

I had 2 cataract operations carried out by Mr Balaggan some months ago. He was very kind and explained everything in a way that was easier for me to understand. He said that one eye would need a more complicated procedure because of the existing problem of Macular Degeneration.
Both eyes are very much improved.
The whole experience was made more comfortable because of Mr Balaggan's professional approach and his kindness. I felt very safe in his care.

14 March 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your experience with us and giving Mr Balaggan and his team
We are so grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cataract Procedure

I recently underwent cataract surgery with Mr Balaggan. He and his team explained everything in detail, which put my mind at ease. If I have any ophthalmology issues in the future, I’d definitely go back and see Mr Balaggan.

9 November 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Sue thank you for your kind words and pleased that you feel you can come back and see us in the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful treatment and improvement to eyesight.

Between 2022 and 2024 I had five different operations with Kam Balaggan on my eyes. Holes in the macular, cataracts, and latterly, laser treatment. As a result my eyesight is wonderful and I cannot thank Kam enough. Kam is a lovely person, very polite and extremely professional. I would recommend him to anyone needing treatment.

28 February 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, this will help others make their decisions easier.
We are so grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A professional experience

The process from start to finish was carried out in a very professional manner. I was at ease for the whole time with full explanations for the procedure at each step. I was treated with everything you would expect from a highly professional consultant.
Mr Ballaggan comes with my full recommendation.

11 September 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mr Walsh Thank you for sharing your experience with us, this will help others make their decision easier.
We are so grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Could not have asked for better treatment

I had my cataracts treated to last April and May Excellent experience with no pain or discomfort.
What I was not prepared for was how sensitive I would be to light/sunshine and the difficulty I would have obtaining suitable reading and computer glasses.
Consquently you have many pairs at different locations
In December I noticed a difference in my vision, consulted my Optician and was quickly referred to Mr Balaggan who advised that I needed Laser treatment which he carried out immediately and the following day my vision was much improved however my prescription has changed so back to my Optician and am at present awaiting delivery of more glasses

3 February 2025
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mrs Bentley Thank you for sharing your experience with us, this will help others make their decisions easier. So pleased your vision is now at its best
We are so grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gentle and caring with exceptional results

Gentle, kind, caring and totally professional, is the way I would describe the service from Mr Balaggan.
He explained very clearly what my problems were and what the solutions were, in a manner that was easy to understand. When the time came for my surgery, the care from his support team was superb. They made me feel relaxed and cared for. The cataract procedure was very quick and painless and not at all scary. The results from Mr Balaggans skill are totally amazing! I cannot recommend this surgery highly enough.

4 April 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Jacqueline thank you so much for your very kind words regarding Mr Balaggan and his team. We are so pleased you had a good experience regarding your eye surgery.
We are so grateful for your 5-star rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cataract lens replacement

I was, to be honest, terrified of eye surgery, eyesight is kind of important to me. Nothing about the experience of cataract surgery with Mr Balaggan was in the least bit worrying and I thank him for the gift of confidence and better vision. I was kept well aware of what was happening and everyone I came into contact with was friendly and helpful. I now can see without specs (need reading specs for very close) which is the first time since childhood.

25 February 2024
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mrs Cooke thank you for your very kind words and your 5* review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second Floaters Only Vitrectomy

I had a pars plana vitrectomy in my left eye on 8th February, I had the same procedure in my right eye on 2nd January 2021, also with Mr Balaggan.
Anybody who has tried unsuccessfully to live with the day to day complete misery of a Weiss ring floater and then the absolute unspeakable joy of having it taken away forever will understand me when I say that this is the 2nd time Mr Balaggan has given me my life back.
I had general anaesthetic for my 1st vitrectomy because I was so nervous but Mr Balaggan recommended sedation this time as in between the 2 vitrectomies I have had cataract procedures in both eyes with sedation only.
I can honestly say I felt absolutely nothing and could only hear the odd word or two between Mr Balaggan and his team so I would very much recommend sedation as the best choice for eye surgery.
12 days on my vision is so amazing I can't quite believe it, I think after being so miserable for months I am a little in shock to be honest.
Thank you so much Mr Balaggan you are the best.

8 February 2025
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Theresa thank you so much for your very kind words for Mr Balaggan and his team. we are so pleased that your vision in your words is "amazing" thank you again for your 5* review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mr Ballaggan's skills as an Ophthalmic Surgeon


Mr Ballaggan's skills as a surgeon and rapport with patients is impressive.

On my first contact he fitted me in for an initial appointment at the end of his list that day and arranged surgery for my detached retina 36 hrs. hours later, demonstrating the urgency the illness requires.

Every aspect of his care for me was exemplary. I am pleased to recommend him.

10 February 2025
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mr Ursell thank you so much for your very kind words regarding your surgery, Mr Balaggan will always try to accommodate patients with urgent appointments. Thank you for your 5* review this will hopefully help others in making their decision to see Mr Balaggan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cataract replacement Tri focul lenses

Having had both of my eyes operated on by Mr Kam Balaggan to sort out cataract problems, I have to say its the best thing I have had done which makes such a difference to my everyday life and enjoyment.
Mr Balaggan was so clear and professional in every aspect of the journey including the aftercare, making correcting my astigmatism's at the same time, seem easy. I would recommend Mr Balaggan to anybody local to the midlands to use this gentleman and his support network, when having an issue with there eyes. Great job

1 February 2025
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Mr Bottomer thank you so much for your 5* review for Mr Balaggan and his team, so glad you are pleased with the outcome of your surgery

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I had cataract surgery a year ago now, and I was so scared. I did not think my eyesight would be so good, not in a million years. It’s a miracle and il be forever grateful. He is amazing and the best surgeon ever!! Thank you… Harj

7 February 2025
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Hi Harj thank you so much for your kind words and your 5* review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I see better than I did 45 years ago!

Kam Balaggan operated on my cataract, caused by a severely detached retina last year (repaired by another excellent surgeon). Amazingly, my operated eye now sees better than it did 45 years ago! This is thanks to a superb job by Mr Balaggan, using a state-of-the art lens which has corrected my astigmatism as well as giving me pin-sharp vision. I never dreamt of seeing that well through that eye again. I naturally have no hesitation in recommending Mr Balaggan.

9 January 2025
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Reply from Kam Balaggan Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Thank you so much for your lovely 5* review, it is very much appreciated

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