Professional experience
• More than 30 years of experience• Consultant ophthalmic surgeon, The Meriden Hospital (Present)
• Consultant ophthalmologist, Spire Parkway Hospital (Present)• Consultant ophthalmologist, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust (2010 - present)• Consultant ophthalmologist, Bristol Eye Hospital (2008 - 2010)
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Sub-specialties
• Cataract surgery• Glaucoma
• Microincision cataract surgery, suture less with option of no-injection techniques• Complex Cataracts and Specialist cataract surgery in glaucoma patients • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS: iStent and Trabectome)• iStent: Glaucoma surgery• Trabectome: Glaucoma Surgery• YAG Laser Capsulotomy• YAG Laser Capsulotomy for after cataract• Dry Eye• Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
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Positions in public associations
• Principal investigator (PI), Multicentre randomised trial for Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma Study (TAGS)• Principal Investigator (PI), Effectiveness of early lens extraction in angle-closure glaucoma (EAGLE)
• Regional training quality lead, School of Ophthalmology, Health Education West Midlands• Lead, QIPS (quality, innovation, productivity and safety), School of Ophthalmology, Health Education West Midlands• Lead, Clinical Audit, School of Ophthalmology, Health Education West Midlands
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Teaching posts
• Departmental Postgraduate lead for ophthalmology, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire• Regional quality lead for post-graduate training , School of Ophthalmology, Health Education West Midlands
• College Tutor for UHCW Royal College of Ophthalmologist
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Education
• FRCOphth, Ophthalmology, Royal College of Ophthalmologists• FRCSEd (Ophth), Ophthalmology, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• MD, Ophthalmology Residency Programme, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, N. Delhi, India,1995• MRCOphth, Ophthalmology, Royal College of Ophthalmologists• MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (1986 - 1991)• Fellowship in Modern Glaucoma Surgery and Cataract Surgery, Manchester Eye Hospital• Advanced Training in Glaucoma and Cataract surgery, Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre
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Publications and conferences
• Acute Secondary Optic Neuropathy as a Complication of a Single Episode of Acutely Raised Intra Ocular pressure – a Case Series Pavitra Garala. A Bansal J Glaucoma 2019 Jan;28(1):e10-e13. Journal of Glaucoma. 2019 September• Secondary Glaucoma due to Iridescent Crystalline Particles Masquerading as Refractory Hypertensive Uveitis in an Eye With Irradiated Iris Melanoma. R Chahal R, AA Mohite AA, H Heimann H, A Bansal. Journal of Glaucoma 2018 Apr;27(4):385-388.
• Prophylaxis of postoperative endophthalmitis after cataract surgery Akshatha Ranganath & Atul Bansal Expert Review of Ophthalmology, DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2017.1302798• Rare case of post-cataract-surgery Prevotella endophthalmitis diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction DNA sequencing. K N Amissah-Arthur, T A Farooq , N Dhillon , I ACunliffe I A, A Bansal J Cataract Refract Surg. 2013;39(3):463-6.• Extension of Retracted Glaucoma Drainage Tube using a 22-gauge Intravenous Catheter in Complex Pediatric Glaucoma Atul Bansal, Cecilia H Fenerty Journal of Glaucoma, 2010;19(4):248-51• Endothelial Cell Damage with Phacoemulsification Techniques. A Bansal Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2009;35:213• Ocular Decompression Retinopathy after Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin-C for Angle Recession Glaucoma. A Bansal, U S Ramanathan Indian Journal of Ophthalmology.2009;57:153-4• Sudden Lowering of Intraocular Pressure may Cause Posterior Segment Bleeding by Three Different Mechanisms A Bansal, S Ramanathan British Journal of Ophthalmology.2008;92:1158-9• Early Tractional Ciliary Body Detachment in a Uveitic Eye after Cataract Surgery Managed With Circumferential Anterior Capsulectomy. A Williams, A Bansal, V Sung British Journal of Ophthalmology.2008;92:430-431• Practical Approach to Medical Management Of Glaucoma A Bansal, CH Fenerty Indian Journal of Ophthalmology.2009;57:75-6• Potential Contamination of the G-Probe Used for Transscleral Cyclodiode A Bansal, S Ramanathan Journal of Glaucoma.2008;17:157-8.• Optimization of Biometry for Intraocular Lens Implantation Using the Zeiss IOL Master. SN Madge, CH Khong, M Lemont, A Bansal, RJ Antcliff, Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica.2005;83:436-8• Delayed Acute Angle Closure after Macular-Hole Surgery. A Bansal, JF Salmon, R Malhotra, CK Patel, PH Rosen Eye. 2003;17:779-81• Primary Iris Pigment Epithelial Hyperplasia and Glaucoma A Bansal, J Luck British Journal of Ophthalmology.2002;86:352-3• . Phacoemulsification in White Hypermature Cataracts RB Vajpayee, A Bansal, N Sharma, T Dada, VK Dada Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 1999;25:1157-1160• . Randot Stereoacuity and Contrast Sensitivity in Normal Subjects. V Menon, A Bansal, P Prakash Glaucoma and Annals of Ophthalmology.1998;30:367-369• Randot Stereoacuity at Various Binocular Combinations of Snellen Acuity V Menon, A Bansal, P Prakash Indian Journal of Ophthalmology.1997;45:169-171• Capsulotomy for Phacoemulsification in Hypermature Cataracts R B Vajpayee, S K Angra, M S Santosh, S Katoch, N Prasad, A Bansal, J Anand Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.1995;21:612-615• MD Thesis ''Stereoacuity in Optic Nerve Diseases'' Thesis accepted and published by the Faculty of the R.P.Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, N. Delhi, India (1995
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Prizes and awards
• Roper Hall Prize Medal, Birmingham Eye Foundation (2004) • First Prize in first professional exam in MBBS in Forensinc Medicine (All India Insitute of Medical Sciences)1988
Professional membership
• Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOpth)• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
• British Medical Association (BMA)• Hospital Consultant and Specialist Association (HCSA)• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)• United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS)• United Kingdom and Eire Society for Glaucoma (UKEGS)• Midlands Glaucoma Society• Midlands Ophthalmological Society (MOS)
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Patient reviews
M S. Verified Patient
29/10/2024
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Patients comments
Maybe a little more clarity on the schedule of events on the day of surgery other than that it could not of gone better
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I am very grateful for your generous feedback. I am so glad that the surgery and result went very well and that you are pleased. I will also share the feedback with the ward and theatre team. I wish you all the very best. Mr. Atul Bansal MBBS, MRCOphth, MD, FRCSEd, FRCOPHTH Consultant Ophthalmologist for Complex Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
M E. Verified Patient
27/06/2024
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Patients comments
Excellent service
V. Verified Patient
16/03/2024
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Patients comments
My father recently had YAG laser treatment. Mr Bansal is the absolute jewel in the crown of surgeons. His manner, kindness and overall care is first class. He makes you feel at ease and you feel genuinely cared for. Thank you Mr Bansal.
Reply to patient's comment
Many thanks for your very kind feedback which is highly appreciated. I am so glad that everything went very well and you are pleased with the care and the excellent outcome. Best wishes. Mr. Atul Bansal MBBS, MRCOphth, MD, FRCSEd, FRCOPHTH
R. Verified Patient
10/03/2023
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Patients comments
Very impressed by Mr Bansal’s expertise and attention. He explained all aspects of the procedure and ongoing care.
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I am very grateful for your very kind words and generous feedback. I am very glad that everything went extremely well with an outcome as expected. With the very best wishes. Mr. Atul Bansal MBBS, MRCOphth, MD, FRCSEd, FRCOPHTH Consultant Ophthalmologist for Complex Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery