Personal Profile
Mr Atul Bansal is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience, specialising in modern cataract and glaucoma surgery. He provides private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry, alongside consultation for a wide range of general eye conditions.
He graduated from medical school with distinction, winning a first prize, and has trained at leading centres of excellence, including Oxford Eye Hospital, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, and Manchester Eye Hospital, where he completed an advanced fellowship in cataract and glaucoma surgery.
Mr Bansal is recognised for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, combining clinical expertise with the latest technologies to achieve excellent visual outcomes.

Clinical Expertise
Mr Bansal specialises in:
Cataract surgery (including premium lens implantation)
Glaucoma diagnosis and management
Laser eye procedures
General ophthalmology

He offers state-of-the-art cataract surgery, including micro-incision, sutureless techniques with the option of no-injection anaesthesia, helping to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
To reduce dependence on glasses after surgery, he provides a range of premium intraocular lenses, including:

Multifocal lenses
Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) lenses
Toric lenses


Conditions Treated
Mr Bansal treats a broad spectrum of eye conditions, including:
Cataract & Vision
Cataracts
Post-cataract vision issues
Glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma
Angle-closure glaucoma
Raised intraocular pressure
General Eye Conditions
Dry eyes
Red eyes
Eye allergies
Blepharitis
Conjunctivitis


Treatments & Procedures
Cataract Surgery
Micro-incision, sutureless cataract surgery
Premium lens implantation (multifocal, EDOF, toric)
Cataract surgery in glaucoma patients
Combined cataract and glaucoma procedures (MIGS – iStent, Trabectome)
YAG laser capsulotomy for posterior capsular opacification
Glaucoma Treatments
Comprehensive glaucoma assessment and monitoring
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
Preserflo glaucoma implant
Nd: YAG laser iridotomy for angle-closure glaucoma
General Ophthalmology
Diagnosis and management of common eye conditions
Medical and non-surgical treatments

All treatments are tailored to reduce risk, improve vision and support long-term eye health.

Leadership, Research & Teaching
Mr Bansal plays a key leadership role within ophthalmology:

Clinical Lead for Cataract Surgery Pathway at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Regional Quality Lead for the School of Ophthalmology (Health Education West Midlands)
Lead for postgraduate education and quality improvement programmes (QIPS)

He has driven significant improvements in cataract care pathways, enhancing safety, outcomes and patient experience.
His research contributions include:

Principal Investigator in major international trials (EAGLE and TAGS)
Numerous peer-reviewed publications
An MD thesis
Contributions to textbooks on complex cataract surgery

He regularly presents as an invited faculty member at national and international conferences.

Awards & Recognition

Birmingham Eye Foundation Roper‑Hall Prize Medal (2004)
Multiple Clinical Excellence Awards
Nomination for Outstanding Service and Care (OSCA)
Three nominations for Best Regional Trainer Award


Patient‑Centred Approach
Mr Bansal is committed to delivering safe, high-quality and personalised care. His approach ensures that patients:

Receive clear explanations about their condition and treatment options
Are actively involved in decision-making
Benefit from advanced surgical techniques
Achieve the best possible visual outcomes


Professional Memberships

Royal College of Ophthalmologists (London)
Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
British Medical Association (BMA)
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
UK & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
UK & Eire Glaucoma Society
Midlands Glaucoma Society
Midlands Ophthalmic Society


Hospitals
The Meriden Hospital, Coventry

 

Cataract Surgery

• Cataract Surgery with lens implantation (microincision, sutureless with option of no-injection techniques)
• Premium lenses to reduce dependence on glasses after cataract surgery- a. Multifocal lenses, b. Extended depth of Focus (EDOF) lenses c. Toric lenses
• Specialist cataract surgery in Glaucoma patients
• Cataract surgery combined with (MIGS)- iStent and Trabectome to decrease dependence on glaucoma drops
• Laser treatment for after cataract (posterior capsular opacification)- Nd:YAG LASER Capsulotomy

Glaucoma

• Glaucoma assessment and management for routine and complex glaucoma cases
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) laser to reduce dependence on drops
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)- iStent to decrease dependence on glaucoma drops and delay need for major glaucoma surgery
• Modern Preserflo Glaucoma Implant
• Lasers in angle closure glaucoma- Nd:YAG Laser Iridotomy

General Ophthalmology

• Dry eyes
• Red eyes
• Eye allergy
• Blepharitis
• Conjunctivitis

 

• Royal College of Ophthalmologist London
• Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
• British Medical Association
• Hospital Consultant and Specialist
• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• United Kingdom and Eire Society for Glaucoma
• Midlands Glaucoma Society
• Midlands Ophthalmic Society