Cataract Surgery in Edgbaston: Your Expert Guide Near Five Ways

At Five Ways, transport links make getting to your appointment simple. The Edgbaston Eye Consultants building is adjacent to Five Ways station, so you can hop off the train and walk straight to our door. If you prefer the Westbourne Centre (53 Church Road), it’s just a 15-minute walk from the same station. Several bus routes also stop nearby on Harborne Road, Calthorpe Road, and Westbourne Road, making public transport very convenient.

Driving is just as easy. Both clinics have their own free car park. In particular, The Westbourne Centre offers off-road parking on its forecourt, and Edgbaston Eye Consultants provides patient parking right outside the clinic. We know your time is valuable, so we also offer extended clinic hours (including Saturday mornings) at request. You can choose an appointment that fits your schedule without having to miss work or wait weeks.

One key reason patients come to us is the difference in care. With DS Eye Surgeon, Mr. Sahota leads every consultation and surgery himself, so you know you’re getting top-level expertise throughout. By contrast, many NHS or contracted providers use rotating teams or trainees for cataract operations. On the NHS pathway, for instance, you might face months-long waits and only the standard monofocal lens will be offered. Even independent sector providers doing NHS surgery are required to train doctors on some cases, meaning you may not meet your surgeon until the surgery day and a training doctor may do your cataract operation.

We do things differently. As a private-only clinic, we offer consultant-led continuity: from your first visit through surgery and follow-up, it’s Mr. Sahota who oversees your care. This means faster scheduling (no NHS queue) and personalised decisions about your lenses and surgery. We also provide premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) that NHS contractors don’t include. For example, NHS-funded cataract surgery will only give you standard single-focus lenses, whereas at our Edgbaston clinic you can choose multifocal, toric, or extended-depth-of-focus lenses for a wider range of vision. In summary, choosing us means skipping long NHS waits and getting bespoke, consultant-delivered treatment tailored to your needs.

When you book your initial cataract consultation with DS Eye Surgeon, you’ll actually get to see Dr. Sahota in person. Your first visit can be at either Edgbaston Eye Consultants (22 George Road) or The Westbourne Centre (53 Church Road) – whichever location is more convenient for you. Both sites are fully equipped: we use advanced machines to measure your eyes and check the retina, and we do a full dilated examination of the front and back of your eye. You’ll discuss your symptoms, vision needs, and daily activities so we can understand what visual outcome you want. Then Mr. Sahota will explain how cataract surgery can help and review the IOL options that best suit your lifestyle.

The consultation is thorough but friendly. A new cataract consultation includes checking for any other eye conditions, grading the cataract’s severity, and mapping out the complexity of your case. We also talk about your reading or driving habits so we can guide you towards the right lens choice (monofocal, EDOF, multifocal, toric, etc.). After this visit, if you decide to go ahead, we’ll schedule your surgery date – often just a few weeks out, at a convenient time for you.

We operate from two prime locations in Edgbaston. Edgbaston Eye Consultants (22 George Road, B15 1PJ) is a dedicated ophthalmology clinic. It features exam rooms, imaging equipment, and an on-site operating theatre for eye procedures. The Westbourne Centre (53 Church Road, B15 3SJ), part of the Ramsay Health Care network, is a modern private hospital with comfortable patient facilities and high-tech surgical suites.

Both clinics are arranged for your comfort. For example, The Westbourne Centre has a sleek reception area and free off-road parking directly outside. Edgbaston Eye Consultants is a more compact building but is entirely focused on eye care. Importantly, all diagnostics and treatments happen in-house at these sites. That means you won’t be sent from one hospital to another. Mr. Sahota will meet you at your chosen clinics for your surgery as well, so you get seamless, consultant-led care without needing multiple referrals.

Mr. Sahota’s reputation spans both NHS and private care, which means patients trust him in either setting. He holds a substantive NHS consultant post (Russells Hall Hospital) and also runs our Edgbaston clinic. This dual role ensures he stays on the leading edge of ophthalmic practice. Patients report that they have complete confidence in his skills, knowing he was vetted by Moorfields Eye Hospital and the NHS. Even though our focus is on private self-pay patients, many referrals and new patients come via NHS or optician routes—another sign of trust in our expertise.

We are also recognised by major insurance providers and maintain top-rated reviews. Our patient-centred philosophy shines through: at DS Eye Surgeon, each person is treated as an individual. As Mr. Sahota says, he believes in a "compassionate, patient-centred approach". We take time to answer your questions fully and never rush you. This high standard of care – trusted by patients and the healthcare community – truly sets us apart.

Alongside our expert surgeon, our clinics use world-class technology. We have on-site optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography, high-precision biometry, and wavefront analysis devices. These tools let us plan your surgery with remarkable accuracy and even catch other eye issues early. For example, an OCT scan can reveal subtle retinal changes (like macular degeneration or diabetic changes) that we can address concurrently. Patients appreciate that all diagnostics and treatments happen under one roof.

But technology is only part of the story. Every member of our team – from reception to the surgical nurse – is focused on your comfort. We maintain a warm, patient-focused environment, meaning you’ll never feel like “just another patient.” On the day of surgery, you’ll find a calm atmosphere in the prep room, and Mr. Sahota is known for his reassuring bedside manner. Previous patient testimonials have said that he "immediately put them at ease with his calm and reassuring manner" after surgery. Our blend of advanced treatment and genuine care means you get excellent results and a stress-free experience.

Your path to clear vision is just a click away. To discuss your cataracts and see if Dr. Sahota’s Edgbaston clinic is right for you, book a Free 10-Minute Video Consultation. This free, no-obligation call lets you get answers and guidance from a consultant ophthalmologist without leaving home. Just click here to book your free video consultation with Mr. Sahota and take the first step toward better eyesight. We look forward to helping you see the world more clearly!