Ophthalmology Expert Witness Reports
3 Nov 2026
Mr Dilraj Sahota is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register (Ophthalmology), in active NHS and private practice in the West Midlands. He accepts instructions from claimant and defendant solicitors and medical reporting organisations for CPR Part 35 compliant reports. Claimants are examined in Edgbaston, Birmingham, with OCT imaging on site.
Areas of expertise
- Cataract surgery, including complex cases and lens choice
- Posterior capsule opacification and YAG laser capsulotomy
- Medical retina: age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, other retinal conditions
- Intravitreal injections and ocular steroid treatment, including implants
- Personal injury: eye injuries and visual symptoms after road traffic and other accidents (non-surgical assessment)
Not covered: vitreoretinal surgery, corneal transplantation, paediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology. Where symptoms suggest a neurological cause, such as concussion, Mr Sahota will recommend the appropriate expert.
Report types
- Condition and prognosis reports (personal injury)
- Breach of duty and causation reports (clinical negligence) within the areas above
- Screening reports, addendum reports and answers to Part 35 questions
Practical details
- Venue: Edgbaston Eye Consultants, 22 George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1PJ
- Appointments: usually within 7 days of instruction
- Reports: usually within 10 working days of examination, once records are received
- Records: A&E, GP, and pre- and post-accident optician records, sent by secure transfer
- Fees: fixed-fee and hourly options. Payment within 30 days of invoice, not dependent on the outcome of the claim. Terms of engagement on request.
Independence
Mr Sahota's overriding duty is to the court. His reports set out the facts relied on, the examination findings and the reasoning behind each opinion, including the range of reasonable opinion where one exists. Instructions are declined where there is a conflict of interest, including cases involving providers where he works.
Qualifications
- FRCOphth; GMC Specialist Register (Ophthalmology), GMC number 7138405
- MA (Oxon) Medical Sciences, MBBS
- Fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis, Moorfields Eye Hospital
- College Tutor, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Member: UKISCRS, ESCRS, EURETINA
Instructing Mr Sahota
Email contact@dseyesurgeon.com with the claimant's name and date of birth, the date of the incident and the defendant or insurer, so a conflict check can be completed. A CV is available on request.
FAQ
Does Mr Sahota examine claimants in the West Midlands?
Yes. Examinations take place in Edgbaston, Birmingham, usually within 7-10 days of instruction.
Does he accept claimant and defendant instructions?
Yes, from solicitors and medical reporting organisations.
How quickly is the report delivered?
Usually within 14 working days of the examination, once the medical records are received.
Is OCT imaging available?
Yes, on site where clinically indicated, with the cost agreed in advance.
About the Author
Mr. Dilraj Sahota MA(Oxon), MBBS, FRCOphth, is an NHS consultant ophthalmologist specialising in cataract surgery and retinal diseases. A graduate of Oxford University Medical School and a former fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital, he brings over 10 years of surgical expertise to his practice. At DS Eye Surgeon, Mr. Sahota offers private cataract surgery in Birmingham, premium IOL’s and advanced retinal care, empowering patients to regain clear vision and a brighter future.