I started to notice a large black floater in July 2015, when I suffered a torn retina. After laser surgery I was left with a very large floater which moved, like an opaque blob which filled my vision as it floated around my right eye.

I persevered for the suggested time (a year) with no improvement. After the year, I decided I couldn't cope any more.  It was impacting my quality of life and making everyday tasks difficult or impossible; driving, using a computer, watching TV and cooking. At this point, I decided to visit Spire Little Aston and make use of my private healthcare.  

I had a consultation with Mr Balaggan, who explained thoroughly the options, the associated risks and his particular skill set and statistics.  He put me totally at ease, answered any and all concerns we had and enabled me to make a decision, happily, immediately.

The consultation was followed by the operation itself. I opted to have only local anaesthesia, partially under his advice. My operation was quick and efficient and he explained everything as he was doing it. My recovery was good and seemed to be bang on schedule.

The operation was not painful, if unpleasant. I would undergo the same operation by the same surgeon again willingly, if/when necessary. The change of vision in my right eye is enormous.  Going from constantly slightly squinting and blinking away a huge floater, I now have wonderful sharp and unobscured vision in that eye.  It has made a huge difference to me.  The recovery was straightforward and after about two weeks I was pretty much back to normal.

Mr Balaggan has been accessible, friendly, reassuring and empathetic.  I could not be happier with the results or with my surgeon.