Mr Maghizh Anandan
Qualifications
FRCOphth, FRCS Ophth (Glasgow), MRCS Ophth (Edin), DO
GMC number: 5194654
Practising since: 1997
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Consultation times
- Alternate Wednesdays 13:00–18:30/ 13:00–16:00
- Weekly Fridays 14:00–16:30
- Overview
About
Mr Anandan is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist with extensive expertise in cataract, corneal, refractive laser and glaucoma surgery, as well as external eye disease and dry eyes.
He has a strong background in both NHS and private practice and is recognised for his high‑volume, high‑quality surgical work.
Surgical outcomes
Mr Anandan is among the small number of UK surgeons performing over 1,000 cataract procedures per year, with:
- More than 10,000 cataract operations completed
- Over 1,000 premium IOLs implanted in the private sector
- More than 500 corneal transplants
- Over 200 trabeculectomies.
His breadth and depth of experience position him as a leading surgeon in complex and high‑precision ophthalmic procedures.
Fellowship and advanced training
Mr Anandan completed higher surgical training in Ophthalmology on the Oxford Rotation, gaining comprehensive general ophthalmic experience.
He then undertook a prestigious Cornea, Cataract and Glaucoma Fellowship at Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia (January 2007 to January 2008). During this time, he gained significant expertise in:
- Premium cataract surgery
- Corneal transplantation
- Ocular surface disease
- Refractive laser surgery
- Trabeculectomy and glaucoma tube surgery.
To further enhance his corneal expertise, he also completed an honorary fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in the Cornea Department under Professor John Dart, focusing on advanced ocular surface disease management.
Clinical practice
Mr Anandan now practises as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Derby Hospital and in the private sector, including here at Nuffield Health Derby Hospital, offering a full range of cataract, corneal, refractive and glaucoma services.
His practice is patient‑centred, outcome‑driven and supported by extensive surgical experience.
Special interests
- Cataract surgery and premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), including multifocal and toric lens implants
- Laser eye surgery, including SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, PTK and PRESBYOND
- Refractive lens exchange (RLE) or clear lens extraction for reduction of spectacle dependence
- Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) for high refractive errors
- Corneal transplantation, including endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK)
- Surgical management of keratoconus (cross‑linking, intacs, penetrating keratoplasty)
- Glaucoma surgery (including trabeculectomy), management and ongoing follow‑up, including visual field assessment
- Minor eyelid procedures including stye (chalazion) and eyelid cyst removal
- Dry eye diagnosis and management.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Maghizh Anandan at Nuffield Health
- Laser eye surgery (or myopia treatment)
- Cataract Surgery
Locations Mr Maghizh Anandan works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Anandan’s research focuses primarily on cataract and corneal surgery, with a particular emphasis on optimising unaided (glasses‑free) visual outcomes following surgery. His work aims to refine techniques and technologies that improve refractive accuracy, visual quality and patient satisfaction.
He has led two randomised controlled trials investigating:
- Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome – evaluating treatment strategies to improve corneal stability and patient comfort.
- Aspheric intraocular lenses – assessing visual outcomes and refractive performance to enhance postoperative spectacle independence.
Memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Oxford Ophthalmologic Congress
Other posts held
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, Royal Derby Hospital
Insurers Mr Maghizh Anandan works with
Mr Maghizh Anandan works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Benenden Health
- Cigna
- The Exeter
- Healix
- Health-on-Line
- Police Mutual
- Simplyhealth
- WPA
- SAGA
Declaration
Mr Maghizh Anandan does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Maghizh Anandan has the following interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital:
Mr Maghizh Anandan has indicatied that he has the following interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health Hospital: The Verion TM Image Guided System, Pentacam , VisuMax and MEL 90 Excimer Laser Refractive Platform and CRS-Master.
Mr Maghizh Anandan does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.