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Best cataract & eye surgeon in Bristol

Choosing an eye surgeon in Bristol is one of the most important decisions you will make for your sight. Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth is an NHS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with 40,000+ procedures, a 5.0★ independent rating from 115+ reviews, and consults personally with patients from Bristol at her Cardiff clinic (45 min via M4) — every scan, surgery and follow-up is with her, not a delegate.

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How to choose the best eye surgeon in Bristol

  • FRCOphth and on the GMC specialist register for ophthalmology
  • High procedure volume — Ms Pearsall has performed 40,000+ eye procedures
  • The same consultant does your scans, surgery and every follow-up
  • Active NHS Consultant post (Ms Pearsall — Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust)
  • Transparent, all-inclusive written pricing with no upsells
  • 12 months of consultant-led aftercare and YAG laser cover included
  • Independently verified reviews on Doctify and Google (5.0★, 115+ reviews)
  • Full range of premium IOLs — monofocal, toric, EDOF and trifocal

Eye surgery for patients in Bristol

Bristol patients are among the most frequent travellers to the Cardiff clinic — the M4 and Severn crossing make it a straightforward drive from Clifton, Redland and the city centre.

Bristol Eye Hospital runs one of the busiest cataract services in the South West, and NHS waits for routine cataract surgery in the region frequently run past a year. Most Bristol patients come to us for a consultant-led private pathway with a named surgeon.

Roughly 45 minutes by car via the M4 and M48/M4 Severn crossing, or 50 minutes by direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central, five minutes' walk from the clinic on Kingsway.

Patients travel from: Clifton · Redland · Bishopston · Henleaze · Portishead · Thornbury · Bradley Stoke

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Private eye surgery in Bristol — what Ms Pearsall offers

Cataract surgery in Bristol

Fast-track, consultant-led, 2–3 weeks from consult to surgery. From £2,750/eye.

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Lens replacement (RLE) in Bristol

Premium IOLs including EDOF (Vivity, Symfony) and trifocal (PanOptix). From £3,200/eye.

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Laser eye surgery in Bristol

LASIK & LASEK from £2,000/eye — consultation, surgery and follow-up all with Ms Pearsall.

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Consultant ophthalmologist in Bristol

Meet Ms Pearsall and her Bristol clinic team. Same-day scans available.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is one of the best cataract surgeons in Bristol?

Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth is a leading choice — an NHS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon on the GMC specialist register with 40,000+ eye procedures and a 5.0★ independent rating from 115+ reviews. She personally performs every scan, surgery and follow-up at her Cardiff clinic.

How much does private cataract surgery cost in Bristol?

Private cataract surgery in Bristol typically ranges £2,750–£4,500 per eye depending on the intraocular lens (monofocal, toric, EDOF or trifocal). Ms Pearsall's quote is all-inclusive of scans, surgery, 12 months of consultant aftercare and YAG laser cover.

How much does lens replacement surgery cost in Bristol?

Refractive lens exchange in Bristol typically ranges £3,200–£4,800 per eye depending on the premium IOL chosen. All Ms Pearsall's quotes include biometry, surgery and 12 months of consultant-led aftercare.

How do I choose the best eye surgeon in Bristol?

Verify FRCOphth and GMC specialist-register status, ask how many procedures the surgeon has personally performed, confirm the same consultant does your scans, surgery and every follow-up, get a written all-inclusive quote, and check independent reviews on Doctify or Google.

Does Ms Pearsall offer laser eye surgery in Bristol?

Yes — LASIK and LASEK from £2,000 per eye, with consultation, surgery and follow-up personally by Ms Pearsall at the Cardiff clinic.

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