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Consultant guide · Cambridge

Best cataract & eye surgeon in Cambridge

Choosing an eye surgeon in Cambridge 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 Cambridge at her Peterborough clinic (45 min via A14) — every scan, surgery and follow-up is with her, not a delegate.

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How to choose the best eye surgeon in Cambridge

  • 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 Cambridge

Cambridge patients are seen at the Peterborough clinic, a straight run along the A14 with free parking on arrival.

Addenbrooke's serves a very large regional population and routine ophthalmology waits reflect that. Cambridge patients typically come to us for premium lens options that are not offered on the NHS at all.

Roughly 45 minutes by car via the A14, or a direct train from Cambridge to Peterborough in about 50 minutes.

Patients travel from: Trumpington · Chesterton · Cherry Hinton · Girton · Ely · Royston · St Neots

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Private eye surgery in Cambridge — what Ms Pearsall offers

Cataract surgery in Cambridge

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

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Lens replacement (RLE) in Cambridge

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

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Laser eye surgery in Cambridge

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

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Consultant ophthalmologist in Cambridge

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is one of the best cataract surgeons in Cambridge?

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 Peterborough clinic.

How much does private cataract surgery cost in Cambridge?

Private cataract surgery in Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

Refractive lens exchange in Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

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 Cambridge?

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

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