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Consultant guide · Derby

Best cataract & eye surgeon in Derby

Choosing an eye surgeon in Derby 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 Derby at her Leicester clinic (35 min via A6) — every scan, surgery and follow-up is with her, not a delegate.

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How to choose the best eye surgeon in Derby

  • 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 Derby

Derby patients are seen at the Leicester clinic on Charles Street, a 35-minute drive down the A6 or M1.

Royal Derby's cataract service has a long routine list. Derby patients typically come to us when vision is already affecting work or driving.

Around 35 minutes by car via the A6, or a direct train from Derby to Leicester in 30 minutes, then a seven-minute walk.

Patients travel from: Littleover · Mickleover · Allestree · Belper · Burton upon Trent · Ashbourne · Ilkeston

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Private eye surgery in Derby — what Ms Pearsall offers

Cataract surgery in Derby

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

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Lens replacement (RLE) in Derby

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

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Laser eye surgery in Derby

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

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Consultant ophthalmologist in Derby

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is one of the best cataract surgeons in Derby?

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 Leicester clinic.

How much does private cataract surgery cost in Derby?

Private cataract surgery in Derby 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 Derby?

Refractive lens exchange in Derby 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 Derby?

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 Derby?

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

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