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Consultant guide · Exeter

Best cataract & eye surgeon in Exeter

Choosing an eye surgeon in Exeter 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 Exeter at her Newton Abbot clinic (25 min via A380) — every scan, surgery and follow-up is with her, not a delegate.

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How to choose the best eye surgeon in Exeter

  • 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 Exeter

Exeter patients are 25 minutes from the Newton Abbot clinic along the A380.

The Royal Devon and Exeter's eye service is busy year-round. Exeter patients most often come to us for refractive lens exchange, which the NHS does not provide.

About 25 minutes by car via the A380, or a direct train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbot in 25 minutes.

Patients travel from: St Leonard's · Pennsylvania · Topsham · Exmouth · Dawlish · Crediton · Honiton

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Private eye surgery in Exeter — what Ms Pearsall offers

Cataract surgery in Exeter

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

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Lens replacement (RLE) in Exeter

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

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Laser eye surgery in Exeter

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

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Consultant ophthalmologist in Exeter

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is one of the best cataract surgeons in Exeter?

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 Newton Abbot clinic.

How much does private cataract surgery cost in Exeter?

Private cataract surgery in Exeter 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 Exeter?

Refractive lens exchange in Exeter 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 Exeter?

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 Exeter?

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

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