Consultant guide · Newcastle upon Tyne
Best cataract & eye surgeon in Newcastle upon Tyne
Choosing an eye surgeon in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne at her Leeds clinic (1h 45 via A1(M)) — every scan, surgery and follow-up is with her, not a delegate.
How to choose the best eye surgeon in Newcastle upon Tyne
- 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle patients travel down the A1(M) or East Coast Main Line to the Leeds clinic, with everything — scans, consultation and surgery planning — completed in a single visit.
We schedule Newcastle patients so scans, consultation and consenting all happen in one appointment, keeping the number of journeys to a minimum.
About 1 hour 45 minutes by car via the A1(M), or a direct LNER train from Newcastle to Leeds in roughly 90 minutes.
Patients travel from: Jesmond · Gosforth · Heaton · Gateshead · Whitley Bay · Durham · Sunderland
Full Newcastle upon Tyne clinic details and directionsPrivate eye surgery in Newcastle upon Tyne — what Ms Pearsall offers
Fast-track, consultant-led, 2–3 weeks from consult to surgery. From £2,750/eye.
Premium IOLs including EDOF (Vivity, Symfony) and trifocal (PanOptix). From £3,200/eye.
LASIK & LASEK from £2,000/eye — consultation, surgery and follow-up all with Ms Pearsall.
Meet Ms Pearsall and her Newcastle upon Tyne clinic team. Same-day scans available.
Frequently asked questions
Who is one of the best cataract surgeons in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Leeds clinic.
How much does private cataract surgery cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Private cataract surgery in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Refractive lens exchange in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes — LASIK and LASEK from £2,000 per eye, with consultation, surgery and follow-up personally by Ms Pearsall at the Leeds clinic.
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