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Consultant guide · Plymouth

Best cataract & eye surgeon in Plymouth

Choosing an eye surgeon in Plymouth 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 Plymouth at her Newton Abbot clinic (45 min via A38) — every scan, surgery and follow-up is with her, not a delegate.

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How to choose the best eye surgeon in Plymouth

  • 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 Plymouth

Plymouth patients are seen at the Newton Abbot clinic on Queen Street, a straight run up the A38 with town-centre parking nearby.

Derriford covers a very large rural catchment across Devon and east Cornwall, which stretches routine waiting times. Plymouth patients choose us for a named consultant and a firm date.

About 45 minutes by car via the A38, or a direct train from Plymouth to Newton Abbot in 35 minutes, five minutes' walk from the clinic.

Patients travel from: Plympton · Plymstock · Saltash · Ivybridge · Tavistock · Liskeard · Yelverton

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Private eye surgery in Plymouth — what Ms Pearsall offers

Cataract surgery in Plymouth

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

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Lens replacement (RLE) in Plymouth

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

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Laser eye surgery in Plymouth

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

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Consultant ophthalmologist in Plymouth

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is one of the best cataract surgeons in Plymouth?

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 Plymouth?

Private cataract surgery in Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

Refractive lens exchange in Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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 Plymouth?

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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