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Consultant guide · Portsmouth

Best cataract & eye surgeon in Portsmouth

Choosing an eye surgeon in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at her Southampton clinic (30 min via M27) — every scan, surgery and follow-up is with her, not a delegate.

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How to choose the best eye surgeon in Portsmouth

  • 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth patients reach the Southampton clinic in around half an hour along the M27.

Queen Alexandra Hospital serves Portsmouth and much of south-east Hampshire, and second-eye surgery is often delayed. Many Portsmouth patients have their first eye on the NHS and the second with us.

Roughly 30 minutes by car via the M27, or a direct train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central in 50 minutes, then a six-minute walk.

Patients travel from: Southsea · Cosham · Havant · Fareham · Gosport · Waterlooville · Hayling Island

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Private eye surgery in Portsmouth — what Ms Pearsall offers

Cataract surgery in Portsmouth

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

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Lens replacement (RLE) in Portsmouth

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

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Laser eye surgery in Portsmouth

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

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Consultant ophthalmologist in Portsmouth

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is one of the best cataract surgeons in Portsmouth?

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 Southampton clinic.

How much does private cataract surgery cost in Portsmouth?

Private cataract surgery in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

Refractive lens exchange in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth?

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

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