Private cataract surgery cost in the UK
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing from £3,295 per eye — no hidden extras.
Clear distance vision. Reading glasses still needed for close work.
- Consultant-led surgery
- Standard monofocal IOL
- All post-op reviews
- 1 year aftercare
Cataract + significant corneal astigmatism you want corrected at the same time.
- Toric IOL
- Precise axis alignment
- All post-op reviews
- 1 year aftercare
Freedom from glasses at distance, intermediate and near for suitable candidates.
- Premium IOL (Symfony, PanOptix, etc.)
- Extended biometry
- All post-op reviews
- 2 year aftercare
All prices are all-inclusive: consultant surgeon fee, anaesthetist, hospital day-case admission, biometry scans, IOL, first month of drops and every post-op review for 12 months (24 months on premium lenses). 0% interest finance available over 12 months via Chrysalis Finance.
How much does cataract surgery cost in the UK?
Private cataract surgery in the UK costs between £2,995 and £4,995 per eye in 2026. The price depends on the type of intraocular lens (IOL) you choose, the surgeon's seniority, and the hospital or day-case unit used. Ms Tahmina Pearsall operates from consultant-led private hospitals in London and across the UK; every quoted fee is fully inclusive so you know the total cost before you commit.
The single biggest factor is the lens. A standard monofocal IOL gives excellent distance vision but you will still need reading glasses. Toric IOLs correct astigmatism at the same time. Premium multifocal or extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) IOLs — Symfony, PanOptix, Vivity — give a spectacle-free range from distance to near for suitable candidates and sit at the top of the price scale.
Compared with the NHS, private surgery removes the 12–18 month wait, lets you choose your surgeon and opens the full range of premium lenses. Most patients are seen within 5 working days and operated on inside 2–4 weeks of consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does cataract surgery cost privately in the UK?
Private cataract surgery in the UK typically costs £2,995–£4,995 per eye in 2026. At our London clinics, standard monofocal cataract surgery is from £3,295 per eye, toric from £3,795 and premium multifocal from £4,495. Prices include the consultant surgeon fee, anaesthetist, hospital day-case fee, lens implant and all post-op reviews for at least a year.
Is cataract surgery cheaper on the NHS?
NHS cataract surgery is free at the point of use, but waits currently run 12–18 months in most regions and lens choice is restricted to a standard monofocal IOL. Private surgery lets you choose the surgeon, the lens (including toric and multifocal options) and be operated on within 2–4 weeks.
Does private health insurance cover cataract surgery?
Most UK private medical insurers (Bupa, AXA, Aviva, WPA, Vitality) cover medically-necessary cataract surgery when vision is affected. Premium multifocal lens upgrades are usually treated as self-pay top-ups. We provide a fee assurance letter and CCSD codes so you can pre-authorise before treatment.
Can I pay for cataract surgery in instalments?
Yes. We offer 0% interest payment plans over 12 months through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status. A £500 deposit at the time of consultation secures your surgery date; the balance can be spread across monthly payments.
What is included in the price?
Every quoted price is all-inclusive: consultant surgeon fee, anaesthetist, hospital day-case admission, biometry scans, the intraocular lens itself, medication for the first month, and all post-operative reviews for 12 months (24 months on premium lenses). There are no hidden extras.
How much does the second eye cost?
The second eye is charged at the same tier price as the first — there is no bulk discount, because each eye involves the same surgery, hospital fee and IOL. Most patients have the second eye 2–4 weeks after the first once refractive stability is confirmed.
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