Consultant Ophthalmologist in the UK — FRCOphth, GMC specialist register
In the UK, only surgeons on the GMC specialist register can be called Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons. Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth is an NHS Consultant with 35+ years of experience and over 40,000 procedures — offering private consultant-led care across 17 UK clinics.
What a real UK consultant ophthalmologist looks like
FRCOphth and GMC specialist register
Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) is the recognised UK qualification. Verify your surgeon on gmc-uk.org — Ms Pearsall's registration is public and current.
Active NHS Consultant post
Ms Pearsall is a substantive NHS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Trust — peer-reviewed, audited and revalidated in a public system, not a purely private surgeon.
Same consultant, every step
Your assessment, imaging, surgery and every follow-up are with Ms Pearsall personally. Many UK private clinics rotate patients through optometrists and visiting surgeons — this practice does not.
40,000+ eye procedures
One of the highest career volumes in UK private practice. Consultant-level outcomes correlate with volume — especially in cataract, glaucoma and complex refractive cases.
Choose your nearest UK ophthalmologist clinic
Every clinic below is led personally by Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth. Consultations, second opinions and surgical planning available — most private appointments within the week.
- Ophthalmologist Belfast
- Ophthalmologist Birmingham
- Ophthalmologist Brighton & Hove
- Ophthalmologist Cardiff
- Ophthalmologist Leeds
- Ophthalmologist Leicester
- Ophthalmologist Liverpool
- Ophthalmologist London Bridge
- Ophthalmologist London Finchley Road
- Ophthalmologist London Harley Street
- Ophthalmologist Maidstone
- Ophthalmologist Manchester
- Ophthalmologist Milton Keynes
- Ophthalmologist Newton Abbot
- Ophthalmologist Peterborough
- Ophthalmologist Reading
- Ophthalmologist Southampton
Cataract surgery
Consultant-led premium and standard lens cataract surgery across the UK.
Laser & lens vision correction
LASIK, LASEK and refractive lens exchange — assessed and performed by the same consultant.
Medical ophthalmology
Glaucoma monitoring, diabetic eye disease, dry eye and second opinions.
Consultant ophthalmologist UK — FAQs
What's the difference between an optometrist, ophthalmologist and consultant ophthalmologist?+
An optometrist tests vision and dispenses glasses. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialising in eyes. A consultant ophthalmologist is an ophthalmologist who has completed higher surgical training, holds FRCOphth and is on the GMC specialist register.
How do I verify a UK consultant ophthalmologist's credentials?+
Search their name on gmc-uk.org — the GMC's public register shows specialist registration, qualification date and any restrictions. FRCOphth is confirmed on rcophth.ac.uk. Ms Pearsall is listed on both.
Can I see the same consultant privately who works for the NHS?+
Yes. Many NHS consultants also hold private practising privileges. Booking privately with Ms Pearsall gives you her time directly — the same surgeon, without the NHS waiting list.
Are surgical outcomes better with a high-volume consultant?+
Yes — published UK and international audits show that cataract and refractive surgery complication rates fall with surgeon volume. Ms Pearsall has performed 40,000+ procedures across 35+ years.
Does a consultant ophthalmologist cost more than a general eye clinic?+
Slightly, and by design. A consultant-led private ophthalmology consultation with Ms Pearsall starts from £250 — the same consultant sees you at every visit, so you are not paying for repeat assessments.
Book with a UK consultant ophthalmologist
One consultant, one number, one email — no call centres, no surprises.
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