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.
The £250 consultation fee is charged separately from any treatment or surgery.
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 eye clinic
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Consultation, eye procedures and aftercare
Consultation
A consultant-led eye assessment, diagnosis and written plan before any treatment decision.
Treatments & procedures
Cataract surgery, lens replacement, laser eye surgery, glaucoma care and YAG laser treatment.
Recovery & aftercare
Clear recovery guidance and consultant-led follow-up tailored to your procedure and healing.
Cataract surgery
Standard and premium-lens cataract treatment planned around your eyes and daily needs.
Laser and lens vision correction
LASIK, LASEK and refractive lens exchange with suitability assessed before treatment.
Medical ophthalmology
Consultant assessment for glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic and other eye conditions.
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 is £250 and is charged separately from any treatment or surgery. The same consultant sees you at every visit.
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Discuss your symptoms, treatment options and aftercare directly with the consultant-led team.
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