Lens replacement surgery in London
Refractive lens exchange from £3,200 per eye, performed personally by Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth — NHS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with 40,000+ procedures — at Harley Street, London Bridge and Finchley Road. Written fixed quotes, premium IOL choice and 12 months of consultant aftercare included.
Lens replacement prices in London
Every quote is itemised and fixed before surgery. There is no separate consultation fee once you proceed, and no charge for routine aftercare in the first 12 months.
| Lens type | London price |
|---|---|
| Monofocal RLE | from £3,200 / eye |
| Toric RLE | from £3,600 / eye |
| EDOF (Vivity, Symfony) | from £3,800 / eye |
| Trifocal (PanOptix) | from £4,200 / eye |
| Toric trifocal | from £4,800 / eye |
Comparing nationally? See lens replacement cost across the UK and full practice pricing.
Where you'll be seen in London
Harley Street Clinic
15 Harley St, London W1G 9QQ
Marylebone · nearest tube Oxford Circus / Regent's Park
Clinic detailsLondon Bridge Clinic
82 Borough High St, London SE1 1LL
Southwark · 3 min from London Bridge station
Clinic detailsFinchley Road Clinic
128 Finchley Rd, London NW3 5HT
North London · Finchley Road & Frognal
Clinic detailsWhat's included
- Full 60-minute consultation with corneal topography, OCT and biometry
- Surgery performed personally by Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth — never delegated
- 12 months of consultant-led aftercare at your chosen London clinic
- YAG laser capsulotomy cover if posterior capsule opacification develops
- Written, itemised, fixed quote before you commit — no day-of-surgery upsell
- 0% APR finance available, subject to status
Your London pathway, step by step
London consultation
A 60-minute appointment at Harley Street, London Bridge or Finchley Road with full scans. You leave with a written recommendation and an itemised quote.
Lens planning
Ms Pearsall selects your IOL power and type herself, based on your biometry, astigmatism, night-driving needs and how you use your eyes day to day.
Day-case surgery
Around 15 minutes per eye under local anaesthetic. You go home the same afternoon; the second eye usually follows 1–2 weeks later.
Aftercare in London
Reviews at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months — all with your surgeon, all at your London clinic, all included in the quoted price.
Lens replacement in London — your questions
How much does lens replacement surgery cost in London?
Private lens replacement (refractive lens exchange) in London ranges from £3,200 per eye with a monofocal IOL to £4,800 per eye with a toric trifocal. Our quotes are itemised and include scans, surgery, 12 months of consultant aftercare and YAG laser cover.
Where in London is lens replacement surgery performed?
Ms Tahmina Pearsall sees and treats London patients at the Harley Street Clinic (W1G 9QQ), the London Bridge Clinic (SE1 1LL) and the Finchley Road Clinic (NW3 5HT). You choose the location that suits you, and all follow-up appointments stay at that clinic.
How long does lens replacement surgery take to recover from in London?
Most London patients are back at a desk and on screens within 24–48 hours and driving within about a week, subject to a post-operative check. Full visual settling, including night vision adaptation with multifocal lenses, usually completes by 4 to 12 weeks.
Am I too young or too old for lens replacement?
Refractive lens exchange is usually the better option from the mid-40s onwards, when the natural lens is losing its focusing range. Under 45 with a healthy cornea, laser eye surgery is often more appropriate. There is no upper age limit — suitability depends on eye health, not birthdays.
Is lens replacement the same as private cataract surgery?
The surgical technique is identical — micro-incision phacoemulsification with an intraocular lens implant. Cataract surgery removes a cloudy lens; RLE replaces a still-clear lens to correct refractive error and presbyopia. Either way you will never develop a cataract in that eye afterwards.
Can I use private medical insurance for lens replacement in London?
Refractive lens exchange is usually self-pay because it is elective, while cataract surgery is typically covered. Ms Pearsall is recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, WPA, Cigna, Vitality and Healix, and the practice will tell you honestly which pathway applies to you.
Book your London lens replacement consultation
60 minutes with Ms Pearsall herself, full diagnostic scans and a written itemised quote. No pressure to book on the day.