Private Ophthalmologist & Eye Doctor Near Me
An ophthalmologist is a medically qualified eye doctor who diagnoses and treats eye disease and performs eye surgery. An optician tests your sight and prescribes glasses; an ophthalmologist investigates problems they refer on. If you have been told you need a specialist, or want a private opinion without a long wait, you can book directly with a consultant ophthalmologist.
- Seen by the consultant herself at every appointment
- Clinics in London and across the UK — choose the one nearest you
- Self-pay or private medical insurance
- Free 15-minute virtual call if you are not sure what you need
When to see an ophthalmologist
- Cloudy, dim or glary vision that glasses no longer fix
- Your optician has found raised eye pressure or a cataract
- Wanting to be free of glasses (lens replacement or laser)
- Distorted or wavy central vision
- Recurring eyelid lumps, dry or gritty eyes
- New floaters or flashing lights
What happens at your appointment
Your consultation includes a full history, detailed eye examination and the scans needed to reach a diagnosis. You leave with a clear explanation and a written plan.
- Vision and refraction check
- Eye pressure measurement
- Dilated examination of the lens and retina
- OCT scan of the retina where needed
- Discussion of options, risks and costs
How to book
You do not need a GP referral to book a self-pay appointment. Insured patients usually need a referral and a pre-authorisation code from their insurer.
- Book online or by phone
- Bring your glasses and a list of medicines
- Allow up to 2 hours if your pupils are dilated
- Do not drive home after dilating drops
When to seek urgent care
- • Sudden loss of vision in one eye
- • A curtain or shadow across your vision
- • A painful red eye with blurred vision
- • Go to A&E or an eye casualty unit for these — do not wait for a clinic
Frequently asked questions
Book an assessment
Appointments with Ms Tahmina Pearsall are available across the UK, with urgent slots prioritised for sudden symptoms.
The £250 consultation fee is charged separately from any treatment or surgery.
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- Consultation and treatment prices
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