Private Ophthalmologist for Bath Patients
Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth sees Bath patients at our Reading Clinic (1h 15 via M4). Cataract surgery, lens replacement, laser eye surgery and consultant-led second opinions — same surgeon from consultation through aftercare.
Why Bath patients travel to see Ms Pearsall
Nearest clinic: Reading Clinic
Bath patients are seen at our Reading Clinic — 1h 15 via M4. Free parking, ground-floor access, and full pre-op scans on the same visit.
One consultant, start to finish
Ms Pearsall personally performs your Bath consultation, surgery and follow-ups — never delegated to a visiting optometrist or junior surgeon.
Fast-track pathway
Most private cataract and lens replacement consultations for Bath patients happen within the week. Surgery typically 2–3 weeks after.
Written, fixed pricing
Itemised quote in writing at consultation — never changes on the day. All major UK insurers recognised.
Procedures available to Bath patients
Cataract surgery
Consultant-led private cataract surgery for Bath patients — from £2,750 per eye, fast-track pathway.
See cataract surgeryLens replacement (RLE)
Refractive lens exchange for Bath patients over 45 — premium multifocal lenses, glasses-free vision.
See lens replacementLaser eye surgery
LASIK, SMILE and PRK for Bath patients — from £2,000 per eye with 0% APR finance.
See laser eye surgeryEye surgery for Bath patients
Bath patients are seen at the Reading clinic, an easy run along the M4 corridor or a direct train from Bath Spa.
The Royal United Hospital covers cataract surgery for a wide rural catchment, so Bath patients often face long routine waits. A private consultation removes the queue and fixes the surgery date at the first appointment.
Getting to the clinic from Bath
About 1 hour 15 minutes by car via the M4 (junction 11), or a direct Great Western train from Bath Spa to Reading in roughly an hour, then four minutes' walk to Friar Street.
Directions to Reading ClinicAreas we see Bath patients from
Bathwick · Lansdown · Widcombe · Bathampton · Keynsham · Corsham · Bradford-on-Avon
Local landmarks
Royal United Hospital · Royal Crescent · Bath Abbey · Bath Spa station
Bath eye surgery FAQs
Is there an eye clinic in Bath?+
Bath patients are seen by Ms Pearsall at the Reading Clinic (108A Friar St, Reading, RG1 1EP). About 1 hour 15 minutes by car via the M4 (junction 11), or a direct Great Western train from Bath Spa to Reading in roughly an hour, then four minutes' walk to Friar Street. Scans, consultation and surgery planning are completed in the same visit.
How much does private cataract surgery cost for Bath patients?+
From £2,750 per eye for monofocal cataract surgery, £3,100 with a toric lens, and from £3,500 with a premium multifocal IOL. Prices are fixed in writing at consultation and include scans, surgery and 12 months of consultant aftercare.
Can I self-refer from Bath?+
Yes. No GP letter is required for a private consultation. Insured patients may need an authorisation code from their insurer — Ms Pearsall is recognised by all major UK insurers.
How do I get from Bath to the clinic?+
About 1 hour 15 minutes by car via the M4 (junction 11), or a direct Great Western train from Bath Spa to Reading in roughly an hour, then four minutes' walk to Friar Street.
How quickly can Bath patients be seen?+
Most private consultations for Bath patients are booked within the week. Fast-track cataract and lens replacement surgery typically follows 2–3 weeks after consultation.
Book a Bath consultation
Direct line to Ms Pearsall's secretary — no call centres.
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