Private Ophthalmologist for Bristol Patients
Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth sees Bristol patients at our Cardiff Clinic (45 min via M4). Cataract surgery, lens replacement, laser eye surgery and consultant-led second opinions — same surgeon from consultation through aftercare.
Why Bristol patients travel to see Ms Pearsall
Nearest clinic: Cardiff Clinic
Bristol patients are seen at our Cardiff Clinic — 45 min 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol patients
Cataract surgery
Consultant-led private cataract surgery for Bristol patients — from £2,750 per eye, fast-track pathway.
See cataract surgeryLens replacement (RLE)
Refractive lens exchange for Bristol patients over 45 — premium multifocal lenses, glasses-free vision.
See lens replacementLaser eye surgery
LASIK, SMILE and PRK for Bristol patients — from £2,000 per eye with 0% APR finance.
See laser eye surgeryEye surgery for Bristol patients
Bristol patients are among the most frequent travellers to the Cardiff clinic — the M4 and Severn crossing make it a straightforward drive from Clifton, Redland and the city centre.
Bristol Eye Hospital runs one of the busiest cataract services in the South West, and NHS waits for routine cataract surgery in the region frequently run past a year. Most Bristol patients come to us for a consultant-led private pathway with a named surgeon.
Getting to the clinic from Bristol
Roughly 45 minutes by car via the M4 and M48/M4 Severn crossing, or 50 minutes by direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central, five minutes' walk from the clinic on Kingsway.
Directions to Cardiff ClinicAreas we see Bristol patients from
Clifton · Redland · Bishopston · Henleaze · Portishead · Thornbury · Bradley Stoke
Local landmarks
Clifton Suspension Bridge · Bristol Eye Hospital · Temple Meads · Cabot Circus
Bristol eye surgery FAQs
Is there an eye clinic in Bristol?+
Bristol patients are seen by Ms Pearsall at the Cardiff Clinic (Northgate House, Kingsway, Cardiff, CF10 3FD). Roughly 45 minutes by car via the M4 and M48/M4 Severn crossing, or 50 minutes by direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central, five minutes' walk from the clinic on Kingsway. Scans, consultation and surgery planning are completed in the same visit.
How much does private cataract surgery cost for Bristol 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 Bristol?+
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 Bristol to the clinic?+
Roughly 45 minutes by car via the M4 and M48/M4 Severn crossing, or 50 minutes by direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central, five minutes' walk from the clinic on Kingsway.
How quickly can Bristol patients be seen?+
Most private consultations for Bristol patients are booked within the week. Fast-track cataract and lens replacement surgery typically follows 2–3 weeks after consultation.
Book a Bristol consultation
Direct line to Ms Pearsall's secretary — no call centres.
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