Private Ophthalmologist for Edinburgh Patients
Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth sees Edinburgh patients at our Leeds Clinic (2h 40 by train). Cataract surgery, lens replacement, laser eye surgery and consultant-led second opinions — same surgeon from consultation through aftercare.
Why Edinburgh patients travel to see Ms Pearsall
Nearest clinic: Leeds Clinic
Edinburgh patients are seen at our Leeds Clinic — 2h 40 by train. Free parking, ground-floor access, and full pre-op scans on the same visit.
One consultant, start to finish
Ms Pearsall personally performs your Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh patients
Cataract surgery
Consultant-led private cataract surgery for Edinburgh patients — from £2,750 per eye, fast-track pathway.
See cataract surgeryLens replacement (RLE)
Refractive lens exchange for Edinburgh patients over 45 — premium multifocal lenses, glasses-free vision.
See lens replacementLaser eye surgery
LASIK, SMILE and PRK for Edinburgh patients — from £2,000 per eye with 0% APR finance.
See laser eye surgeryEye surgery for Edinburgh patients
Edinburgh patients travel to the Leeds clinic by direct East Coast train, arriving eight minutes' walk from the consulting rooms on The Headrow.
With the Eye Pavilion's future under review and Scottish waits growing, Edinburgh patients increasingly look south for a named consultant and a fixed surgery date.
Getting to the clinic from Edinburgh
About 2 hours 40 minutes by direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds, or roughly an hour door-to-door by air to Leeds Bradford.
Directions to Leeds ClinicAreas we see Edinburgh patients from
New Town · Morningside · Corstorphine · Leith · Musselburgh · Livingston · Dunfermline
Local landmarks
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion · Edinburgh Castle · Waverley station · Royal Mile
Edinburgh eye surgery FAQs
Is there an eye clinic in Edinburgh?+
Edinburgh patients are seen by Ms Pearsall at the Leeds Clinic (47 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5RB). About 2 hours 40 minutes by direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds, or roughly an hour door-to-door by air to Leeds Bradford. Scans, consultation and surgery planning are completed in the same visit.
How much does private cataract surgery cost for Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?+
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 Edinburgh to the clinic?+
About 2 hours 40 minutes by direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds, or roughly an hour door-to-door by air to Leeds Bradford.
How quickly can Edinburgh patients be seen?+
Most private consultations for Edinburgh patients are booked within the week. Fast-track cataract and lens replacement surgery typically follows 2–3 weeks after consultation.
Book a Edinburgh consultation
Direct line to Ms Pearsall's secretary — no call centres.
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