Private Ophthalmologist for Newcastle upon Tyne Patients
Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth sees Newcastle upon Tyne patients at our Leeds Clinic (1h 45 via A1(M)). Cataract surgery, lens replacement, laser eye surgery and consultant-led second opinions — same surgeon from consultation through aftercare.
Why Newcastle upon Tyne patients travel to see Ms Pearsall
Nearest clinic: Leeds Clinic
Newcastle upon Tyne patients are seen at our Leeds Clinic — 1h 45 via A1(M). Free parking, ground-floor access, and full pre-op scans on the same visit.
One consultant, start to finish
Ms Pearsall personally performs your Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne patients
Cataract surgery
Consultant-led private cataract surgery for Newcastle upon Tyne patients — from £2,750 per eye, fast-track pathway.
See cataract surgeryLens replacement (RLE)
Refractive lens exchange for Newcastle upon Tyne patients over 45 — premium multifocal lenses, glasses-free vision.
See lens replacementLaser eye surgery
LASIK, SMILE and PRK for Newcastle upon Tyne patients — from £2,000 per eye with 0% APR finance.
See laser eye surgeryEye surgery for Newcastle upon Tyne patients
Newcastle patients travel down the A1(M) or East Coast Main Line to the Leeds clinic, with everything — scans, consultation and surgery planning — completed in a single visit.
We schedule Newcastle patients so scans, consultation and consenting all happen in one appointment, keeping the number of journeys to a minimum.
Getting to the clinic from Newcastle upon Tyne
About 1 hour 45 minutes by car via the A1(M), or a direct LNER train from Newcastle to Leeds in roughly 90 minutes.
Directions to Leeds ClinicAreas we see Newcastle upon Tyne patients from
Jesmond · Gosforth · Heaton · Gateshead · Whitley Bay · Durham · Sunderland
Local landmarks
Royal Victoria Infirmary · Tyne Bridge · Eldon Square · Newcastle Central station
Newcastle upon Tyne eye surgery FAQs
Is there an eye clinic in Newcastle upon Tyne?+
Newcastle upon Tyne patients are seen by Ms Pearsall at the Leeds Clinic (47 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5RB). About 1 hour 45 minutes by car via the A1(M), or a direct LNER train from Newcastle to Leeds in roughly 90 minutes. Scans, consultation and surgery planning are completed in the same visit.
How much does private cataract surgery cost for Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?+
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 Newcastle upon Tyne to the clinic?+
About 1 hour 45 minutes by car via the A1(M), or a direct LNER train from Newcastle to Leeds in roughly 90 minutes.
How quickly can Newcastle upon Tyne patients be seen?+
Most private consultations for Newcastle upon Tyne patients are booked within the week. Fast-track cataract and lens replacement surgery typically follows 2–3 weeks after consultation.
Book a Newcastle upon Tyne consultation
Direct line to Ms Pearsall's secretary — no call centres.
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