Private Ophthalmologist for Portsmouth Patients
Ms Tahmina Pearsall FRCOphth sees Portsmouth patients at our Southampton Clinic (30 min via M27). Cataract surgery, lens replacement, laser eye surgery and consultant-led second opinions — same surgeon from consultation through aftercare.
Why Portsmouth patients travel to see Ms Pearsall
Nearest clinic: Southampton Clinic
Portsmouth patients are seen at our Southampton Clinic — 30 min via M27. Free parking, ground-floor access, and full pre-op scans on the same visit.
One consultant, start to finish
Ms Pearsall personally performs your Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth patients
Cataract surgery
Consultant-led private cataract surgery for Portsmouth patients — from £2,750 per eye, fast-track pathway.
See cataract surgeryLens replacement (RLE)
Refractive lens exchange for Portsmouth patients over 45 — premium multifocal lenses, glasses-free vision.
See lens replacementLaser eye surgery
LASIK, SMILE and PRK for Portsmouth patients — from £2,000 per eye with 0% APR finance.
See laser eye surgeryEye surgery for Portsmouth patients
Portsmouth patients reach the Southampton clinic in around half an hour along the M27.
Queen Alexandra Hospital serves Portsmouth and much of south-east Hampshire, and second-eye surgery is often delayed. Many Portsmouth patients have their first eye on the NHS and the second with us.
Getting to the clinic from Portsmouth
Roughly 30 minutes by car via the M27, or a direct train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central in 50 minutes, then a six-minute walk.
Directions to Southampton ClinicAreas we see Portsmouth patients from
Southsea · Cosham · Havant · Fareham · Gosport · Waterlooville · Hayling Island
Local landmarks
Queen Alexandra Hospital · Spinnaker Tower · Gunwharf Quays · Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth eye surgery FAQs
Is there an eye clinic in Portsmouth?+
Portsmouth patients are seen by Ms Pearsall at the Southampton Clinic (16–17 Kings Park Rd, Southampton, SO15 2AT). Roughly 30 minutes by car via the M27, or a direct train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central in 50 minutes, then a six-minute walk. Scans, consultation and surgery planning are completed in the same visit.
How much does private cataract surgery cost for Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?+
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 Portsmouth to the clinic?+
Roughly 30 minutes by car via the M27, or a direct train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Central in 50 minutes, then a six-minute walk.
How quickly can Portsmouth patients be seen?+
Most private consultations for Portsmouth patients are booked within the week. Fast-track cataract and lens replacement surgery typically follows 2–3 weeks after consultation.
Book a Portsmouth consultation
Direct line to Ms Pearsall's secretary — no call centres.
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