The best private cataract surgeon consultation is with a GMC-registered consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract and lens surgery, assesses your eyes personally and performs your operation themselves. Our consultants are fellowship-trained cataract and refractive specialists who look after you from first consultation to final review — no rotating juniors, no handovers. You can start with a free online consultation from home anywhere in the UK, or book an in-person assessment from £200 at a partner clinic near you, with no GP referral needed.
Why choosing the right surgeon matters
Cataract surgery is safe and highly successful, but outcomes still depend heavily on the experience and judgement of the surgeon — especially when it comes to accurate lens-power calculation, managing astigmatism and handling any complexity such as small pupils or previous laser surgery. A consultant who does this work day in, day out, and who takes time to understand how you use your vision, is best placed to recommend the right lens and deliver the result you want.
Just as importantly, continuity matters. With our clinics the consultant who assesses you is the consultant who operates and reviews you afterwards, so nothing is lost in handover. You can read individual profiles on our surgeons page.
Ready to speak to a consultant? Start with a free online consultation from home, or request an in-person assessment near you.
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Use these markers to judge any private cataract surgeon, wherever you are in the UK.
For background on going private, see private cataract surgery near me and can my optician refer me for private cataract surgery.
What happens at your consultation
A cataract consultation is thorough but relaxed, and typically takes 45–60 minutes in person (or a shorter video call for the free online option).
- History & symptoms — your consultant asks how your vision affects daily life, driving and hobbies.
- Eye examination — a full assessment confirms the cataract and checks the health of the rest of the eye.
- Biometry scans — precise measurements calculate the exact lens power for your eye.
- Lens discussion — monofocal, EDOF, toric and multifocal options are explained and matched to your lifestyle.
- Written quote — you leave with a clear, all-inclusive price and no obligation to proceed.
After your consultation
Same day
You receive a written, all-inclusive quote and a recommended lens — with time to consider it.
Within days
If you proceed, surgery is usually scheduled within one to two weeks with your chosen consultant.
Surgery day
A 15–25 minute day-case procedure per eye under local anaesthetic drops.
Follow-up
Reviews at one week and four weeks with the same surgeon, plus a final refraction.
Consultation cost
- Free online consultation: a no-obligation video assessment from home, anywhere in the UK.
- In-person consultation: from £200, including a full assessment and biometry — see ophthalmologist consultation cost.
- Surgery: cataract procedures from £2,900 per eye, all-inclusive — see the cataract surgery cost guide.
Learn about the operation itself at cataract surgery, or find your nearest clinic on our locations page.