Use the form below to request a consultation. We match your request to a partner clinic group by treatment and postcode and pass it on; the clinic then contacts you directly. We do not hold consultations ourselves or give medical advice, and each clinic sets its own fees.
Request your consultation
Tell us what you need and where you live. If you have an optician’s referral letter or scan results, mention them in your message.
What you can enquire about
- Cataract assessment and private cataract surgery
- Oculoplastic (eyelid) consultations for droopy eyelids, eyelid lumps and similar concerns
- General eye concerns that need a specialist
- Second opinions on a diagnosis or treatment plan
What happens after you send the form
We are paid by the clinics we introduce patients to, never by patients. How we get paid explains this in full.
1. Send the form
Tell us what you need, in your own words, and give your postcode.
2. We pass it to a partner clinic
We match your request to a partner clinic group by treatment and location, and pass it on.
3. The clinic contacts you
The clinic gets in touch by phone or email to arrange a consultation. How soon depends on the clinic.
4. Your consultation
Your consultation is with the clinic’s own consultant. Ask the clinic to confirm its consultation fee before you book, and ask for a written quote for any treatment.
Where the partner clinics are. Sapphire Eye Care has clinics in Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex. Blue Fin Vision has clinics in London, Hertfordshire and Essex. If neither covers your area or the treatment you need, we cannot pass your request on and no clinic will contact you. Find your nearest clinic.
Safety note: a request form is not an eye examination. If you have sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, new flashes or floaters, or a curtain or shadow in your vision, get an urgent opticians appointment or contact NHS 111. Call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency.
What a consultation costs
Each clinic sets its own consultation fees. From the partners’ published price lists:
- Sapphire Eye Care lists an initial consultation from £240, and an initial consultation with an OCT scan from £340.
- Blue Fin Vision lists an initial cataract or lens replacement consultation at £325, and its initial laser eye surgery consultation as free.
Ask the clinic to confirm its fee when it contacts you, and ask for a written quote before you agree to any treatment. Each clinic sets its own payment terms; ask for them in writing. Our price guides set out the partners’ published treatment prices.
What to prepare for your consultation
| Bring / share | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Your current glasses / contact lens details | Supports accurate assessment of your vision and refractive needs. |
| Medication list (including eye drops) | Important for safety and to plan any procedures appropriately. |
| Referral letter or optician findings (if you have them) | Reduces duplication and helps your specialist focus on next steps. |
| Questions and priorities | Ensures the consultation covers what matters most to you—vision quality, comfort and recovery. |
Accessibility note: if you need step-free access or other adjustments, say so in your message so that the clinic can plan for it.
Not sure what you need? That’s common. Choose “Not sure” in the form and describe your symptoms in your own words.
Go to the formFrequently asked questions
Not to send a request. Ask the clinic whether it needs one when it contacts you, and if you plan to use private medical insurance, check with your insurer first. If you have a referral letter, an optician's report or recent test results, mention them in your message.
That depends on the clinic. We pass your request on when you send it; appointment availability is set by each clinic, so ask when it contacts you. If your symptoms are urgent, do not wait for a reply: get an urgent opticians appointment or contact NHS 111.
Choose “Not sure” in the form and describe your symptoms. The clinic decides the right appointment type when it contacts you.
No. A consultation and assessment come first, to confirm the cataract, discuss lens options and plan treatment safely.
No. Some eyelid problems affect vision, comfort or eye health. The consultation establishes the cause and the suitable treatment routes.
Sapphire Eye Care, with clinics in Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex, and Blue Fin Vision, with clinics in London, Hertfordshire and Essex. We match your request to one group by treatment and postcode. See the clinic locations.
Your symptoms and how long you have had them, any diagnosis you have been given, previous eye surgery, the eye drops or medicines you use, and whether you plan to pay yourself or use insurance. If you wear contact lenses, say so.
We use them only to pass your request to a partner eye clinic so that it can contact you about your care, as set out in our privacy policy. We do not sell them to anyone else.