Cataract surgery for both eyes in the UK in 2026 costs from £5,800 for two monofocal lenses, £7,592 for two EDOF lenses and £8,600 for two multifocal lenses, all-inclusive. Surgery is priced per eye, so both-eyes pricing is simply twice the per-eye fee for your chosen lens. Both eyes can be treated on the same day where suitable, or one to four weeks apart.
Both eyes cataract surgery cost
Because surgery is priced per eye, both-eyes pricing is simply twice the per-eye fee for your chosen lens, all-inclusive:
Toric lenses for astigmatism are from £3,400 per eye. See the second eye cost page and our full cataract surgery cost guide.
Same day or staged?
Both eyes can be treated in one session where suitable — same-day bilateral surgery (ISBCS) — or one to four weeks apart. Staging the eyes lets the first eye settle and can help fine-tune the lens power for the second. Your consultant advises which is right for you.
Treating both eyes? We will plan the timing and lens choice and give you a clear all-inclusive both-eyes price.
Request a consultationWhy treat both eyes?
Having only one cataract treated often leaves the eyes unbalanced in clarity, brightness and colour, which can affect depth perception and night driving. Treating both eyes restores balanced vision and, with premium lenses in both eyes, the best chance of reduced dependence on glasses. Learn about the procedure on our cataract surgery page, and compare lenses on our monofocal vs multifocal page.