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Private all-inclusive cataract surgery package cost (UK 2026)

An all-inclusive private cataract surgery package bundles everything — consultation, scans, surgery, your intraocular lens and aftercare — into one fixed price from £2,900 per eye. Here's exactly what a genuine package should include, what each lens type costs in 2026, and how to be treated within weeks.

From £2,900per eye, monofocal, all-inclusive
£3,796–£4,300per eye, EDOF / multifocal
One fixed priceno hidden theatre or lens extras
No GP referralneeded to go private
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A private all-inclusive cataract surgery package in the UK costs from about £2,900 per eye for a monofocal lens, £3,796 per eye for an EDOF lens and £4,300 per eye for a multifocal lens in 2026. “All-inclusive” means the single price covers the consultation, biometry scans, the surgery and theatre fee, your chosen intraocular lens, post-op drops and follow-up reviews — with no hidden extras. See the full breakdown on our cataract surgery cost guide.

How much is an all-inclusive cataract package?

Cataract surgery replaces the eye's clouded natural lens with a clear intraocular lens (IOL). With a package price, what you pay depends mainly on the lens you choose. As a 2026 guide:

Monofocal package

From £2,900 per eye. Excellent distance vision; reading glasses still needed. The lens type the NHS also uses.

EDOF package

Around £3,796 per eye. Extended depth of focus for distance and intermediate vision, with reduced reliance on glasses.

Multifocal / trifocal package

Around £4,300 per eye. Near, intermediate and distance vision for the greatest spectacle freedom. Toric versions correct astigmatism.

Every package here is quoted as a single all-inclusive price per eye. Choosing a premium intraocular lens raises the lens element of the package but not the surgical fee. For the underlying procedure, recovery and lens detail, see our cataract surgery page.

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What's included in the package?

A genuine all-inclusive cataract package should cover:

  • Consultant assessment & biometry — the specialist appointment and the scans that measure your eye for the correct lens power.
  • The day-case surgery & theatre fee — the operation itself, performed under local anaesthetic drops.
  • Your chosen intraocular lens — monofocal, EDOF or multifocal, including toric if you have astigmatism.
  • Post-op drops and follow-up reviews — typically at one week and four weeks.

Always check two things on your written quote: whether the price is per eye or for both eyes, and whether your preferred premium lens is included. A brief YAG laser capsulotomy, if needed months or years later, is usually quoted separately — see YAG laser capsulotomy cost.

Package vs the NHS

The NHS funds monofocal cataract surgery when a cataract affects your vision, but waiting times are long in many regions — see our NHS cataract waiting times guide. A private all-inclusive package offers faster treatment, a choice of premium lenses not offered on the NHS, continuity of consultant care and same-day bilateral surgery where suitable. If you are weighing lens options, our refractive lens exchange cost page compares clear-lens pricing.

How to be treated privately

You do not need a GP referral to pay privately — you can self-refer, choose your consultant and usually be assessed within days. Eye Surgery Clinic provides consultant-led private cataract care and clear written package quotes across the South of England; find your nearest clinic location.

Frequently asked questions

A typical all-inclusive private cataract package is from about £2,900 per eye for a monofocal lens, £3,796 per eye for an EDOF lens and £4,300 per eye for a multifocal lens. The price covers the consultation, biometry scans, the surgery and theatre fee, your chosen intraocular lens, post-operative drops and follow-up reviews.
A genuine all-inclusive package covers your consultant assessment and biometry, the day-case surgery and theatre fee, your chosen intraocular lens, post-op eye drops and all routine follow-up appointments. Always check whether the price is per eye or for both eyes and whether your preferred premium lens is included.
Prices are usually quoted per eye, so both eyes are roughly double the single-eye figure. Many patients have both eyes treated within a week of each other, or on the same day where clinically suitable. Always confirm on your written quotation whether it covers one eye or two.
Not usually. Posterior capsule opacification can develop months or years after surgery and is treated with a quick YAG laser capsulotomy, which is normally quoted separately. Ask your clinic to confirm what aftercare is and is not included in the package.
The NHS funds monofocal cataract surgery but waiting times are long in many regions. A private all-inclusive package offers faster treatment, a choice of premium lenses not available on the NHS, continuity of consultant care and same-day bilateral surgery. The right choice depends on your symptoms, lifestyle and budget.

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Updated on 10 Aug 2026