Our partner Sapphire Eye Care lists private cataract surgery from £2,900 per eye for a standard monofocal lens, £3,796 for an extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) lens and £4,300 for a multifocal lens, at its clinics in southern England; prices near Aberdeen vary by clinic. Most self-pay patients are seen within 1–4 weeks, against NHS cataract waits that commonly run several months and, on some Scottish pathways, beyond the 12-week Treatment Time Guarantee.
How much is private cataract surgery in Aberdeen?
Price depends mainly on the lens implant you choose. Our partner clinics are in southern England, so prices near Aberdeen vary by clinic; as a 2026 benchmark, Sapphire Eye Care lists:
Sapphire's all-inclusive price covers the surgery, facility and surgeon's fees, the anaesthetic and all necessary post-operative care. Its initial consultation is from £240 (£340 with an OCT scan). See the full national breakdown on our cataract surgery cost page, or compare premium lenses such as the EDOF lens and trifocal IOL.
NHS cataract waiting times in Aberdeen & the North-East
NHS cataract surgery is free, but demand is high. Scotland operates a 12-week Treatment Time Guarantee for inpatient and day-case treatment, yet many health boards regularly exceed it, and routine cataract waits in parts of NHS Grampian have been reported at several months to over a year. NHS eye care in the city is led by the Eye Clinic at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, part of NHS Grampian. If your sight affects driving, work or safety, going private removes the wait. See our overview of NHS cataract waiting times in Scotland and waiting times by region.
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What's included in the price?
A transparent private cataract package should include: consultant ophthalmologist assessment and biometry, your chosen intraocular lens, the day-case surgery and theatre fee, and all routine follow-up appointments and eye-drop medication. Always check whether the quote is per eye or for both eyes, and whether your preferred lens is included. Read more about cataract surgery and the lens choices available.
How to be seen privately in Aberdeen
You do not need a GP referral to pay privately — you can self-refer, choose your consultant and usually be assessed within days. EyeSurgeryClinic helps patients across the UK access consultant-led private cataract care and clear written quotes; tell us your location and we'll match you with the most appropriate option and price. If you do not yet have a cataract but want to reduce your dependence on glasses, ask about refractive lens exchange.