Private cataract surgery for Andover patients starts from £2,900 per eye for a monofocal lens, £3,796 for an EDOF lens and £4,300 for a multifocal (trifocal) lens — all-inclusive of consultation, biometry, theatre, your intraocular lens and aftercare. A toric lens to correct astigmatism starts from £3,400 per eye. Most people across the Test Valley are seen within a week and treated within one to two weeks, with the same named consultant from first appointment to final review and no GP referral needed.
What private cataract surgery costs in Andover
Cataract surgery is the most common planned operation in the country, and going private near Andover means two things: you step off the NHS waiting list — still running to many months across Hampshire — and you get a say in which lens goes in. Our partner-clinic pricing is fixed and genuinely all-inclusive. The number quoted at your consultation is the number you pay; there is no separate theatre fee, anaesthetic charge or aftercare bill arriving afterwards.
What moves the price is almost entirely the lens you choose. A standard monofocal gives crisp distance vision and is the most affordable route. Premium EDOF and multifocal lenses do more of the work your glasses currently do, so they cost more. Andover sits handily between our clinics — Basingstoke to the east, Winchester to the south, with Southampton a little further on — so patients from Charlton, Weyhill, Ludgershall and Whitchurch rarely have far to travel.
| Lens type | From (per eye) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Monofocal IOL | £2,900 | Clear distance vision, reading glasses for near |
| Toric monofocal | £3,400 | Correcting astigmatism at distance |
| EDOF IOL | £3,796 | Distance + intermediate (screens, dashboard) |
| Multifocal / trifocal IOL | £4,300 | The most freedom from glasses at all distances |
Not sure which lens suits you? A consultation includes biometry scans and a proper conversation about the options, matched to your eyes and how you actually use your sight.
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The lens is the decision that stays with you. It is permanent, and it sets how well — and at what distances — you see for the rest of your life, so it is worth taking time over. We offer the full premium range, and your consultant will steer you towards the lens that fits your eye and your day-to-day, rather than the dearest one on the list.
Weigh up the trade-offs in our monofocal vs multifocal lenses guide and the wider implant lens options. Toric versions that correct astigmatism run across every lens family from £3,400 per eye, and there's more detail on those on our toric lens cost and EDOF lens cost pages.
What happens on the day
Surgery is done under local anaesthetic drops — you're awake throughout but feel no pain, just a little pressure and some light. Each eye takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes, and you'll be at the clinic for about two to three hours once the pre-op checks and a short rest afterwards are counted in.
- Numbing drops go in and the skin around the eye is cleaned with a sterile solution.
- The surgeon makes a tiny 2.2–2.8mm incision at the edge of the cornea — small enough to seal itself without stitches.
- Phacoemulsification uses a fine ultrasound probe to soften and remove the cloudy lens.
- Your chosen intraocular lens is folded, slid through the same opening and settled into place.
- The eye is shielded and you rest for half an hour or so before heading home.
Recovery, week by week
Most people notice things sharpening up within hours, with the eye fully settled over about a month.
Day of surgery
Vision is hazy for a few hours. Shield on the first night. No driving or heavy lifting. Drops start.
Days 1–3
Vision clears noticeably. A gritty or watery feeling is normal. Gentle activity and reading are fine.
Week 1
First review. Most people are back to driving, work and walking — still no swimming or eye-rubbing.
Weeks 2–4
Vision refines further. Drops continue. New glasses prescription, if you need one, around week four to six.
Beyond a month
The eye has settled. If both eyes are being done, the second is scheduled.
What your Andover price includes
The price is all-inclusive, with nothing bolted on later:
- Self-pay: from £2,900 per eye (monofocal); £3,796 EDOF; £4,300 multifocal.
- Insurance: recognised by Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna and WPA — we sort the authorisation.
- Finance: 0% over 12 months, roughly £242 a month for a monofocal.
Treating both eyes? Our second-eye cataract pricing explains how the fee works the second time round. For the national picture, see the main cataract surgery cost guide and the treatment overview at cataract surgery. Nearby towns have their own pages too — Basingstoke, Winchester, Salisbury and Newbury.