Cataract Surgery · Kent Pricing 2026

Private cataract surgery cost in Maidstone, Kent

All-inclusive, consultant-led cataract surgery for patients across Maidstone and Kent — from £2,900 per eye, typically within one to four weeks and with no GP referral needed.

1–4 weeksTypical time to treatment
Local anaestheticEye drops, you stay awake
Day caseHome the same day
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Private cataract surgery for patients in and around Maidstone costs roughly £2,900–£4,300 per eye in 2026: from £2,900 for a monofocal lens, rising to about £3,800–£4,300+ for premium EDOF, multifocal or toric lenses. Most self-pay patients across Kent are seen within one to four weeks — against NHS cataract waits that commonly exceed 18 weeks — and clinics quote a single all-inclusive price covering consultation, biometry, surgery, the lens and aftercare.

Cataract surgery cost in Maidstone: the overview

There is no NHS-run private cataract service in Maidstone town centre, so patients who want to skip the wait choose a consultant-led private pathway at partner clinics across Kent and the South East. Self-pay pricing in 2026 is transparent and fixed: you pay one all-inclusive fee per eye, agreed before surgery, with no separate charges for the theatre, the lens or your follow-up appointments.

The single biggest factor in your total cost is the type of intraocular lens (IOL) you choose. A standard monofocal lens is the least expensive; extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) lenses sit in the middle; and premium multifocal or trifocal lenses — which aim to reduce your reliance on glasses at all distances — are the most expensive. Astigmatism-correcting toric versions add a little more.

Lens options and prices

Choosing the right lens is the most important decision in cataract surgery — it is permanent and determines how well, and at what distance, you will see afterwards. Your consultant recommends the best option for your eye anatomy and lifestyle.

Standard

Monofocal IOL

£2,900

per eye, all-inclusive

  • Single point of focus
  • Excellent distance vision
  • Reading glasses still needed
  • Same lens type as the NHS
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Premium

EDOF IOL

£3,796

per eye, all-inclusive

  • Extended depth of focus
  • Distance + intermediate vision
  • Reduced reliance on glasses
  • Great for screens & driving
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Premium

Multifocal / Trifocal IOL

£4,300

per eye, all-inclusive

  • Near, intermediate & distance
  • Greatest spectacle independence
  • Best for active lifestyles
  • Toric options for astigmatism
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Toric (astigmatism-correcting) versions are available across all lens types from around £3,400 per eye. For a deeper comparison, see our guides to EDOF cataract lens costs and trifocal IOL costs.

Not sure which lens is right for you? A cataract assessment includes biometry scans and a full discussion of your lens options.

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What's included in the price

Every quote is all-inclusive. For one fixed price per eye you receive:

  • Your consultant-led assessment and biometry scans
  • The surgeon's fee, theatre and hospital fees
  • Your chosen intraocular lens
  • Post-operative eye drops
  • One-week and four-week review appointments

If you are treating both eyes, a reduced second-eye fee usually applies. Should you later develop cloudy vision from posterior capsule opacification, a quick YAG laser capsulotomy restores clarity. Full national pricing is on our cataract surgery cost guide. Insurance (Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, WPA) is accepted and 0% finance is available.

NHS vs private in Kent

NHS cataract surgery in Kent is high quality but comes with a wait that frequently runs beyond 18 weeks, and it offers monofocal lenses only. Going private near Maidstone means faster access (typically one to four weeks), a choice of premium lenses, continuity with one named consultant, and the option of same-day bilateral surgery where clinically suitable. See our guide to NHS cataract waiting lists in 2026 to weigh up the timing.

Cataract clinics near Maidstone

Patients from Maidstone are also within easy reach of our other Kent and South East pricing hubs. Compare nearby options:

Frequently asked questions

Expect roughly £2,900 to £4,300 per eye. A standard monofocal lens starts from £2,900 per eye, while premium EDOF, multifocal and toric lenses range from about £3,800 to £4,300 or more per eye. Prices are all-inclusive of consultation, biometry, surgery, the lens and aftercare.
Most self-pay patients are assessed within one to two weeks and treated within one to four weeks, with no GP referral required — considerably faster than typical NHS cataract waits in Kent, which often exceed 18 weeks.
Cataract surgery is priced per eye. Many patients have both eyes treated, usually a week or two apart, so budget for two eyes if both have visually significant cataracts. A reduced second-eye fee often applies.
Your consultation, biometry scans, the surgeon and theatre fees, your chosen intraocular lens, post-operative eye drops, and your one-week and four-week review appointments. There are no hidden extras.
Yes. Cataract surgery is recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna and WPA. We can check your policy and handle authorisation. Premium lens upgrades are usually a self-pay top-up on insured treatment.

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Updated on 26 Jul 2026