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 across the South of England; prices near Oxford vary by clinic. Most self-pay patients in Oxfordshire are seen within 1–4 weeks, against NHS cataract waits that commonly exceed 18 weeks and, in parts of the county, a year.
How much is private cataract surgery in Oxford?
Price depends mainly on the lens implant you choose. Our partner clinics are across the South of England (the nearest to Oxford is Reading), so prices 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 Oxford & Oxfordshire
NHS cataract surgery is free, but demand is high. National NHS cataract waits average around 18 weeks from referral, and several Oxfordshire pathways have reported waits of 6–12 months for routine cataracts. NHS eye care in the city is led by the Oxford Eye Hospital, part of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, alongside NHS-funded independent providers. If your sight affects driving, work or safety, going private removes the wait. See our overview of NHS cataract 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 near Oxford
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 helps patients across the Thames Valley access consultant-led private cataract care and clear written quotes; our nearest clinics include Reading. 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.