Private cataract surgery near Reading in 2026 costs from £2,900 per eye for a monofocal lens, £3,796 for an EDOF lens and £4,300 for a multifocal lens, all-inclusive. Each price covers the consultant surgeon, biometry, theatre, your chosen intraocular lens, post-op drops and follow-up reviews. Toric lenses for astigmatism are from £3,400 per eye, and both eyes can be treated within a week of each other.
Cataract surgery cost in Reading
Prices are the same across our South England network and are all-inclusive per eye:
Toric lenses for astigmatism are available from £3,400 per eye. For the full breakdown see our cataract surgery cost guide, and the second eye cost page if you are treating both eyes.
Private cataract surgery near Reading
Our Reading clinics serve patients across Reading, Berkshire and the Thames Valley with consultant-led cataract surgery. Every operation is consultant-led by a named surgeon from assessment through to aftercare, with the full choice of premium intraocular lenses not offered on the NHS. See our Reading clinic details, or browse all locations.
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Book an assessmentPrivate vs NHS in Reading
The NHS covers monofocal cataract surgery but waits are long in many areas — see how long the NHS cataract waiting list is in 2026. Private treatment offers faster access, a choice of premium lens, and continuity with one consultant. Learn about the operation itself on our cataract surgery page.