Private cataract surgery cost

Private cataract surgery costs from £2,900 per eye at Eye Surgery Clinic. That is the all-inclusive price for surgery with a standard monofocal lens; premium lenses that reduce your dependence on glasses cost more — an extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) lens from £3,796 and a premium multifocal lens from £4,300 per eye. Every package covers your surgeon, the theatre, your lens and all aftercare, and 0% finance is available.

Cataract surgery prices

The cost depends on the type of intraocular lens (IOL) you choose. The lens is selected with your surgeon at your consultation based on your eyes and how you want to see afterwards.

Other related fees: an initial consultation is £240 (£340 with OCT imaging) and is credited against your surgery if you proceed. A YAG laser capsulotomy — occasionally needed months or years later if the lens capsule clouds — is £550 for one eye or £700 for both. Compare lens technology in detail on our implant lens pricing page.

What’s included in the price

Our cataract surgery prices are fixed and all-inclusive, so there are no surprises. Each package covers:

• Your consultant ophthalmic surgeon’s fees for the operation
• The hospital and theatre fees for your day-case procedure
• Your chosen intraocular lens and all surgical consumables
• Local anaesthetic and the care team on the day
• All routine post-operative appointments and aftercare
• Eye drops and a clear recovery plan to take home

The only items quoted separately are your initial consultation and, rarely, a later YAG capsulotomy.

0% finance options

You don’t have to pay for surgery all at once. We offer interest-free (0% APR) finance that lets you spread the cost over manageable monthly instalments, typically from 10 to 24 months, subject to status. For example, a £2,900 procedure can be spread over two years with no interest. Full details and an application are on our finance page.

Using private medical insurance

Cataract surgery is covered by most private medical insurers when it is clinically indicated. We work with all major insurers — you simply need pre-authorisation and a referral. Note that standard insurance usually funds a monofocal lens; if you choose a premium EDOF or multifocal lens, an upgrade fee may apply. See our guidance for insured patients for how to arrange cover.

Private cataract surgery cost across the UK

Private cataract surgery is priced similarly nationwide — from around £2,900 per eye for a standard monofocal lens — but NHS waiting times vary widely by region, which is the main reason many people choose to go private. See typical private costs and current local NHS waits for your area:

Frequently asked questions