Cataracts and failing vision: private pathway and costs
At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, the private pathway for cataracts and failing vision starts from a guide £260 and is set out step by step below, with a guide cost for each stage. This page is navigational and educational — it does not provide a diagnosis or replace personalised medical advice.
This guide explains the typical private pathway at The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield for adults looking into cataracts or gradually worsening vision, and the guide cost of each step. It is navigational information to help you plan, not a diagnosis. Whether you have a cataract, and whether surgery is right, is decided with an ophthalmologist.
When to seek urgent help: If you have sudden loss of vision, sudden flashes or a shower of floaters, a curtain across your sight, or a painful red eye, seek urgent help — call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
The pathway, step by step
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Ophthalmology consultation
An ophthalmologist assesses your vision and eye health, discusses your symptoms, and advises whether a cataract is present and what the options are.
Ophthalmology consultation · guide £260
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Cataract surgery, if advised
If surgery is recommended, cataract surgery replaces the cloudy lens. The consultant explains what is involved, per eye, and what to expect.
Cataract surgery · guide £2,200
Guide costs at a glance
Guide prices help you plan and are confirmed at the time of booking.
| Step | Guide price |
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| Ophthalmology consultation | guide £260 |
| Cataract surgery | guide £2,200 |
From £260 for an ophthalmology consultation. If surgery is advised, cataract surgery is a guide from £2,200 per eye — so a full pathway for one eye is typically from around £2,460.
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Book the first step: Ophthalmology consultation →Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral for a cataract assessment?
No. You can book a private ophthalmology consultation at The Vesey directly, without a GP referral, to have your vision and eye health assessed.
Is the cataract surgery price per eye?
Yes, the guide price is per eye. Your consultant confirms the details and the total for your situation at the consultation, and the final price is confirmed at booking.
Can I use insurance?
The Vesey works with major private insurers. Confirm cover, excess and any pre-authorisation with your insurer before booking.
This guide is navigational and for general information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment. Which steps apply to you — and any treatment — are decided with a qualified clinician after assessment. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.
Private care in Sutton Coldfield
Same-week appointments · No GP referral needed to begin.