How Much Does Private Cataract Surgery Cost in Sutton Coldfield?
Private cataract surgery arranged through The Vesey costs from £2,995 per eye with a standard monofocal lens, or from £3,500 per eye with a premium lens. Before surgery you see a consultant ophthalmologist for a £260 consultation. You do not need a GP referral.
| Service | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant ophthalmologist consultation | £260 | Full eye examination and the lens measurements surgery needs. Always the first step. |
| Cataract surgery, monofocal lens | £2,995 | Per eye. Most patients still need reading glasses afterwards. |
| Cataract surgery, premium lens | £3,500 | Per eye. Multifocal, or toric for astigmatism. |
How the price is made up
There are two parts. First, a consultation with one of our consultant ophthalmologists (£260): a full eye examination, an assessment of the cataract and biometry, the measurements used to choose the power of your new lens. If surgery is right for you, the operation is priced per eye on top of that £260 consultation: from £2,995 with a standard monofocal lens, or from £3,500 with a premium lens. Each eye is priced separately, and the second eye can usually be treated two to four weeks after the first.
Monofocal or premium lens
A monofocal lens gives clear vision at one distance, so most people need reading glasses after surgery. Premium lenses, multifocal or extended-depth-of-focus, can reduce or remove the need for glasses, and toric lenses correct astigmatism. Your consultant explains which options suit your eyes at the consultation, before you decide.
What happens on the day
Cataract surgery is a day case under anaesthetic eye drops. The clouded lens is removed with ultrasound (phacoemulsification) and an artificial lens is put in through the same small incision. The operation takes 15 to 20 minutes per eye; allow two to three hours in total. You usually go home within one to two hours, with drops to use for four weeks.
Paying for surgery
Self-pay surgery is paid in full before your procedure. The cataract surgery page sets out the ways to spread the cost. If you have health insurance, check with your insurer before your consultation, as most need to authorise treatment first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is private cataract surgery near Sutton Coldfield?
From £2,995 per eye with a monofocal lens, or from £3,500 per eye with a premium lens, plus a £260 consultant consultation beforehand.
Do I need a GP referral for cataract surgery at The Vesey?
No. You can book a consultant ophthalmologist directly.
Is the consultation included in the surgery price?
No. The consultation is £260 and comes first, because it decides whether surgery is right for you and which lens to use.
Can both eyes be done at once?
Each eye is treated and priced separately. The second eye can usually be treated two to four weeks after the first.
Book or find out more
- Book an ophthalmology consultation (£260)
- Cataract surgery at The Vesey
- Ophthalmology at The Vesey
- Full price list
This guide is general information about costs. It is not medical advice. Suitability for surgery, and the right lens for you, are decided at a consultant assessment.