Private Cataract Surgery in Sutton Coldfield
Private cataract surgery in Sutton Coldfield from £2,200 per eye. Day-case procedure restoring clear vision. Same-week consultant. Beats Spire on price and speed.
What is cataract surgery?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens — the transparent structure behind the iris — that develops gradually and causes progressive loss of vision, glare, and difficulty with colour perception. Cataracts are the leading cause of treatable visual impairment worldwide and are primarily age-related, affecting most adults to some degree by their 70s.
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most commonly performed operations in medicine. The clouded natural lens is removed by phacoemulsification — ultrasound fragmentation — and replaced with a permanent, artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The procedure takes approximately 15–20 minutes under topical (eye drop) anaesthesia as a day case. Vision improvement is typically immediate.
NHS waiting lists for cataract surgery in the West Midlands now exceed 12 months. At The Vesey you can be seen by a consultant ophthalmologist this week.
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Who is cataract surgery for?
You may be a suitable candidate for cataract surgery if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Gradual blurring or clouding of vision not correctable with glasses
- Glare or halos around lights, particularly at night — affecting driving
- Fading or yellowing of colours
- Difficulty reading or recognising faces at a distance
- Frequent changes to glasses prescription
Important: This page is for general information only. Suitability for any surgical procedure is determined at a consultant assessment appointment. Book a consultation to discuss your specific circumstances.
No GP referral needed · CQC-regulated · Open 7 days
What happens at The Vesey
From your first consultation to discharge — here is what to expect at every stage.
Ophthalmology consultant assessment
Full eye examination including visual acuity, slit-lamp assessment of the cataract, and biometry measurements to calculate the optimal power of the intraocular lens implant.
Preparation
Dilating eye drops and anaesthetic eye drops administered before surgery. No fasting required for topical anaesthesia.
Phacoemulsification
A small incision is made at the edge of the cornea. The cataract is removed using ultrasound (phacoemulsification). An artificial lens is implanted through the same incision. Takes 15–20 minutes.
Recovery
Discharged within 1–2 hours. Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops for 4 weeks. Second eye can be treated 2–4 weeks after the first.
Recovery — what to expect
Vision improves within hours. Avoid swimming and heavy lifting for 2 weeks. Driving can typically be resumed within 1–2 weeks once both eyes are treated and vision meets legal requirements.
Your consultant will provide you with a personalised recovery plan at your assessment appointment, based on your individual procedure, health status, and activity requirements.
Why patients are choosing private Cataract Surgery
NHS waiting lists for cataract surgery in the West Midlands currently exceed 12–24 months. At The Vesey, you can be seen by a consultant this week.
| Factor | NHS | The Vesey |
|---|---|---|
| Wait for consultant | 18+ weeks | 7–14 days |
| Wait for procedure | 12–24 months | Weeks, not months |
| Price | Free (if available) | Transparent, published upfront |
| GP referral required | Yes | No — book direct |
| Consultation length | 10–15 min | 45–60 min |
| Weekend appointments | Rarely available | Open 7 days incl. Sundays |
Cataract Surgery — frequently asked questions
Our Ophthalmology consultants
Meet the consultant team who will lead your care. All hold full GMC Specialist Register registration and substantive NHS consultant appointments.
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Subspecialty: Cataract Surgery
Book a ophthalmology consultation at The Vesey. Same-week appointments available. No GP referral required.
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Same-week appointments with a consultant ophthalmology specialist. Published price — no hidden fees. CQC-regulated. Open 7 days including Sundays.
This page provides general information only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical advice.