Cataract surgery costs in London
Clear fees for one-eye and both-eye cataract surgery, premium lens options and YAG laser treatment, with a personalised written quotation before treatment.
Clarity before
you commit.
A clear guide to assessment, surgery and aftercare. Your personalised written quotation will confirm the treatment and fees proposed for your eyes.
Surgery and YAG treatment fees are shown below. The consultation fee includes all ancillary tests. Surgical package inclusions remain subject to confirmation. Please request a written quotation before booking treatment.
Cataract consultation
Includes all ancillary tests
| Treatment | One eye | Both eyes Same-day surgery* |
|---|---|---|
| Monofocal lensStandard, non-toric implant | £3,646 | £6,946 |
| Advanced lens optionsToric monofocal, EDOF or trifocal; fee depends on the implant chosen | £4,446–£4,996 | £7,746–£8,296 |
| YAG laser capsulotomyCharged separately from cataract surgery | £925 | £1,450 |
*Same-day surgery for both eyes is offered only after individual assessment. Toric astigmatism correction is available within monofocal, EDOF and trifocal lens families; the quotation will specify your selected implant.
What the proposed cataract package includes
- Surgeon’s fee and hospital facilities
- Consultant anaesthetist’s fee, including sedation where appropriate
- Your selected intraocular lens implant
- Initial eye drops to take home on the day
- One postoperative follow-up appointment
Package inclusions are provisional and will be confirmed in your written quotation.
Additional appointments and treatment
Follow-up consultations outside the surgical package: £250. YAG assessment and laser treatment incur additional fees; your quotation will confirm whether assessment is included in the displayed YAG treatment fee. A special mini-monovision contact-lens trial is charged separately; please contact the practice for the trial fee.
Private medical insurance
Obtain authorisation and confirm the extent of cover before treatment. Premium lens upgrades and refractive elements may not be covered. The practice will explain the proposed treatment and any fees you would need to pay.
Every eye is different. Your recommendation will be based on suitability and your visual priorities.
Request a personalised quotation ↗Surgery and YAG fees updated 2 November 2026. Your written quotation will confirm the applicable fees.
What determines your cataract surgery fee?
The selected intraocular lens and whether one or both eyes are treated determine the prices shown above. Premium lens fees vary depending on the implant chosen. Same-day treatment of both eyes requires individual assessment.
A toric lens corrects suitable regular astigmatism. Toric versions are available within monofocal, EDOF and trifocal families, and your quotation will specify the exact implant and treatment.
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YAG treatment is a separate procedure.
The capsule behind an implant may become cloudy months or years later. If this affects vision, YAG laser capsulotomy may be recommended after assessment. It is not the cataract returning. YAG treatment is charged separately; please confirm the assessment and treatment charges in your quotation.
Ask for a written quotation.
Please confirm consultation and investigation fees, the selected implant, surgeon and hospital charges, anaesthesia, medication, follow-up and any exclusions before booking. The £300 consultation fee includes all ancillary tests. Surgical package inclusions shown here remain subject to confirmation by the practice.
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Patient information from George Voyatzis FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. Updated 2 November 2026. Your individual assessment, consent discussion and discharge instructions remain essential.