Dr Pratibha Veeramani · Consultant Ophthalmologist

See well, age well.

Expert cataract surgery and medical retina care across Surrey and Sussex, with lifestyle advice that protects your sight for the long run.

Moorfields-trained · FRCOphth · NHS Consultant at
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Cataract surgery

Premium lens options

Lifestyle Medicine

Certified practitioner

Recognised by all
major insurers

Self-pay from £250

Consultant-led

from consultation to follow-up

Cataract surgery

A lens chosen for the way you live

Dr Pratibha is an experienced cataract surgeon with a particular interest in premium lens implants. She’ll talk you through the options so your vision suits reading, driving, screens and hobbies.

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Monofocal

Sharp vision at one distance, usually far. Glasses for reading.

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Toric

Corrects astigmatism for crisper distance vision.

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Extended range & multifocal

Less reliance on glasses across distances.

years since qualifying at Imperial College London

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private clinics across Surrey & Sussex

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major insurers recognised

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first consultation, £175 follow-up

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Consultant Q&A with The McIndoe Centre: cataracts, lens choices, recovery and macular degeneration

Meet your consultant

Dr Pratibha Kumar Veeramani

MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCS, MMedEd, FRCOphth · GMC 6163884

Trained at Imperial College London with a research fellowship at Harvard, then subspecialty fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Today she is a Consultant at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, a medical educator, researcher and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur.

Lifestyle Medicine

Healthy eyes start beyond the clinic

Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, Dr Pratibha looks at the everyday factors that shape your long-term eye health.

Certified with the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine

Patient stories

“Detail and brightness are so much better”

5.0 ★ · 2 Doctify reviews

“My sight in both eyes has been improved, amazingly so. Detail and brightness are so much better, and I have been surprised by the improvement in my perception of colour. Thank you so much for such an efficient, friendly and well delivered service.”

RN

R. N.

Cataract surgery, both eyes

Locations

Three clinics, one consultant

Choose the clinic that’s easiest for you. You’ll see Dr Pratibha at every appointment.

Main clinic · consultations

The Ü Clinic

Ingledale Therapy Centre, Tanhouse Road, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9PE

Consultations and surgery

Spire Gatwick Park Hospital

Povey Cross Road, Hookwood, Horley RH6 0BB

Consultations and surgery

The McIndoe Centre

Holtye Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3EB

FAQs

Your questions, answered

Self-paying patients can book directly. Most insurers ask for a GP or optometrist referral and an authorisation number.

A first consultation is from £250 and a follow-up from £175. Any tests or treatment are discussed and priced with you before they go ahead.

Dr Pratibha is recognised by Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Allianz. Self-pay is welcome too.

Monofocal lenses give sharp vision at one distance, usually far. Toric lenses correct astigmatism. Extended range and multifocal lenses mean less reliance on glasses across distances.

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Dr Pratibha asks about your vision, health, medicines and daily needs, then carries out a full eye examination. Dilating drops blur vision for a few hours, so please do not drive. You leave with a clear explanation and a written plan.

At The Ü Clinic in Oxted, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital in Horley and The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead.

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