Dr Pratibha Veeramani · Consultant Ophthalmologist
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
Not sure what you need?
Choose the description that sounds most like you. We’ll point you to the right appointment.
Often a sign of cataract
Can signal macular degeneration
Regular retina checks protect sight
Needs prompt assessment
Usually fixed with quick laser
For solicitors and insurers
Consultant-led
from consultation to follow-up
Cataract surgery
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
private clinics across Surrey & Sussex
major insurers recognised
first consultation, £175 follow-up
Consultant Q&A with The McIndoe Centre: cataracts, lens choices, recovery and macular degeneration
Meet your consultant
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
Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, Dr Pratibha looks at the everyday factors that shape your long-term eye health.
Blood pressure, blood sugar and smoking all affect the retina.
Simple eating patterns that support macular health.
Regular checks spot problems before sight is lost.
Certified with the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
Patient stories
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
Choose the clinic that’s easiest for you. You’ll see Dr Pratibha at every appointment.
Main clinic · consultations
Ingledale Therapy Centre, Tanhouse Road, Oxted, Surrey RH8 9PE
Consultations and surgery
Povey Cross Road, Hookwood, Horley RH6 0BB
Consultations and surgery
Holtye Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3EB
FAQs
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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