How do I refer a patient to Clir Eye as an optometrist?

The preferred route is via Lutra Health at app.lutrahealth.com. You can also email refer@clireye.com, use the digital referral form at clireye.com/refer, or write to Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen SA33 5NT marked for Mr Sam Evans. All referrals are acknowledged within one working day.

Clir Eye — Private Cataract & Eye Surgery, West Wales

Q: How much does private cataract surgery cost in west Wales?

At Clir Eye, cataract surgery starts from £3,330 per eye with a premium monofocal lens. A toric lens starts from £3,410. An EDOF lens starts from £3,800 per eye. All packages include consultation, surgery, lens, and all post-operative care. No hidden fees.

Q: What is see-and-treat cataract surgery?

Assessment and surgery in a single appointment. Mr Evans introduced this pathway in Wales in 2020 and has performed over 1,500 cases. He is the only surgeon in Wales offering see-and-treat across both cataract and oculoplastic procedures.

Q: Can both eyes be operated on at the same time?

Yes, where clinically appropriate. Around 60 to 70 per cent of eligible patients choose bilateral simultaneous surgery — both eyes at one visit, one recovery, one decision.

Clir Eye is the private practice of Mr Sam Evans FRCOphth, a Consultant Ophthalmologist based at Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen, serving patients across west Wales since 2017. He specialises in cataract and refractive lens surgery, oculoplastics and glaucoma, and pioneered see-and-treat cataract surgery in Wales — assessment and surgery in a single visit, with appointments typically available within two weeks.

About

A surgeon rooted
in west Wales.

Mr Sam Evans is a consultant ophthalmologist based at Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen, serving patients across west Wales since 2017. He holds fellowship training in oculoplastics and orbit, and has managed complex glaucoma in the region throughout that time.

He is the pioneer of see-and-treat surgery for both cataract and oculoplastic procedures — the only surgeon in Wales offering this pathway across both disciplines. He is also co-founder of Lutra Health, the digital referral platform connecting community optometry with hospital eye services.

Mr Sam Evans FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Clir Eye, west Wales

FRCOphth, Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Fellowship trained in Oculoplastics and Orbit

Managing complex glaucoma in west Wales since 2017

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen

Previously NHS Consultant, Hywel Dda University Health Board

GMC Registration No. 6154157

Services

What we treat.

Clir Eye offers four specialist disciplines, each delivered to the highest clinical standards at Werndale Hospital in Carmarthen. All services are available privately, with prompt appointments and rapid access to surgery.

Cataract & Refractive Lens Exchange

Surgical correction of cataract and age-related refractive change, including premium intraocular lens options. Available as see-and-treat: consultation and surgery in a single visit where appropriate.

Differentiator

Bilateral simultaneous surgery available

Both eyes treated in a single procedure, reducing total recovery time and the number of visits required.

Like all surgical procedures, cataract surgery carries a small risk of complications. Mr Evans will explain these fully at your consultation so you can make a fully informed decision.

Oculoplastics

Specialist surgery of the eyelids, lacrimal system and orbit. Conditions include ptosis, entropion, ectropion, blepharoplasty and lacrimal drainage disorders. See-and-treat available.

As with all surgery, oculoplastic procedures carry a small risk of complications, which will be discussed in full at consultation.

Glaucoma

Diagnosis and long-term management of glaucoma and ocular hypertension, including laser treatment and surgical intervention where indicated. Mr Evans has been managing complex glaucoma in west Wales since 2017.

Shared care pathway

Glaucoma shared care with Lutra Health

Visual fields, OCT scans and test results sent directly and securely for review.

Submit via Lutra Health →

General Ophthalmology

Comprehensive ophthalmic assessment for a wide range of presentations. An accessible, expert opinion for patients whose optometrist has identified a concern requiring specialist review.

See & Treat Cataract Surgery

Surgery without
the wait.

Mr Evans introduced see-and-treat cataract surgery in Wales in 2020 and has performed over 1,500 cases. Patients discuss their options in a telephone consultation at home, then come in once for surgery. No waiting rooms, no repeat journeys, all-inclusive transparent pricing.

The most efficient option is bilateral see-and-treat: both eyes assessed and treated in a single visit. Around 60 to 70% of eligible patients choose this. One appointment, both eyes done, recovery underway the same day. A face-to-face consultation is always available for those who prefer it.

NHS ophthalmology

22 weeks

median wait, Wales

real-world waits closer to 2 years

Clir Eye

~2 weeks

from referral to surgery

1,500+

See & treat cases performed

60-70%

Of eligible patients choose bilateral

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Telephone consultation, at your convenience

Discuss your options from home, at a time that suits you. No waiting room, no unnecessary journey.

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Premium lenses, transparent pricing

The full range of premium monofocal and toric lenses available. All-inclusive pricing with no hidden costs.

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Bilateral surgery — both eyes in one visit

Assessment and surgery on both eyes in a single appointment. One visit, both eyes done, recovery underway the same day.

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Face-to-face always available

Prefer to meet in person before surgery? A face-to-face consultation is always available. The choice is yours.

Our Approach

Advice you can trust.

At Clir Eye, the lens we recommend is always the one that is right for you — not the one that generates the highest fee. Our surgical fee is fixed regardless of which lens you choose, so our only consideration when advising you is your vision, your lifestyle, and your clinical needs.

No financial conflict

Our surgical fee is the same regardless of which lens you choose. The advice we give is based entirely on what suits your eyes.

Premium as standard

We do not offer a budget lens option. Every patient receives a premium monofocal lens as the starting point.

Transparent pricing

All costs are explained clearly before any decision is made. No hidden fees, no post-operative surprises.

Consultation Fees

See & Treat Consultation

Covers both eyes, all follow-up as required

£165

New Patient Consultation

Face to face, includes full assessment

£265

Follow-up Consultation

Existing patients

£170

Telephone Follow-up

Existing patients

£75

Surgical Packages — per eye

All packages include consultation, surgery, lens, and all post-operative care.

Premium Monofocal

Our standard lens — premium quality as a baseline, not an upgrade

from £3,330

Toric Monofocal

Corrects astigmatism — recommended where clinically indicated

from £3,410

EDOF / Extended Depth of Focus

Reduced spectacle dependence for intermediate and distance vision

from £3,800

Bilateral & See and Treat

Both eyes. One visit.
One decision.

Where clinically appropriate, Mr Evans offers bilateral simultaneous surgery — both eyes treated in a single procedure. Prices above are per eye.

For Optometrists

Referring to Clir Eye.

We welcome referrals from community optometrists across west Wales. All referrals are acknowledged within 24 hours, and surgery is usually completed within three to four weeks of that call.

Referral Pad

Complete your pad, scan the QR code, photograph it and submit — all from your phone in under a minute.

Submit a referral →

refer@clireye.com
Include patient details, clinical findings and urgency. Acknowledged within one working day.

Werndale Hospital

Send referrals to Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen, marked for the attention of Mr Sam Evans or Clir Eye.

Preferred Digital Pathway

Refer via Lutra Health

Lutra Health is a digital platform connecting community optometry directly with hospital ophthalmology. Referrals are triaged in real time, with faster responses and seamless communication between practice and consultant. lutrahealth.com →

Patient Feedback

What our patients say.

I was very happy with everything about my operation. I was made to feel at ease before having the surgery and given all the information I needed. The operation itself went very smoothly and was completely painless. I was well looked after afterwards and am more than happy with the results.

A.M., West Wales

Sam and his team were very friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring. I felt that I was receiving the best care, and this made me relax completely, prior to, and during my procedure. The procedure itself was very quick and painless, with Sam explaining everything to me from start to finish.

A.H., West Wales

Mr Sam Evans and staff made me feel very comfortable and put me at ease. The consultation and procedure was explained and carried out in a relaxed and informative way. I did not have to wait too long for an appointment.

J.T., West Wales

You were recommended to me by two of your former patients. And as you explained the procedure clearly to me I felt confident that you would be able to fulfil your promise.

C.L., West Wales

The whole process was very efficiently managed from the initial referral from the optician to the completed surgery and post-surgery checkup. The personal contact with the consultant and colleagues was considered important and this was appreciated.

D.H., West Wales

Took time and had understanding that I am elderly and hard of hearing too. Thank you.

M.W., West Wales

Common Questions

Everything you need to know.

How much does private cataract surgery cost in west Wales? +

At Clir Eye, cataract surgery starts from £3,330 per eye with a premium monofocal lens. A toric lens (to correct astigmatism) starts from £3,410, and an EDOF lens from £3,800 per eye. Every package includes the consultation, surgery, lens, and all post-operative care. No hidden fees.

What is see-and-treat cataract surgery? +

Assessment and surgery in a single appointment — no return visit needed. Mr Evans introduced this pathway in Wales in 2020 and has performed over 1,500 cases. He is the only surgeon in Wales offering see-and-treat for both cataract and oculoplastic procedures.

Can both eyes be operated on at the same time? +

Yes, where clinically appropriate. Around 60 to 70% of eligible patients choose bilateral simultaneous surgery — both eyes at one visit, one recovery, one decision. Combined with see-and-treat, the entire process from referral to completed surgery can happen in a single appointment.

How long is the waiting time? +

Surgery is usually completed within two to four weeks of referral. NHS ophthalmology in Wales has a median wait of 22 weeks — with real-world waits in many areas closer to two years.

How do I refer a patient as an optometrist? +

The preferred route is via Lutra Health. You can also email refer@clireye.com, use the digital referral form, or write to Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen SA33 5NT, marked for Mr Sam Evans. All referrals are acknowledged within one working day.

Does Mr Evans treat glaucoma privately in west Wales? +

Yes. Mr Evans has been managing complex glaucoma in west Wales since 2017, including laser treatment and surgical intervention where indicated. A glaucoma shared care pathway is available via Lutra Health, allowing community optometrists to submit visual fields, OCT results, and Advice and Guidance requests directly.

Is a face-to-face consultation available? +

Yes. A face-to-face new patient consultation (£265) is always available. The see-and-treat pathway uses a telephone consultation (£165, covering both eyes and all follow-up) — most patients find this convenient, but the choice is always yours.

What are the risks of cataract surgery? +

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed and safest surgical procedures, with very high rates of patient satisfaction. As with any operation, it carries a small risk of complications, including infection, inflammation, and in rare cases reduced vision. Mr Evans will explain all relevant risks clearly at your consultation so you can make a fully informed decision.

Where is Clir Eye based? +

Werndale Hospital, Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, SA33 5NT. Mr Evans serves patients across west Wales, from Llanelli to Aberaeron.

Specialist eye care,
close to home.

A surgeon rooted
in west Wales.

Why Clir.

What we treat.

Surgery without
the wait.

Advice you can trust.

Referring to Clir Eye.

What our patients say.

Everything you need to know.

From Clir Eye.

Get in touch.

Request a consultation.

Specialist eye care,close to home.

A surgeon rootedin west Wales.

Why Clir.

What we treat.

Surgery withoutthe wait.

Advice you can trust.

Referring to Clir Eye.

What our patients say.

Everything you need to know.

From Clir Eye.

Get in touch.

Request a consultation.

Specialist eye care,
close to home.

A surgeon rooted
in west Wales.

Surgery without
the wait.