7 BILLS TRACKED
Cherry eye surgery
A prolapsed tear gland, common in some breeds. A specialist ophthalmologist charges far more than a general practice or charity.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Practice | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Corporate / chain | Cherry eye surgery - one eye (general practice / affordable chain)Animal Trust (not-for-profit chain) published price; stated range £519-779 for one or two eyes. | £519 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Corporate / chain | Cherry eye surgery - two eyes (general practice / affordable chain)Animal Trust top of published £519-779 range (both eyes). | £779 | — | source |
| 2026 | North West England (Runcorn) | Independent / charity | Cherry Eye revision surgery (unilateral) after previous failureEye-Vet revision pricing; bilateral revision listed at £1750. | £1,000 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Independent / charity | Cherry eye surgery - one eye, specialist ophthalmologyVet Eye Care specialist price list; inclusive of VAT, excludes take-home meds. | £1,450 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Independent / charity | Cherry eye surgery - both eyes, specialist ophthalmologyVet Eye Care specialist price list; inc VAT, excl take-home meds. | £1,650 | — | source |
| 2026 | North West England (Runcorn) | Independent / charity | Cherry Eye surgery - Unilateral Pocket Technique (one eye), specialist ophthalmology referralEye-Vet specialist referral price list. Anchoring technique adds +£200 surcharge; 40kg+ large dog supplement +£60. Guideline only, written estimate given at consult. | £1,750 | — | source |
| 2026 | North West England (Runcorn) | Independent / charity | Cherry Eye surgery - Bilateral Pocket Technique (both eyes), specialist ophthalmology referralEye-Vet specialist referral price list. | £2,500 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does cherry eye cost in the UK?
Across 7 real UK prices, the median is £1,450, with bills running from £519 to £2,500. These are real prices people paid or that practices published, not estimates.
Why do cherry eye prices vary so much?
It depends on where you are, who owns the practice, and exactly what is included. The Competition and Markets Authority found corporate-owned practices charged 18.3% more on average than independents, and vet prices rose 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Is cherry eye cheaper at an independent vet?
Often, yes. The CMA's 2026 review found independent practices averaged 18.3% less than the six large corporate groups for comparable work. From September 2026 every practice must publish a price list, so comparing a few nearby is worth it.
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Methodology: prices here are published list prices, bills people reported in public posts or submitted directly, and survey averages. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.