Competition and Markets Authority confirms fine as it completes eye surgeon investigation

Price fixing among a group of private ophthalmologists has resulted in a £500,000 fine for infringement of Competition and Markets Authority rules.

The CMA has issued the infringement decision following the investigation of the Consultant Eye Surgeons Partnership (CESP) Ltd which had admitted to breaking the law and agreed to pay the fine. This has been reduced to £382,500 in recognition of CESP’s cooperation and the reduced costs as a result. CESP has also agreed to a competition compliance programme.