Consultations · Laser Vision Correction · Luton

Book a private laser eye consultation from Luton — 2026

A laser eye consultation is the only way to know whether LASIK, LASEK or SMILE will work for your eyes — and roughly one in five people who enquire turn out to be better suited to a lens-based procedure instead. The assessment takes around 90 minutes, needs no GP referral, and tells you your treatment options, your realistic outcome and your exact price before you commit to anything.

~90 minutesFull suitability assessment
No referralBook directly, no GP needed
From £2,400Per eye if you proceed

Booking a private laser eye consultation from Luton takes a phone call or an online request — no GP referral is needed, and you can start with a free online consultation before committing to an in-person assessment. The full assessment takes around 90 minutes and includes corneal scans, a dry eye check and a detailed prescription measurement. You leave knowing whether you are suitable, which procedure fits your eyes, what result to expect and exactly what it will cost. Laser vision correction starts from £2,400 per eye all-inclusive, or roughly £4,800–£5,600 for both eyes.

What happens at your consultation

A proper laser suitability assessment is a clinical workup, not a sales appointment. Expect around 90 minutes covering:

  1. Detailed refraction. Your prescription is measured precisely, including before and after dilating drops, which is more accurate than a standard high-street sight test.
  2. Corneal topography and thickness scans. These map the shape and measure the thickness of your cornea — the single most important factor in whether laser treatment is safe for you.
  3. Dry eye assessment. Untreated dry eye is a common reason to delay treatment, because it affects both healing and the accuracy of your result.
  4. Pupil measurement. Larger pupils can increase the chance of night-time glare, which influences the recommended procedure.
  5. Full eye health check. Retinal examination and pressure check to rule out other conditions.
  6. Discussion with your surgeon. Your realistic outcome, the risks, the recovery, and a written quote.

Bring your current glasses and, if you wear contact lenses, plan ahead — see the preparation section below.

Not ready for an in-person appointment? Start with a free online consultation. It takes a few minutes and gives you an initial view on your suitability.

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Am I likely to be suitable?

Most people who enquire about laser eye surgery are suitable, but a meaningful minority are not — and an honest consultation will tell you so. Broadly, laser vision correction works well if you:

  • Are over 21 with a stable prescription for at least the last 12 months
  • Have a prescription within the treatable range — typically up to about -10D of short-sightedness, +4D of long-sightedness and 5D of astigmatism
  • Have sufficient corneal thickness and a regular corneal shape
  • Have healthy eyes, with no significant cataract, glaucoma or corneal disease
  • Are not pregnant or breastfeeding, which can temporarily shift your prescription

Two groups are commonly redirected. If you are over 50 or have presbyopia, laser does not permanently solve the reading-glasses problem and a lens-based procedure usually gives a better long-term result — our guide to lens replacement vs laser eye surgery over 50 explains why. If your cornea is too thin or your prescription too high for laser, implantable contact lenses (ICL) are often the answer.

Treatment options your surgeon may recommend

Most common

LASIK

From £2,400

per eye, all-inclusive

  • Fastest visual recovery
  • Most patients see well next day
  • Minimal discomfort
  • Needs adequate corneal thickness
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Surface

LASEK / PRK

From £2,400

per eye, all-inclusive

  • No corneal flap created
  • Suits thinner corneas
  • Longer recovery, 3–5 days
  • Often chosen for contact sports
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Keyhole

SMILE

Higher tier

per eye, all-inclusive

  • Small-incision, flapless
  • Good for moderate to high myopia
  • Lower dry eye risk
  • Not suitable for long sight
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Your surgeon recommends the procedure — you should be wary of any provider that lets you pick one off a menu before scanning your eyes. Read more in our overview of laser eye surgery and the detail on LASIK. If presbyopia is part of the picture, ask about Presbyond laser blended vision.

What it costs

Laser vision correction starts from £2,400 per eye all-inclusive, with both eyes typically in the £4,800–£5,600 range depending on the procedure and your prescription. An all-inclusive price should cover your assessment, the treatment itself, post-operative drops and aftercare reviews for 12 months.

Laser eye surgery is elective, so private medical insurance almost never covers it. Most patients self-pay or use 0% finance over 12 to 24 months — see our finance page for representative examples. The full breakdown by procedure is on our laser eye surgery cost guide, with LASIK-specific pricing at LASIK eye surgery cost.

How to prepare for your consultation

  • Stop soft contact lenses at least 7 days beforehand — lenses reshape the cornea and distort the scans.
  • Stop rigid gas-permeable or hard lenses for at least 3–4 weeks, or as advised.
  • Bring your glasses and any recent prescription records.
  • Bring a list of medications and note any history of dry eye, eye infections or previous eye surgery.
  • Arrange a lift home or plan not to drive — dilating drops blur your vision for several hours.
  • Allow two hours in total so you are not rushed through the discussion.

For a general picture of what our consultations involve, see what to expect at your consultation.

Frequently asked questions

Request an appointment online or by phone — no GP referral is needed. You can also start with a free online consultation, which takes a few minutes and gives an initial view on your suitability before you commit to an in-person assessment. We call back within one working day to arrange a time.
Allow around 90 minutes for the assessment itself, and about two hours in total so the discussion with your surgeon is not rushed. The appointment includes a detailed refraction, corneal topography and thickness scans, a dry eye assessment, pupil measurement and a full eye health check.
Yes. Contact lenses temporarily reshape the cornea and would distort the scans your surgeon relies on. Stop soft lenses at least 7 days before your appointment, and rigid gas-permeable or hard lenses for at least 3 to 4 weeks, or as advised when you book.
Plan not to. Your pupils are dilated with drops during the assessment, which blurs your vision and increases light sensitivity for several hours afterwards. Arrange a lift or use public transport.
Your surgeon will say so and explain why — usually thin or irregular corneas, a prescription outside the treatable range, untreated dry eye, or presbyopia in patients over 50. Alternatives include implantable contact lenses (ICL) for high prescriptions or thin corneas, and refractive lens exchange for patients over 50 who want a permanent solution to reading glasses too.
Laser vision correction starts from £2,400 per eye all-inclusive, with both eyes typically costing £4,800 to £5,600 depending on the procedure and your prescription. The price should include your assessment, the treatment, post-operative drops and aftercare reviews for 12 months. Laser surgery is elective, so private medical insurance almost never covers it, but 0% finance over 12 to 24 months is available.

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Find out whether laser vision correction will work for your eyes, which procedure suits you and exactly what it costs. No GP referral needed — we call back within one working day.

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Updated on 17 Jul 2026