Laser Eye Surgery Cost UK 2026 | LASIK, SMILE & PRK Prices

Q: How much does laser eye surgery cost in the UK?

Roughly 1300 to 3000 per eye in 2026, or 2600 to 6500 for both eyes, depending on the procedure, prescription and clinic.

Q: Which is cheaper, LASIK, SMILE or PRK?

PRK or LASEK is usually the lowest cost (from about 800 per eye), LASIK is mid-range (from 1295), and SMILE is typically the most expensive (from 2200).

Laser eye surgery cost in the UK

Laser eye surgery in the UK typically costs £1,300–£3,000 per eye (about £2,600–£6,500 for both), depending on the procedure, your prescription and the clinic, with 0% finance widely available. Here’s how LASIK, SMILE and PRK compare on price — and the lens-based alternative if you’re over 45.

From £800PRK / LASEK per eye

From £1,295LASIK per eye

From £2,200SMILE per eye

0% financeover 12–24 months

Most people in the UK pay roughly £1,300–£3,000 per eye for laser eye surgery in 2026, or about £2,600–£6,500 for both eyes. The exact price depends on the procedure (LASIK, SMILE or PRK/LASEK), your prescription and the technology used.

Laser eye surgery cost by procedure

LASIK

From £1,295–£2,500 per eye. Fast recovery, vision often next day; corrects short-sight, long-sight and astigmatism.

SMILE

From £2,200–£3,800 per eye. Flapless keyhole laser; popular for active lifestyles and lower dry-eye risk.

PRK / LASEK

From £800–£2,000 per eye. Surface laser with no flap; suits thinner corneas; slightly longer recovery.

Reputable clinics quote a single price that includes your pre-operative scans and consultation, the laser treatment, and follow-up appointments — and most offer 0% finance over 12–24 months. Always check whether a quote is per eye or for both.

The lens-based alternative if you are over 45

Laser reshapes the cornea but does not stop age-related focusing loss (presbyopia) or future cataracts. If you are over 45, refractive lens exchange replaces the natural lens with a multifocal implant — correcting distance, intermediate and near vision and removing the risk of future cataracts. It is consultant-led at our South England clinics from £4,300 per eye. Compare lens replacement (RLE).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does laser eye surgery cost in the UK?

Roughly £1,300–£3,000 per eye in 2026, or £2,600–£6,500 for both eyes, depending on the procedure, prescription and clinic.

Which is cheaper, LASIK, SMILE or PRK?

PRK/LASEK is usually the lowest cost (from about £800 per eye), LASIK is mid-range (from £1,295), and SMILE is typically the most expensive (from £2,200).

Is laser eye surgery suitable over 45?

Laser does not address presbyopia or future cataracts. Over-45s often consider refractive lens exchange, which corrects near and distance vision and prevents cataracts.

Is 0% finance available?

Yes. Most UK laser providers offer 0% finance to spread the cost over 12 to 24 months.