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LASIK eye surgery cost in the UK

LASIK is the most common form of laser vision correction. Here’s what it costs at Precision Vision London (the clinic we work with for laser eye surgery, on Harley Street in London), what the price covers, how LASIK works and heals, and when a different treatment might suit you better.

From £1,950Per eye at Precision Vision London
24–48 hoursClearer vision, says Precision Vision London; work and driving after your first check
FreeLaser consultation at Precision Vision London (£100 holding fee, refunded)

LASIK at Precision Vision London starts from £1,950 per eye, and the clinic says the price is all-inclusive: consultation, diagnostics, surgery, medications, protective eyewear, 12 months of follow-ups and any enhancement within the first year. It lists LASEK / TransPRK at the same price and SMILE from £2,550 per eye. We checked its prices on 15 October 2026.

How much does LASIK cost in the UK?

Precision Vision London lists LASIK & LASEK / TransPRK from £1,950 per eye; for both eyes it says to double the per-eye price, so from £3,900. The clinic says every price includes:

  • Consultation and diagnostics: a full surgeon-led assessment and advanced diagnostic scans
  • The procedure, on the Schwind Amaris 1050RS laser, with Advanced Wavefront technology as standard at no extra charge
  • Post-surgery medications, eye shields and protective goggles
  • 12 months of follow-ups
  • Any enhancement procedure within the first year at no extra cost

Precision Vision London’s laser eye surgery consultation is free, with a £100 holding fee that is fully refunded when you attend and meet its eligibility checks, and its deposit is £250 per eye, deducted from your total treatment cost. Its footnote says specialist or complex prescriptions, toric options and previous surgery may incur higher costs. The clinic’s LASIK is Advanced Wavefront LASIK, included in the price at no extra charge, as its surgeons confirmed in October 2026, and its laser service is led by Dr CT Pillai. Sapphire Eye Care, the other clinic group we work with, doesn’t offer laser eye surgery. For every laser treatment and its price, see our laser eye surgery cost guide.

Source: Precision Vision London pricing and laser eye surgery pages, read 15 October 2026.

How LASIK works

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists describes LASIK as usually done with two lasers. A femtosecond laser prepares a thin protective flap, which is lifted so an excimer laser can remove a lens-shaped piece of tissue and reshape the cornea beneath; the flap is then smoothed back and stays in place without stitches. It’s done with eye-drop anaesthetic while you lie down. Both eyes are usually treated on the same day, the surgery typically takes about half an hour, and you go home the same day.

Because the flap keeps the corneal skin layer intact, LASIK gives a fast visual recovery, and the Royal College says people are often able to go back to work the day after surgery. Precision Vision London asks its patients to wait until their first post-operative check, when Dr CT Pillai examines the eyes and advises on work, driving and the next steps. The trade-off: you’ll need to avoid contact sports for at least a month, and it’s important to keep your eyes well lubricated in the first few hours afterwards. Precision Vision London’s advice is one week before aerobic exercise, jogging, yoga and Pilates, and two weeks before swimming, sauna, steam room and weightlifting.

Is LASIK right for you?

According to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, you need to be over 18 with a stable glasses prescription, which normally means no change greater than 0.5 dioptres in the last two years. You’re most likely to be suitable with up to −10.00D of short sight, +4.00D of long sight or ±6.00D of astigmatism, although higher prescriptions can be treated in some people. Other eye problems, including cataracts or problems with the health of the eye surface, may mean it isn’t suitable for you. Your surgeon will look at your measurements and eye health before recommending LASIK or something else.

The alternatives to LASIK

  • Surface treatments (PRK, LASEK and TransPRK). PRK and TransPRK are flapless; in LASEK the surgeon creates a thin flap of surface cells by hand and lays it back after the laser, as Precision Vision London’s Dr CT Pillai points out. The corneal skin layer heals over about a week, and the eye is sore meanwhile, but you can return to contact sports sooner than after LASIK. Precision Vision London lists LASEK / TransPRK at the same price as LASIK, from £1,950 per eye, and says healing takes around 5–7 days. See PRK and LASEK costs.
  • SMILE. Like LASIK without the flap: the tissue is removed through a small incision, and visual recovery may be slightly slower. At Precision Vision London it starts from £2,550 per eye and is performed by Dr Radwan Almousa. See SMILE costs.
  • Reading vision. Precision Vision London lists Presbyond Blended Vision from £2,500 per eye for over-40s who want freedom from reading glasses.

The lens-based alternative if you are over 45

Reading vision declines with age. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists says refractive lens exchange, which is identical to modern cataract surgery, is often preferred to laser vision correction in the retirement age group, where early cataract is common, and that phakic lens implants can suit younger people whose prescription is outside the usual laser range. See also ICL implantable lenses and our cataract surgery cost guide.

LASIK risks and side effects

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists says permanent, serious loss of vision is rare after laser vision correction: fewer than 1 in 5,000 patients need a corneal transplant to restore their sight. Needing more surgery is far more common — up to 1 in 10 patients need some form of additional surgery to get the best result, and it usually feels like the original operation. Most people notice glare, halos or starbursts at first, especially when driving at night, along with some dryness and variable vision; these usually improve within a few months. Red blotches on the white of the eye are particularly common after LASIK and can take up to six weeks to fade. These figures cover every type of laser vision correction, LASIK included.

Paying for LASIK

The NHS says laser eye surgery is not usually offered on the NHS. You may be able to have it on the NHS if you have an eye condition that could lead to loss of vision, or problems with your sight that can’t be corrected by wearing glasses or contact lenses. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists says surgery to correct the need for glasses or contact lenses isn’t covered by private health insurance schemes. Check with your insurer what your policy covers. Precision Vision London says 0% APR finance is available over 12 months on selected treatments, with longer plans at 9.9% APR over 24 to 60 months, subject to status. Other clinics set their own payment terms, so ask for them in writing before you book. Eye Surgery Clinic does not lend money or arrange finance. Our guide to laser eye surgery finance lists the questions to ask.

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Frequently asked questions

At Precision Vision London, LASIK starts from £1,950 per eye, or from £3,900 for both eyes. The clinic says the price includes the consultation and diagnostics, the procedure, medications and protective eyewear, 12 months of follow-ups and any enhancement within the first year. Precision Vision London's laser consultation is free, with a £100 holding fee refunded when you attend and meet its eligibility checks.
Yes, at Precision Vision London. It prices LASIK per eye and says to double the per-eye price for both eyes, so LASIK starts from £3,900 for both eyes.
At Precision Vision London, LASIK starts from £1,950 per eye and SMILE from £2,550 per eye. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists says visual results at three months are equally good for all types of laser vision correction.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists says people having LASIK are often able to return to work the day after surgery. Precision Vision London asks its patients to wait until their first post-operative check, when Dr CT Pillai examines the eyes and advises on work, driving and the next steps; it suggests one week before aerobic exercise, jogging, yoga and Pilates, and two weeks before swimming, sauna, steam room and weightlifting. Most surgeons recommend no contact sports for a month after LASIK.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists says fewer than 1 in 5,000 patients need a corneal transplant after laser vision correction, and up to 1 in 10 need some form of additional surgery to get the best result. Glare, halos and dryness are common at first and usually improve within a few months.
The NHS says laser eye surgery is not usually offered on the NHS. You may be able to have it on the NHS if you have an eye condition that could lead to loss of vision, or problems with your sight that can’t be corrected by wearing glasses or contact lenses.
Precision Vision London says 0% APR finance is available over 12 months on selected treatments, with longer plans at 9.9% APR over 24 to 60 months, subject to status. Other clinics set their own payment terms, so ask for them in writing before you book. Eye Surgery Clinic does not lend money or arrange finance.

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We only publish the prices of the clinic groups we work with. General information, not personal medical advice: your surgeon will tell you which treatment, if any, suits your eyes.

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Updated on 16 Oct 2026