Private eye surgery in the UK is priced per eye and per procedure. At our South England clinics, self-pay prices start from around £460 for a chalazion, £950 per eye for SLT laser glaucoma treatment, £2,350 for upper-eyelid blepharoplasty and £2,900 per eye for standard cataract surgery, rising to £4,300+ per eye for premium trifocal lens surgery. All prices are confirmed at consultation.
Every figure below is an all-inclusive starting price — covering your consultant’s fees, the procedure, the facility and standard aftercare, with no NHS waiting list. Browse indicative costs by category, then book a consultant-led assessment for an exact, written quote for your eyes.
Cataract & lens surgery prices
From standard monofocal cataract surgery to premium trifocal and extended-depth-of-focus lens implants. Cataract and lens procedures are priced per eye, so treating both eyes costs roughly double the figures shown.
| Procedure | From | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Cataract surgery | £2,900 per eye | Day-case phacoemulsification with a standard monofocal lens, anaesthetic, theatre and standard follow-up. |
| Implant / premium lenses | £2,900 per eye | Monofocal from this price; toric, EDOF and trifocal lenses are priced higher for greater spectacle independence. |
| Refractive lens exchange | £4,300 per eye | Clear-lens replacement with a premium IOL for presbyopia or a high prescription, including biometry and aftercare. |
We also publish detailed pricing for the Eyhance monofocal IOL, TECNIS PureSee EDOF lens, trifocal IOLs, EDOF lenses, femtosecond laser cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy.
Laser & refractive prices
Pricing for laser vision correction and implantable contact lens options for prescriptions unsuitable for laser.
| Procedure | From | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Refractive lens exchange | £4,300 per eye | Lens-based correction with a premium IOL, including measurements, theatre and aftercare. |
| Implantable contact lens (ICL) | See ICL pricing | Per-eye pricing for high prescriptions unsuitable for laser; confirmed after suitability testing. |
For presbyopia-correcting and keratoconus options, see EVO Viva presbyopic ICL and corneal cross-linking pricing.
Glaucoma prices
Pricing for laser, minimally invasive and drainage surgery to lower eye pressure. SLT laser is priced per eye.
| Procedure | From | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma — SLT laser | £950 per eye | Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) to lower eye pressure, including the procedure and review. |
For surgical options, see our SLT laser and glaucoma surgery cost guides.
Want an exact quote for your eyes? Get an all-inclusive price at your consultant-led assessment.
Request an appointmentRetina & macula prices
Pricing for vitreoretinal surgery and medical-retina treatments, including red-light therapy for dry AMD. Surgical retina procedures are priced per eye.
| Procedure | From | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Macular degeneration (dry AMD) | £945 per session | Per dry-AMD red-light (photobiomodulation) treatment session, including assessment. |
| Vitreoretinal surgery | £6,100 per eye | Floater vitrectomy and retinal surgery, including theatre, anaesthetic and post-operative review. |
See also pricing for Vabysmo (faricimab) wet-AMD injections and epiretinal membrane surgery.
Oculoplastics & eyelid prices
Pricing for eyelid, tear-duct and minor in-clinic procedures. Many oculoplastic procedures are priced per eyelid or per eye.
| Procedure | From | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Blepharoplasty | £2,350 | Upper-eyelid surgery (single eye) to remove excess skin, including the procedure and aftercare. |
| Ptosis correction | £3,100 | Surgery to lift one drooping upper eyelid, including theatre and follow-up. |
| Chalazion | £460 | Incision and curettage of a persistent eyelid lump, performed in clinic. |
| Entropion / ectropion | £2,534 | Day-case repair of an in- or out-turning lower eyelid, including the procedure and review. |
| Oculoplastics (in-clinic) | £460 | Minor in-clinic eyelid procedures from this price, including assessment. |
What’s included & what affects the price
Every quote we give is all-inclusive. A self-pay price typically covers your consultant’s fee, the procedure itself, the theatre or treatment-room facility, your chosen lens or implant where relevant, and standard post-operative follow-up. The main things that change the final figure are: which procedure you need, your lens choice (a standard monofocal costs less than a toric, EDOF or trifocal lens), whether you treat one eye or both (per-eye procedures roughly double for two eyes), the complexity of your case, and any extra tests identified at your consultation. Because of this, the prices on this page are indicative starting points — your exact, written quote is confirmed at your consultant-led assessment.
You don’t have to pay everything up front. 0% finance is available on many procedures so you can spread the cost over manageable monthly payments — see our finance options for representative terms. If you have private medical insurance, we also welcome insured patients; our insured patients page explains how cover and pre-authorisation work.
| Option | From | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Finance options | 0% available | Spread the cost of treatment over monthly payments, subject to status. |
| Insured patients | Covered by your policy | Using private medical insurance, including how pre-authorisation works. |
Pricing FAQs
How much does private cataract surgery cost in the UK?
At our South England clinics, private cataract surgery starts from £2,900 per eye with a standard monofocal lens. This is an all-inclusive price covering the consultant’s fee, the day-case procedure, the facility and standard follow-up. Premium toric, EDOF and trifocal lenses cost more, and your exact price is confirmed at your consultation.
How much is private eye surgery in general?
It depends entirely on the procedure. Self-pay prices at our clinics start from around £460 for a chalazion, £950 per eye for SLT laser glaucoma treatment, £2,350 for upper-eyelid blepharoplasty and £2,900 per eye for standard cataract surgery, rising to £4,300+ per eye for premium trifocal lens surgery. All figures are indicative starting prices confirmed at consultation.
Why is private eye surgery cheaper at some clinics?
Prices vary with the lens or implant used, the surgeon’s fee, the facility and what the quote actually includes. A low headline price may exclude aftercare, premium lenses or theatre fees that are charged separately later. Our quotes are all-inclusive and confirmed in writing, so you can compare like for like before you proceed.
What’s included in the price?
Our quotes are all-inclusive — covering your consultant’s fees, the procedure, the facility and standard follow-up. Your chosen lens or implant is included where relevant. We’ll confirm the full cost in writing before you proceed, with no hidden fees.
Are both eyes double the price?
For procedures priced per eye — such as cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange and SLT laser — treating both eyes costs roughly double the per-eye figure. Some eyelid and in-clinic procedures are priced per eyelid instead. Your consultant will give a single all-inclusive quote covering exactly what you need.
Can I pay monthly — is finance available?
Yes. 0% finance is available on many procedures so you can spread the cost over monthly payments, subject to status. See our finance page for representative terms and how to apply.
Does insurance cover private eye surgery?
Often, yes. Many private medical insurance policies cover medically necessary eye surgery such as cataract removal, though cosmetic procedures are usually excluded. We welcome insured patients — our insured patients page explains how cover and pre-authorisation work.
Is the consultation really free?
Your initial online consultation is free and carries no obligation to proceed. A full in-clinic surgical assessment, including the measurements needed to plan treatment, may carry a fee, which we confirm in advance. Prices shown on this page are indicative until your assessment.
How much does private glaucoma treatment cost?
SLT laser treatment for glaucoma starts from £950 per eye, including the procedure and review. Surgical options such as MIGS and filtration surgery are priced separately — see our glaucoma pricing for details. Your exact price depends on the treatment your eyes need.
How much is eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery privately?
Upper-eyelid blepharoplasty starts from £2,350 for a single eye, while ptosis (droopy eyelid) correction starts from £3,100 for one eyelid. A minor in-clinic chalazion procedure starts from £460. See our oculoplastics pricing for the full range.
How do I get an exact quote?
Prices shown are indicative starting points. For a precise, all-inclusive quote for your eyes, request an appointment for a consultant-led assessment. We confirm the full cost in writing before you decide to proceed.