Private eye floater removal in the UK in 2026 costs from £1,000 per eye per session for YAG laser vitreolysis at Blue Fin Vision, or from £6,100 per eye for a floater-removal vitrectomy at Sapphire Eye Care. Most floaters are harmless and need no treatment, but persistent, dense floaters that interfere with vision can be treated. A sudden shower of new floaters or flashing lights should be assessed the same day to rule out a retinal tear.
Floater removal cost by treatment
There are two private treatments for floaters, priced very differently:
YAG vitreolysis is usually the first option for a single, well-defined floater — see our YAG vitreolysis page. Vitrectomy is reserved for dense or persistent floaters; our vitreous floaters treatment page explains both routes.
What are floaters and when should they be treated?
Floaters are small clumps in the vitreous gel that fills the eye, casting shadows on the retina that you see as dots, threads or cobwebs drifting across your vision. They are extremely common and usually harmless, most often appearing after a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) as the gel separates from the retina with age. Learn more on our floaters condition and floaters treatment pages.
Sudden new floaters, flashing lights or a curtain over your vision? This can signal a retinal tear or detachment and needs same-day assessment.
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Which treatment is right for you?
Your consultant examines the floater and the health of your retina before recommending treatment. Discrete floaters respond well to laser; dense, mobile or multiple floaters may need vitrectomy. A same-day flashes and floaters PVD check is the sensible first step if your floaters are new or changing.