Private lens replacement surgery in the UK costs from about £2,900 per eye for a monofocal lens, £3,796 per eye for an EDOF lens and £4,300 per eye for a multifocal or trifocal lens in 2026, all-inclusive. The price covers your consultation, biometry scans, the day-case surgery and theatre fee, your chosen intraocular lens, post-op drops and follow-up reviews. See the full breakdown on our refractive lens exchange cost guide.
How much does private lens replacement cost by lens?
Lens replacement removes your natural lens and replaces it with a clear intraocular lens (IOL) chosen to correct your focus — the same technique used in cataract surgery, but done to reduce your reliance on glasses and remove any future risk of cataracts. What you pay depends mainly on the lens you choose. As a 2026 guide, per eye and all-inclusive:
Toric versions of any lens, which also correct astigmatism, start from around £3,400 per eye. Choosing a premium intraocular lens raises the lens element of the price but not the surgical fee. For a deeper look at specific lenses, see our EDOF lens cost and trifocal lens cost guides, or compare the exact price per eye.
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A genuine all-inclusive lens replacement price should cover:
- Consultant assessment & biometry — the specialist appointment and the scans that measure your eye for the correct lens power.
- The day-case surgery & theatre fee — the operation itself, performed under local anaesthetic drops.
- Your chosen intraocular lens — monofocal, EDOF or multifocal, including toric if you have astigmatism.
- Post-op drops and follow-up reviews — typically at one week and four weeks.
Check any quote carefully — some advertised "from" prices exclude scans, the premium lens or aftercare. If freedom from reading glasses is your main goal, our presbyopia lens replacement guide explains the options.
Is the price per eye or for both eyes?
Lens replacement prices are almost always quoted per eye, so both eyes are roughly double the single-eye figure — from around £5,800 for monofocal lenses, about £7,592 for EDOF and around £8,600 for multifocal or trifocal lenses. Most patients treat both eyes, usually within one to two weeks of each other, or on the same day where clinically suitable. Always check on your written quote whether it covers one eye or two, and whether your preferred premium lens is included.
Lens replacement vs cataract surgery cost
The surgery is technically the same, so the pricing is very similar to private cataract surgery. The difference is the reason for treatment: cataract surgery removes a clouded lens, while refractive lens exchange corrects vision in an otherwise clear lens. If you are over 50 and weighing your options, read lens replacement vs laser eye surgery over 50, or learn more about the procedure on our refractive lens exchange page.
Finance and paying monthly
You do not have to pay the full per-eye price up front. 0% APR finance is widely available and lets you spread the cost of each eye over 12 months or longer — from approximately £242 a month per eye for a monofocal lens on a 12-month plan. See our 0% APR lens replacement finance and general finance options. You do not need a GP referral to pay privately — you can self-refer and usually be assessed within days. Eye Surgery Clinic provides consultant-led lens replacement across the South of England; find your nearest clinic location.