Private laser eye surgery for Cheltenham patients costs roughly £2,000 per eye for LASIK or LASEK and around £2,400–£2,900 per eye for SMILE, or about £4,000–£5,800 for both eyes in 2026. Laser vision correction is an elective procedure to reduce dependence on glasses, so it is not funded by the NHS. Almost all providers quote a single all-inclusive price covering your suitability assessment, the laser treatment for both eyes and aftercare reviews.
How much is laser eye surgery in Cheltenham?
Price depends mainly on the technique and your prescription. As a 2026 guide for Cheltenham and Gloucestershire:
Reputable providers quote a single all-inclusive price covering your assessment, the laser treatment and aftercare reviews. An initial suitability assessment is typically £150–£350 and is often redeemable against treatment. See the national breakdown on our laser eye surgery cost page and the LASIK cost guide, or the newer SMILE pro guide.
What an all-inclusive quote should cover
- Consultant suitability assessment and corneal scanning to confirm your prescription and corneal thickness are suitable.
- The laser procedure itself for both eyes where treated.
- All routine follow-up appointments and eye-drop medication.
- Enhancement (retreatment) — check whether it is included and for how long.
Always check whether a quote is per eye or for both eyes. Read more about laser eye surgery and the LASIK and SMILE techniques, or see costs for correcting astigmatism with laser.
Want a clear, all-inclusive price — and a suitability check? Tell us your prescription and we'll arrange a consultant-led assessment and a personalised quote.
Get a personalised quoteIs laser eye surgery available on the NHS in Gloucestershire?
No. Laser vision correction to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses is considered elective, so it is not funded by the NHS in Gloucestershire or elsewhere — it is a self-pay private treatment. If you are over 45–50, or have a very high prescription or early lens changes, your consultant may discuss lens-based alternatives such as implantable contact lenses (ICL) or refractive lens exchange. A short laser eye surgery consultation guide explains what to expect.
How to be seen quickly from Cheltenham
We're a consultant-led network with partner clinics across South England rather than in Cheltenham itself — so we'll be straight with you: for many Cheltenham patients a local provider is the practical choice, and the prices above are what you should expect to pay locally. That said, patients travel to us for consultant continuity and all-inclusive pricing they can see up front.
The easiest first step either way is a free online video consultation — a no-obligation review of your prescription and suitability from home. You do not need a GP referral: you can self-refer and usually be treated within weeks.