Fixed-price laser eye surgery for both eyes in the UK costs from about £3,590 all-inclusive for LASIK, LASEK or PRK, and roughly £4,800–£5,800 for keyhole SMILE in 2026. A true fixed price is one quotation covering both eyes — your suitability assessment and corneal scans, the laser procedure itself, your aftercare reviews and, at most clinics, an enhancement (re-treatment) if a fine-tune is needed. There are no per-eye surprises at the desk. Learn more about laser eye surgery.
What "fixed price for both eyes" really means
Most clinics advertise laser eye surgery per eye — a headline "from" figure that quietly doubles once both eyes are treated, before scans, aftercare and any enhancement are added. A genuine fixed price for both eyes flips that around: you are given one written, all-inclusive figure for the complete course of treatment, agreed before the day of surgery and guaranteed not to change for the vision correction you have been quoted.
It matters because almost everyone has both eyes done in the same visit. Knowing the total up front — and exactly what it covers — is the only way to compare clinics fairly. When you read a "from" price, always check three things: is it per eye or for both, are the pre-operative scans included, and is aftercare (and enhancement) part of the price or an added extra?
Want one fixed price for both eyes? A consultant-led suitability assessment confirms the right technique and locks your all-inclusive quote.
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What you pay depends mainly on the laser technique your eyes are suited to, which your surgeon confirms at the assessment. As a 2026 guide, all-inclusive and quoted for both eyes together:
Wavefront-guided (bladeless) LASIK typically raises the both-eyes price to around £4,800–£5,200. If you are over 50 or long-sighted, Presbyond laser blended vision may suit you better; if your prescription is too high for laser, an implantable contact lens (ICL) is the usual alternative. For a like-for-like comparison across clinics, see our compare laser eye surgery prices guide.
What a fixed both-eyes price should include
Before you accept any quote, check that the fixed price genuinely covers all of the following for both eyes — not just the treatment on the day:
- Suitability assessment & corneal scans — the specialist appointment plus corneal topography and thickness measurements that confirm you are a safe candidate. See our laser suitability check.
- The laser procedure for both eyes — the treatment itself, performed as a day case under anaesthetic eye drops.
- Aftercare appointments — your post-operative reviews and the eye drops you go home with.
- Enhancement cover — many clinics include a re-treatment within a set period if a fine-tune is needed, and some add a lifetime guarantee. Always confirm what is covered and for how long.
Recovery after both-eyes laser surgery
Because both eyes are treated in the same visit, recovery runs in parallel. The exact timeline depends on the technique — LASIK and SMILE recover fastest, surface treatments (LASEK/PRK) take a little longer.
Day of surgery
Treatment takes about 10–15 minutes for both eyes. Vision is hazy and eyes may water or sting for a few hours. You will need someone to drive you home.
Days 1–3
With LASIK/SMILE, vision often clears enough to function within a day. With LASEK/PRK, expect blur and light sensitivity for several days while the surface heals.
Week 1
First post-op review for both eyes. Many LASIK/SMILE patients are back to work and driving; surface-treatment patients a little later. No swimming or eye rubbing yet.
Weeks 2–4
Vision continues to sharpen and stabilise in both eyes. Continue drops as directed and attend your follow-up review.
Beyond a month
Vision settles to its final result. If a fine-tune is needed, any included enhancement is usually carried out after healing is complete.
Cost, finance and the NHS
Our fixed both-eyes prices are all-inclusive: suitability assessment and scans, the laser treatment for both eyes, post-op drops and your aftercare reviews. There are no hidden extras.
- Self-pay: from £3,590 both eyes (LASIK / LASEK / PRK); £4,800–£5,800 both eyes for keyhole SMILE.
- NHS: laser eye surgery is elective and not routinely NHS-funded, so almost everyone pays privately — see is laser eye surgery available on the NHS.
- Finance: 0% finance spreads the cost over 12–24 months — see our monthly finance plan and pay monthly, no deposit options.
Wondering whether it pays off? Read is private laser eye surgery worth the cost, or see the full laser eye surgery cost guide for the per-eye breakdown.