Precision Vision London lists Blended Vision (its laser page calls it Presbyond Blended Vision) from £2,500 per eye, or from £5,000 for both eyes (our arithmetic: Precision Vision London says to double its per-eye price). Presbyond is a Carl Zeiss LASIK-based treatment for presbyopia that reduces — and for many people removes — the need for reading glasses. The day-case procedure treats both eyes under numbing drops, and Precision Vision London says its price includes the consultation and diagnostics, the procedure, medications, protective eyewear, 12 months of follow-ups and any enhancement within the first year.
What is Presbyond blended vision?
Presbyopia is the natural stiffening of the eye’s focusing lens with age, which makes close-up tasks — reading, phones, menus — increasingly difficult from your mid-40s. Standard laser treatments like LASIK sharpen distance vision but don’t restore near focus. Presbyond is designed specifically to solve that.
Presbyond works by creating a “blend zone”: the dominant eye is set for distance and intermediate vision, the other for intermediate and near, and the brain merges the two into one continuous range of clear sight. Because the transition is gradual rather than the sharp split of traditional monovision, most patients adapt quickly and enjoy natural depth perception. It uses the same trusted Zeiss VisuMax and MEL 90 laser platform used for SMILE and LASIK.
Signs Presbyond could help you
- Holding your phone at arm’s length to read the screen
- Reaching for reading glasses several times a day
- Blurred menus or price tags in dim light
- Tired eyes and headaches after close work
- Frustration with varifocals or juggling multiple pairs of glasses
Tired of reading glasses? A detailed suitability check confirms whether your eyes are right for Presbyond blended vision.
Is Presbyond right for me?
Presbyond suits a wide range of prescriptions — short sight, long sight and astigmatism — and a broader group of patients than traditional monovision. The best way to know is a full assessment, but these options show how it compares with the main alternatives.
Not sure which route fits your age and prescription? Our guide to lens replacement vs laser eye surgery over 50 explains the trade-offs, and you can start with a laser suitability check.
What happens during Presbyond treatment
Presbyond is a refined LASIK procedure performed under anaesthetic eye drops. You are awake and comfortable, and both eyes are usually treated in the same short visit.
- Numbing drops are applied and a soft eyelid holder keeps you from blinking.
- The Zeiss VisuMax femtosecond laser creates a thin, precise corneal flap.
- The MEL 90 excimer laser reshapes the cornea to the bespoke Presbyond blended-vision profile — taking only seconds per eye.
- The flap is smoothed back into place, where it self-seals without stitches.
- The second eye is treated the same way; the whole appointment is around 20 minutes.
Recovery week-by-week
Most people are amazed how quickly vision recovers. Adapting fully to blended vision takes a little longer as the brain learns to merge the two eyes.
Day of surgery
Vision is hazy and eyes may water and sting for a few hours. Rest with your eyes closed. No screens or driving; someone should take you home.
Days 1–3
Vision clears rapidly. Precision Vision London asks its patients to wait until their first post-operative check, when Dr CT Pillai examines the eyes and advises on work, driving and the next steps. Use lubricating and antibiotic drops and avoid rubbing your eyes.
Weeks 1–4
Distance vision is sharp; near vision keeps improving as your brain adapts to the blend zone. Night-time glare settles.
Beyond a month
Neural adaptation completes over 6–12 weeks, giving a smooth, glasses-free range of vision. Aftercare reviews continue for 12 months.
Because Presbyond keeps your natural lens, a cataract can still form later in life; if it does, cataract surgery is still straightforward afterwards.
Cost & finance
Precision Vision London lists Blended Vision from £2,500 per eye, or from £5,000 for both eyes (our arithmetic: Precision Vision London says to double its per-eye price), and says every price is all-inclusive — the consultation and diagnostics, the procedure, medications, protective eyewear, 12 months of follow-ups and any enhancement within the first year. Other clinics set their own prices.
- Consultation and deposit: Precision Vision London’s laser consultation is free, with a £100 holding fee refunded when you attend and meet its eligibility checks; its deposit is £250 per eye, deducted from the total.
- Paying: Precision Vision London says 0% APR finance is available over 12 months on selected treatments, with longer plans at 9.9% APR over 24 to 60 months, subject to status. Other clinics set their own payment terms, so ask for them in writing before you book. Eye Surgery Clinic does not lend money or arrange finance.
- Assessment first: a full corneal and refraction work-up confirms you are a suitable candidate before any treatment.
Source: Precision Vision London pricing page, read 20 October 2026; its consultants’ corrections of 15 and 16 October 2026.
Comparing laser options overall? See our laser eye surgery cost guide, the full Presbyond treatment page and the London laser eye surgery cost page; Precision Vision London is at 22A Harley Street.