Laser eye surgery · PRK cost · UK 2026

PRK eye surgery cost in the UK

Precision Vision London lists its surface laser treatments, LASEK and TransPRK, from £1,950 per eye, the same price as LASIK; it doesn’t list PRK by name, and other UK providers set their own prices, so they vary by clinic. PRK and TransPRK are flapless; LASEK is not, because the surgeon creates a thin flap of surface cells by hand and lays it back after the laser. Here’s what affects the price, what’s included, and the lens-based alternative if you’re over 45.

From £1,950per eye, LASEK / TransPRK at Precision Vision London
Surface lasersuits thinner corneas
Payment termsSet by each clinic
Day caseminutes per eye

Precision Vision London lists LASEK and TransPRK, its surface laser treatments, from £1,950 per eye in 2026, and says the price is all-inclusive. PRK, LASEK and TransPRK are surface laser treatments: PRK and TransPRK are flapless, while in LASEK the surgeon creates a thin flap of surface cells by hand and replaces it after the laser, as Precision Vision London’s Dr CT Pillai points out.

How much does PRK cost in the UK?

Precision Vision London, the clinic we work with for laser eye surgery, lists LASIK & LASEK / TransPRK from £1,950 per eye; for both eyes it says to double the per-eye price, so from £3,900. It doesn’t list PRK by name. It says the price includes the consultation and diagnostics, the procedure, medications and protective eyewear, 12 months of follow-ups and any enhancement within the first year, and that LASEK / TransPRK takes around 5–7 days to heal. Dr CT Pillai, who leads its laser service, says LASIK, LASEK, PRK and TransPRK all cost the same there and the clinic selects the right one for each patient’s circumstances; Advanced Wavefront technology is used as standard on all of its laser procedures at no extra charge, and the price includes 12 months of surgeon-led aftercare, post-operative drops and laser fine-tuning if required. Precision Vision London’s laser consultation is free, with a £100 holding fee refunded when you attend and meet its eligibility checks. Sapphire Eye Care does not offer laser eye surgery, and other UK providers set their own prices, so PRK costs vary by clinic. Compare all options on our laser eye surgery cost guide. If you live in or near London, see our London laser eye surgery cost guide.

Source: Precision Vision London pricing and laser eye surgery pages, read 15 October 2026.

Is PRK right for you?

PRK, LASEK and TransPRK are surface treatments often recommended for thinner corneas, certain prescriptions or higher-risk lifestyles; PRK and TransPRK are flapless, while LASEK involves a hand-made flap of surface cells. Healing takes a little longer than LASIK, with vision settling over one to two weeks.

The lens-based alternative if you are over 45

Laser reshapes the cornea and does not stop presbyopia or future cataracts. If you are over 45, refractive lens exchange replaces the natural lens with a multifocal implant — correcting distance, intermediate and near vision and preventing future cataracts. At Sapphire Eye Care, refractive lens exchange is from £4,300 per eye. Compare lens replacement (RLE).

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Frequently asked questions

Precision Vision London lists LASEK and TransPRK, its surface laser treatments, from £1,950 per eye in 2026, or from £3,900 for both eyes; it doesn’t list PRK by name. Sapphire Eye Care does not offer laser eye surgery, and other UK providers set their own prices, so PRK costs vary by clinic.
At Precision Vision London the price includes the consultation and diagnostics, the procedure, 12 months of surgeon-led aftercare, post-operative drops and laser fine-tuning if required, and Advanced Wavefront technology is standard at no extra charge. Always confirm whether a quote is per eye or for both.
PRK treats the cornea but does not address presbyopia or future cataracts. Over-45s often consider refractive lens exchange instead.
No. You can self-refer for a private assessment to check whether PRK is suitable.

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Updated on 16 Oct 2026