SMILE typically costs £2,200–£3,800 per eye in the UK in 2026. SMILE is a flapless, keyhole laser procedure that corrects short-sight and astigmatism through a tiny incision.
How much does SMILE cost in the UK?
As a 2026 guide, SMILE usually costs £2,200–£3,800 per eye, or roughly £4,400–£7,000 for both eyes. Premium wavefront-guided or bladeless treatments sit at the higher end. Most clinics quote a single price including your pre-operative scans and consultation, the laser treatment, and follow-up appointments — and offer 0% finance over 12–24 months. Compare all options on our laser eye surgery cost guide.
Is SMILE right for you?
SMILE is a minimally invasive, flapless option many find appealing for active and contact-sport lifestyles, with a lower risk of dry eye than LASIK. It currently treats short-sight (myopia) and astigmatism rather than long-sight.
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. It is consultant-led at our South England clinics from £4,300 per eye. Compare lens replacement (RLE).
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