Yes — you can arrange private laser eye surgery around a busy work week. Our partner clinics across South England offer weekend (Saturday) and evening consultation slots for laser vision correction, so your suitability assessment and pre-op scans don't cost you a day of annual leave. After your assessment, surgery is scheduled at a date and clinic that suits you, with the treatment itself taking only about 15 minutes per eye and most people back to normal within a day or two. Laser eye surgery starts from £1,795 per eye for standard LASIK or LASEK, all-inclusive of scans, treatment and aftercare.
Why book a weekend laser eye surgery appointment?
The biggest hurdle for most people considering laser vision correction isn't the surgery — it's finding the time. A full assessment is thorough by design, and traditionally that has meant a weekday appointment. Weekend and evening slots remove that barrier:
- No annual leave needed for your initial consultation and scans.
- Assessment first, surgery later — you're never rushed into a decision.
- Recovery over a weekend — many patients plan surgery for a Friday and are comfortable by Monday.
- Direct booking — no GP referral is required for private laser eye surgery.
Weekend availability varies by clinic and fills quickly, so it's worth requesting your preferred slot early. Our team will confirm the nearest clinic offering Saturday or evening assessments.
Prefer a Saturday or after-work slot? Tell us your availability and we'll match you to the nearest clinic with weekend or evening consultations.
Request a weekend appointmentHow weekend booking works
The pathway is the same high standard as any private laser assessment — simply scheduled to fit around your week:
Laser procedures we assess
The right technique depends on your prescription, corneal thickness and lifestyle — not on what a clinic happens to sell. At your weekend assessment your consultant will explain which of these suits your eyes:
- LASIK — the most common technique, with a fast recovery.
- SMILE and SMILE Pro — keyhole, flapless correction popular for higher myopia and dry-eye-prone patients.
- LASEK / PRK — surface treatments suited to thinner corneas or certain occupations.
- Presbyond laser blended vision — reduces dependence on reading glasses for those over 45.
If astigmatism is part of your prescription, see our guide to laser eye surgery for astigmatism.
What laser eye surgery costs in 2026
Your weekend consultation carries no obligation to proceed. If you do, typical UK self-pay pricing is:
- Standard LASIK / LASEK: from around £1,795 per eye.
- Premium techniques (SMILE Pro, Presbyond): around £2,400–£3,500 per eye.
- Finance: 0% options are widely available — see our monthly finance plans and finance options.
Compare like-for-like using our laser eye surgery price comparison, review the full laser eye surgery cost guide, or weigh it up with is laser eye surgery worth the cost.