The Cost of Laser Eye Surgery at London Vision Clinic

Despite the vast benefits of having Laser Eye Surgery (getting rid of irritating glasses and fiddly contact lenses, to say the least), the cost of treatment understandably remains a significant barrier for many people.

Let’s face it: Laser Eye Surgery isn’t cheap. With such a wide variation in prices for seemingly the same treatment in the UK alone, deciding whether to have Laser Eye Surgery – never mind which clinic to choose – can be headache-inducing. But knowing exactly what factors could influence the cost of your treatment is an excellent place to start.

In this article, we’re taking a look at these factors in a bit more detail and breaking down the cost of Laser Eye Surgery at London Vision Clinic.

What Factors Could Influence the Cost of Your Treatment?

When hunting around for the right Laser Eye Surgery clinic for you, you will likely take the advertised price at face value. But this is very often not the case. In fact, this price is often the cheapest treatment available, and a number of factors can affect the price you will actually pay, including:

Your Prescription

Unfortunately, individuals with higher prescriptions tend to pay more for Laser Eye Surgery treatment than their counterparts with lower prescriptions. Furthermore, some clinics even have different prices for the type of prescription you have, such as long-sightedness (hyperopia), short-sightedness (myopia), astigmatism, or ageing eyes (presbyopia).

Other clinics may charge a fixed price, regardless of your refractive error; however, higher prescriptions will likely always cost more due to the extra screening and planning involved in your treatment. It is worth noting that many clinics are simply unable to treat higher prescriptions, largely due to limitations on technology (more on this later) and expertise.

The Required Treatment

One of the most significant factors affecting the cost of Laser Eye Surgery treatment is the exact procedure required. For example, all patients will be recommended either PRK/LASEK, LASIK, or ReLEx SMILE – the three different types of Laser Eye Surgery. However, some clinics will use flashy names to generate marketing hype.

For example, UltraLASIK, Zyoptix and Custom LASIK are a few examples that, while may appear to be different treatments, are actually just variations of standard LASIK. The only difference is that they include additional features such as Intralase or wavefront technology. At London Vision Clinic, these “added extras” come as standard.

Available Technology

Laser Eye Surgery is a medical field that is consistently and rapidly evolving. Keeping up with the latest technology and techniques, and so maintaining a world-class clinic, is not easy – or cheap. For this reason, you may pay more for treatments that use the latest technology and most up-to-date surgical and safety equipment.

The Clinic’s Business Model

The Laser Eye Surgery field consists of three main types of businesses: large high-street providers, private hospitals, and independent clinics.

High-street Laser Eye Surgery providers tend to work on a high-volume-low-cost model. While this means they can offer Laser Eye Surgery treatment at a lower price, it can unfortunately also mean that the priority is placed on profit over quality.

On the other hand, private hospitals and independent clinics operate at the higher end of the market. These clinics tend to charge more for treatment but also invest more in their clinic, meaning they have access to the latest technology and can care for patients at an individual level.

We appreciate that the cost of Laser Eye Surgery can be a barrier to treatment. That’s why we try to be as transparent as possible about our costs. Furthermore, we offer a number of finance options that can help you spread the cost while you start enjoying glasses-free vision sooner.

Let’s see what some of our previous clients have had to say:

Peter, who had ReLEx SMILE treatment at London Vision clinic for his -7.5 myopia prescription in 2021, said:

“While LVC is at the upper end of the price range (my procedure cost £6900) it also isn’t hugely more expensive than the most affordable clinics when it comes to SMILE or LASIK procedures. The lengthy consultations, after-care, and general prestige, certainly cover the gap in cost to cheaper competitors.”

Yoonji, one of our patients who had been wearing glasses for 20 years, wrote:

“I had my laser eye surgery 7 months ago here and must say that it was the best decision I have made! I had really bad eyes and had been wearing my glasses for over 20 years, and so happy that I can finally get rid of them. Even [though] their cost is not cheap, but worth every penny. Very good experience.”

Of course, the cost of treatment is far from the only factor that deserves attention. There’s also your choice of surgeon and, of course, the clinic’s results to consider.

If you’d like to learn more about these additional factors, why not get in touch with one of our friendly clinic coordinators? They’re always on hand to help. Alternatively, Book a Consultation today to start your journey to clear vision with London Vision Clinic.