How much money could laser eye surgery save you?

Prices are correct at time of publication. Should our prices change in the future, Optimax reserves the right to honour the new prices, and not the ones listed in this blog post.

Affordable laser eye surgery options

At Optimax, we know that the cost of laser eye surgery is something that can cause people to have some hesitancy around opting for the treatment. We have a fixed price of £1,995 per eye, regardless of your prescription, and we offer payment plans in order to help you spread the cost. These payment plans can be set up over different periods of time, from 12 months to 48 months. Our 12 month plan is even interest free, while our plans for 18+ months are interest bearing at 9.9% APR. You can read more about the payment plans we offer on our website here.

How much do glasses and contact lenses cost?

We’ve looked at the average costs associated with wearing glasses and contact lenses, and how much this adds up over the course of a few years.

Average cost:

• Sight test - £25 (once every 2 years)
• Glasses - £300 (once every 2 years)
• Contact lens appointment - £25 (twice a year)
• Contact lenses - £23 per month
• Contact lens solutions - £5 per month

Average yearly cost:

• Sight test - £12.50
• Glasses - £150
• Contact lens appointment - £50
• Contact lenses - £276
• Contact lens solutions - £60

Total yearly cost: £548.50

This means that in just over 7 years, you could make back the money you invested in laser eye surgery, instead of forking out for glasses, contact lenses and all the associated appointments and paraphernalia. That’s not the only benefit – your risk of vision loss from contact lens infections is actually 10 times higher than experiencing vision loss from any laser eye surgery complications. Combine that with the hassle-free lifestyle that comes from ditching your glasses and contact lenses, and laser eye surgery looks like an even more favourable choice.

Laser eye surgery payment plans

Our payment plans for laser eye surgery (both LASIK and LASEK) start from as little as £43.82 per month per eye. This includes a £500 deposit (£250 per eye) which you will pay upon booking your treatment.

Representative examples:

• £145.41 per month per eye over 12 months. APR 0% representative. Total repayment amount per eye £1,995 – includes deposit (£250).
• £43.82 per month per eye over 48 months. APR 9.9% representative. Total repayment amount per eye £2,353.36 – includes deposit (£250).

Payment terms available via V12 Finance only. Credit subject to availability. Payment terms subject to acceptance by V12 credit provider. Those who do not qualify cannot obtain these payment terms. UK bank account required.

Optimax is a credit broker for V12 Retail Finance Ltd for surgery finance. If your application is for an interest bearing loan we receive a commission. Commission varies upon the product and the amount of credit taken.

You can see full monthly breakdowns for each of our laser eye surgery payment plans, including what you can expect to pay each month, and how an interest-bearing payment plan will add to this total.

Start your laser eye surgery journey

Find out if you’re suitable for laser eye surgery. Book your consultation in three simple ways:

1. Select your appointment online

2. Send an email to enquiry@optimax.co.uk

3. Call us on 0800 093 1110

We have 20 clinics around the country so you’re never too far from your nearest Optimax branch. Feel free to ask our patient advisors any questions you have before booking your laser eye surgery consultation – we’re here to help!