Which procedure will you have, and what does it cost to correct your particular prescription?
Correcting higher or complex prescriptions is usually more expensive. It’s worth remembering that prices given on laser eye surgeons’ websites are usually just ballpark figures. The exact cost of correcting your prescription will be different, and if you have a high or complex prescription, the cost is likely to be higher.
You will need to go for an initial consultation with the laser eye surgeon who will determine the complexity of the treatment required. After the consultation, the laser eye surgeon will be able to give you the cost of your laser treatment.
Does it include revisions?
This is when the procedure is repeated in cases of over- or under-correction. If you have received distance vision correction (LASIK, PRK or LASEK excimer laser) for short-sightedness from us here at Ophthalmic Consultants of London, then we will offer a repeat laser eye treatment to correct a return of myopia in the first fifteen years, free of charge. Less than 1 in 1000 of our patients have needed an additional procedure after 24 months and it’s highly unlikely, but we offer this guarantee for reassurance and peace of mind. Read the full terms and conditions of our guarantee here.
Does it include wavefront?
Wavefront technology allows the surgeon to correct the eye beyond the correction offered by glasses, treating tiny irregularities in the cornea to create almost perfect vision. Many laser eye surgeons, including Ophthalmic Consultants of London, believe that everyone deserves the best and offer wavefront as standard – you may find that these clinics are more expensive, but have better results. Read more about our advanced wavefront laser vision correction.
Invest in your eyes
Laser eye surgery will last you for the rest of your life, so the earlier you do it, the more worthwhile. Think of what you might spend £4000 on – is any of it more important than your eyesight?
Laser eye surgery may also be cheaper than glasses or contact lenses. While there are some inexpensive glasses out there, many people choose lighter lenses with options like blue filters and anti-reflection features, which, of course, come with a higher price tag.
Disposable contact lenses can cost as much as £300 per year, so if you ditch your disposables in favour of laser eye treatment, the treatment will “pay for itself” in the long term.
Insurance and finance to cover laser eye surgery cost
Most health insurance providers do not cover laser eye procedures to remove the need for glasses or contacts as this is deemed a cosmetic procedure. Some insurance companies cover the procedure to remove scarring on the cornea for example and it’s always worth checking in case you qualify. Many laser eye surgeons do all they can to keep treatments within the cover that insurance companies provide, so patients don’t get stung with unexpected costs. Ophthalmic Consultants of London are a registered facility with the majority of UK and international private medical insurers – read more here.
Most companies offer interest-free credit, with the option to spread the cost over six, ten or twelve months to help with the finances where needed. At Ophthalmic Consultants of London, we offer finance options to split the cost over your chosen period of either 6, 10 or 24 months at a rate of 0% APR. Interest bearing credit options over longer periods are also available on request.
The cost of laser eye surgery is an important consideration, but more important still is your eyesight and the success of the procedure – safety and professionalism should be at the top of your list. Choose your laser eye surgeon based on their success rate, not the price.
