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Published LASIK prices at Manchester clinics run from £1,295 to £2,095 per eye. Optical Express and Optimax start at £1,295 per eye and Optegra in Didsbury charges £2,095. Manchester Royal Eye Hospital publishes no Manchester prices.
- CQC Outstanding: Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (NHS), 2019
Manchester clinics
Optical Express
120 Princess Road, M15, and 2 more Manchester sitesOptimax
Albert Square, M2Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester
One Didsbury Point, The Avenue, Didsbury, M20Visualase
Newport Street, Bolton, BL3Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Oxford Road, M13No clinics here offer that treatment.
What laser eye surgery costs in Manchester
| Clinic | LASIK, per eye | Both eyes |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Express | From £1,295 | From £2,590 |
| Optimax | £1,295 | £2,590 |
| Visualase | £1,450 | £2,900 |
| Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester | £2,095 | £4,190 |
LASIK, per eye.
- Optical Express From £1,295
- Optimax £1,295
- Visualase £1,450
- Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester £2,095
Only some prescriptions qualify for the lowest price.
LASIK prices from each clinic's page, checked 10 October 2026. Only some prescriptions qualify for the lowest price. Manchester Royal Eye Hospital publishes no prices for Manchester.
How to choose a Manchester clinic
- Check the surgeon Ask who will operate, and check they're on the GMC's specialist register for ophthalmology.
- Check the clinic Every clinic in England must be registered with the CQC. Look up its rating and the date of its last inspection.
- Ask for every cost Consultation, treatment, aftercare, eye drops and a second treatment if you need one.
- Take your time The Royal College of Ophthalmologists recommends at least a week between consultation and surgery.
Questions about laser eye surgery in Manchester
It depends on your prescription, the treatment a surgeon recommends and your budget. Compare the price, what it includes, patient reviews and the clinic’s CQC record, then see two clinics before you decide.
Published LASIK prices at Manchester clinics run from £1,295 to £2,095 per eye, or £2,590 to £4,190 for both eyes. Optical Express, Optimax and Optegra advertise free consultations. Optical Express’s LASEK starts at £549 per eye for some prescriptions. Read the cost guide
Yes, privately. LaserVision at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital on Oxford Road offers laser and lens surgery, with Mr Andrew Walkden and Mr Tim De Klerk among its surgeons. It publishes no surgery prices for Manchester. The CQC rates the hospital Outstanding.
Not usually. The NHS says laser eye surgery and lens surgery are not usually offered on the NHS. It may pay when there’s a medical reason, such as a condition that could lead to sight loss. NHS eye surgery in the city is at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and SpaMedica on Blantyre Street does NHS cataract surgery. In August 2026, 68.4% of people waiting for eye treatment at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust had waited under 18 weeks, and the median wait was 11.6 weeks. When the NHS pays
No. Optical Express and Ultralase both had clinics at 7 St John Street, and the CQC has archived both. Optical Express now operates on Princess Road, M15, with consultations on Portland Street and at the Trafford Centre. Optimax is on Albert Square, M2.
Optical Express, Optegra, Visualase and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital do lens replacement. Optimax’s Manchester clinic lists laser surgery only. About lens replacement
Optegra names Mr Shafiq Rehman, Mr Jack Gormley and Mr Pedro Muel-Gonzalez at its Didsbury hospital. Manchester Royal Eye Hospital names Mr Andrew Walkden and Mr Tim De Klerk.
