How Much Could Laser Eye Surgery Save You?

What is the best investment you’ve ever made? For some, it might be the house they saved for years to be able to afford. For others, their long-desired car or motorbike might take pride of place. And for others still, the best investment might be an experience, such as a months-long trip around Asia or South America.

All of these answers are deserving – after all, they represent some of the most common things we aim to spend our money on: shelter, transportation, and leisure. But for a growing number of people, the best investment they have made is something many will never have even thought about: Their vision.

Investing in Your Vision

Of course, if you have a refractive error, such as myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness) or astigmatism, you will always need to invest a certain amount in your vision. Unfortunately, glasses and contact lenses come with a cost (at least for the vast majority of us), and these costs often add up to much more than you might think.

And yet, no matter how much money you spend on glasses or contact lenses, you will still have to deal with the many drawbacks of external visual aids.

But what if you could take your investment with you wherever you go, without having to worry about fiddly lenses or flimsy frames? It’s for these reasons that more and more people are considering Laser Eye Surgery to be the best investment they’ve ever made.

Yet, while many people would love to permanently improve their vision, there is one thing that tends to get in the way: The cost. In fact, according to a poll by the Daily Mail, over half of the respondents named cost as the biggest factor preventing them from exploring Laser Eye Surgery.

And it’s true. Laser Eye Surgery isn’t cheap, and nor should it be. The expertise and technology required to ensure its safety, efficacy, and, of course, the comfort of the patient, all contribute to the cost of the treatment. But could Laser Eye Surgery actually save you money in the long run? Let’s take a closer look at the associated costs in comparison to other methods of vision correction.

Comparing the Costs of Vision Correction

Over the short term, the cost of glasses and contact lenses may not seem that significant. But it’s important to consider the need to reinvest in these external visual aids. After all, you will require a constant supply of disposable contact lenses, and even if you opt for glasses, there will inevitably be times when you will need to replace lost or broken frames!

For these reasons, you should always consider the costs of vision correction over the long term. That way, you can get a clearer idea of how much they might really cost you.

Contact Lenses

Let’s say contact lenses are your choice of visual aid. On average, wearing lenses every day can cost around £180 per year (based on a cost of £55 for a six-month supply of lenses, £50 for cleaning solution, and £25 on an annual eye test). And if you wear daily contact lenses, that cost could rocket up to as much as £500 per year!

To put this into perspective, wearing contact lenses every day for 25 years (which is not generally recommended), your refractive error could cost you between £4,500 and £10,000!

Of course, most people do not rely solely on contact lenses. Most will use a mix of both contacts and glasses. But while this might be better for your eye health, it can still end up costing you a small fortune over the years.

Glasses

The amount that people spend on glasses can vary significantly. For some, a simple pair of glasses, including the cost of frames and lenses, can cost around £150; however, when you start introducing fancy frames and add-ons, there is really no limit to the price of your glasses.

But let’s say you spend £200 on glasses every two years. That would mean wearing glasses alone for 25 years would cost you at least £2,500 – and you would still have to deal with all the niggly drawbacks that come with them. And when you consider that many people will also spend money on contact lenses, this is no small cost.

In comparison, having Laser Eye Surgery at the London Vision Clinic typically costs around £2,950 per eye. This might seem like a hefty price tag on the face of it, but when you consider the long-term costs of glasses and contact lenses, and all the additional benefits of Laser Eye Surgery, the cost of treatment soon starts to look rather appealing.

Moreover, with many patients able to enjoy glasses- and contact-free vision for years to come, it often takes less time to break even than you might think.

Of course, these figures are rough estimates, and there is no set figure on how soon you could start saving. Particularly as the cost of lenses depends on your prescription.

The Cost of Cheap Laser Eye Surgery

If you’ve been considering Laser Eye Surgery, you have probably noticed a wide range of advertised prices during your research. It is indeed possible to have Laser Eye Surgery for as little as £1,495 per eye; however, as mentioned earlier, Laser Eye Surgery should not be performed on the cheap.

Using the latest techniques and the most up-to-date technology (as at London Vision Clinic) comes with a cost. But it also allows us to perform safe and effective treatments for cutting costs somewhere.

This may be by cramming as many patients into the clinic as possible, which inevitably means a lower staff-to-patient ratio and a higher likelihood of overworking the surgeons. This naturally also means less time and care spent with each patient.

Some clinics have one upfront cost that covers everything you need. But by charging extra for everything from pre-surgery tests to post-surgery aftercare, providers can entice patients through the door only to surprise them later with costly added extras.

Making Laser Eye Surgery More Accessible

No matter how you look at it, Laser Eye Surgery still has a large upfront cost. We believe this shouldn’t be a barrier that prevents patients from accessing the high-quality care they deserve. That’s why we offer finance options to help you spread the cost of your treatment.

To find out more about the cost of Laser Eye Surgery and the options available to you, get in touch with one of our friendly clinic coordinators or Book a Consultation today.

Laser Eye Treatment Fees start from £2,950 per eye. Very complex treatments may cost more.

Interest-FREE finance available over THREE years, from £41 per month per eye, makes the best more flexible. Find out more.