Lens Replacement Surgery Costs

Lens replacement surgery costs largely depend on the clinic and the specific lens replacement technique used. You can expect to pay between £3,595 and £4,600 per eye for Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL).

For refractive lens exchange (RLE), you can expect to pay between £2,500 and £3,497 per eye for monofocal and between £3,495 and £4,988 per eye for multifocal or trifocal lenses.

If you have a higher prescription or a more complex problem, you may be required to pay more at clinics that use tiered pricing that factors in the patient, lens, and treatment selected. Some clinics offer a free initial consultation, but others charge up to £475, which is deducted from the cost of surgery if you proceed.

The table below shows the range of lens surgery prices charged in UK clinics. As you can see, multifocal lens replacement surgery is generally more expensive than monofocal lens replacement, which is typically the least costly lens surgery available.

Lens Surgery Costs By Type

Prices correct as of March 2026

The higher prices within each type are due to better lenses being used in that category (e.g., Trifocal Toric Lens), more complex cases, or clinics based in London or the South East.

Finance Available

All clinics will offer a variety of financing options to help spread the cost of lens replacement surgery over several months.

Many clinics offer 0% finance for lens surgery treatments over 10-12 months but you can get up to 3 years with London Vision Clinic. If you would like to pay off the balance over a longer period to reduce your monthly payments, you should expect to pay about 9.5%- 11.5% APR.

Always check the total amount you are repaying if you are getting finance – the low monthly repayments are attractive but you can end up paying more than a third more than the original price due to the interest rate.

Below are examples of the monthly payments you can expect to pay for the different treatment types over two durations. The exact terms offered by clinics near you are available if you fill in our short form on the right.