LASIK eye surgery in Birmingham and Solihull: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a lasik eye surgery in Birmingham and Solihull, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
How long is the NHS wait for a lasik eye surgery in Birmingham and Solihull?
In Birmingham and Solihull, the typical NHS waiting time for ophthalmology procedures such as lasik eye surgery is around 38 weeks from referral to treatment. Waits vary by hospital within the region and change month to month — and under NHS Right to Choose you can ask to be referred to a faster provider elsewhere in England at no cost.
What does a private lasik eye surgery cost?
Going private for a lasik eye surgery in the UK typically costs between £1,000 and £2,200, with an average around £1,600. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 38-week NHS wait in Birmingham and Solihull — a saving of roughly 35 weeks.