Laser eye surgery & lens replacement in Leicester

Vision correction in central Leicester

Optimax on Charles Street is Mr Jesse Panthagani’s Leicester base — a central city location with strong transport links across Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands.

Mr Panthagani is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register (GMC 7427163), specialising in laser vision correction, refractive lens exchange and cataract surgery.

Getting here

Optimax, 171-173 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1LA

• By train: Leicester station is around a 5-minute walk — the most convenient option, particularly on treatment days when you should not drive yourself home.
• By car: central Leicester with several public car parks nearby. There is no dedicated on-site parking, so allow extra time.
• By bus: St Margaret’s bus station is a short walk away.

Consulting hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

What you can have treated here

• Laser eye surgery — LASIK and surface treatments
• Refractive lens exchange and premium lens implants
• Cataract surgery
• Implantable contact lenses for higher prescriptions

If you are weighing laser against a lens-based procedure, our guide to LASIK versus refractive lens exchange sets out how the choice is made.

What it costs

Laser eye surgery starts at £2,000 per eye. Lens replacement starts at £4,000 per eye with a monofocal lens, rising to £4,700 per eye for a premium toric lens. Prices include your assessment, the procedure and aftercare, with 10-month interest-free finance available.

See the full price list or build an estimate with the cost calculator.