How Much Do Myopia Control Lenses Cost in the UK? (NHS vs Private)

If you’ve read our guides to how myopia control lenses work and one family’s experience with Stellest, you’re probably wondering what it’ll actually cost you. Myopia control lenses cost more than standard prescription lenses, private costs typically range from around £20 a month to £500 upfront depending on the type you choose, and NHS vouchers only cover part of the bill. Here’s a real breakdown of what each option costs in the UK right now.

What NHS Vouchers Do and Don’t Cover for Myopia Control

If your child is under 16 (or under 19 and in full-time education), they’re automatically entitled to an NHS optical voucher toward glasses. Current voucher values range from £42.40 to £233.56, depending on the strength of the prescription. That voucher goes toward the base cost of the lens and frame, the same as it would for any pair of glasses. What it doesn’t cover is the myopia control element itself, the DIMS or HAL technology, the contact lens design, or the reshaping treatment, since that’s classed as a premium, private add-on rather than standard NHS provision. Check your eligibility on our NHS Vouchers page. In practice, that means the voucher reduces your bill rather than eliminating the private cost, exactly as covered in our Stellest lenses guide.

Spectacle Lens Costs: MiYOSMART vs Stellest

Both MiYOSMART (DIMS) and Stellest (HAL) are spectacle lens options, and pricing tends to be structured similarly: either a one-off cost for the lenses, or a monthly payment plan.

MiYOSMART lenses alone typically cost from around £250 to £350 a pair, with frames priced separately. Some opticians offer payment plans instead, around £25 a month, which usually includes a replacement pair each year or whenever the prescription changes.

Stellest lenses tend to be priced similarly when bought outright, with complete glasses (frame and lenses together) typically costing around £300 to £360. Several opticians also offer 6 to 12-month interest-free payment plans, from around £19 to £24 a month, the range our own Stellest lenses fall into.

Contact Lens Costs: MiSight

MiSight is a daily disposable contact lens, so the cost structure is different again, it’s an ongoing monthly cost rather than a one-off lens purchase. Most UK providers charge somewhere between £44 and £52 a month via direct debit, plus an initial fitting fee that ranges from £45 to £150 depending on what aftercare is included. Because MiSight lenses are replaced daily, the ongoing cost reflects lens replacement as well as the myopia control element.

Orthokeratology Costs

Ortho-k works differently again: instead of a monthly lens subscription, you’re typically paying for a custom-made pair of rigid lenses upfront, alongside an initial consultation. Expect the lenses themselves to cost anywhere from £250 to £500, plus a consultation fee of £60 to £150. Many providers also offer ongoing monthly plans instead, from around £45 to £53 a month, which usually bundle in aftercare, replacement lenses, and cleaning solution. Lost or damaged lenses are typically an extra cost on top, often £125 or more per lens.

What Affects Myopia Control Lenses Cost

A few things move the price more than the underlying lens technology does:

• Monthly plan vs one-off payment, plans spread the cost but can work out more expensive over a year or two than paying upfront, depending on the provider.
• What’s bundled in, some prices include eye tests, aftercare appointments, and replacement lenses; others charge for these separately.
• Frame choice, for spectacle lens options, your frame is priced on top of the lens cost.
• Provider and location, independent opticians and larger chains price identically specified plans differently, it’s worth comparing more than one before committing.

Myopia Control Lenses Cost: Our Advice

There isn’t a single “cheapest” option once you compare like-for-like, monthly plans, bundled aftercare, and frame costs all shift the real total differently for each family. Use the price ranges above as a starting point, then compare actual quotes from opticians near you, factoring in what’s included. Our guide to how myopia control lenses work covers how each option actually functions, and our Stellest lenses guide covers one family’s real, ongoing experience with the cost and the results.