Optical Express Refer a Friend FAQs

  • It's Optical Express's official referral scheme: a referred patient gets £300 off eligible treatment when a valid voucher is shown at their initial consultation, and the referrer gets a reward once treatment is completed. Full details on the Home page

  • No real difference — people use these terms interchangeably for the same £300 voucher issued through the official Refer a Friend programme.

  • Yes, provided you haven't previously had treatment with Optical Express and meet the standard treatment eligibility requirements.

  • Fill in the short form on this site and I'll email your voucher — usually within a few hours.

  • Codes are typically valid for around 6 weeks from issue. If yours expires before you book, just request a new one — it can be reissued.

  • Yes — it's valid at any Optical Express clinic across the UK and Ireland. See the full Clinics list to check your nearest one.

  • Show the code at your consultation or when booking. It must be presented at the initial consultation to be valid.

  • Yes — it's issued through the official Optical Express Refer a Friend programme. I've sent codes to over 70 people so far with no issues. There's no fee to request it through this site.

  • Make sure it's shown at your initial consultation — that's the point in the process where it needs to be presented. Mention it when booking too, just in case.

  • No — just fill in the form on this site and I'll send the voucher by email.

  • LASIK, LASEK, lens replacement and cataract treatment — see full pricing on the Cost page.

  • No. Attending a consultation doesn't commit you to anything — the voucher just applies a discount if you go ahead.

  • Fill in the short form on this site — that's the quickest route if you don't have a direct referral from someone who's already been treated.

  • Yes, if you've had treatment with Optical Express yourself, you can refer friends directly through the official programme. This site exists for people who don't already have that route.

  • Most patients pay between £3,000–£5,000 for both eyes, though it depends on treatment type and prescription. Full breakdown on the Cost page.

  • No — they're two separate companies

Last updated: October 2026.

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