4 BILLS TRACKED
Entropion (eyelid) surgery
Surgery to fix an eyelid that rolls inward. Price jumps sharply between a first-opinion vet and a specialist.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Practice | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Corporate / chain | Entropion correction (up to two eyelids) general practice / affordable chainAnimal Trust published price; covers up to two eyelids. Much cheaper than specialist referral. | £519 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Independent / charity | Entropion surgery simple - one eye, specialist ophthalmologyVet Eye Care specialist price list; inc VAT, excl take-home meds. | £1,750 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Independent / charity | Entropion surgery simple - both eyes, specialist ophthalmologyVet Eye Care specialist price list. | £2,150 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Independent / charity | Entropion surgery complex - 4 eyelid extensive correction ('facelift' procedure)Vet Eye Care specialist price list; most complex entropion tier. | £2,900 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does entropion cost in the UK?
Across 4 real UK prices, the median is £1,950, with bills running from £519 to £2,900. These are real prices people paid or that practices published, not estimates.
Why do entropion prices vary so much?
It depends on where you are, who owns the practice, and exactly what is included. The Competition and Markets Authority found corporate-owned practices charged 18.3% more on average than independents, and vet prices rose 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Is entropion cheaper at an independent vet?
Often, yes. The CMA's 2026 review found independent practices averaged 18.3% less than the six large corporate groups for comparable work. From September 2026 every practice must publish a price list, so comparing a few nearby is worth it.
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Methodology: prices here are published list prices, bills people reported in public posts or submitted directly, and survey averages. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.