Exhibit 23.1


                       Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement 
(Form S-8 No. 333-1680) pertaining to the 1995 Stock Option Plan of Premier 
Laser Systems, Inc. and related Prospectus and in the Registration Statement 
(Form S-8 No. 333-27151) pertaining to the February 1996 Stock Option Plan of 
Premier Laser Systems, Inc. and related Prospectus of our report dated May 1, 
1997, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of 
Premier Laser Systems, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the 
year ended March 31, 1997.


                                                              ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Orange County, California
May 22, 1997