Exhibit 23.1


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-3 of Premier Laser Systems, Inc. of our report dated June 9, 1999, except
for notes 2, 3 and 8, as to which the date is October 4, 1999, and the fourth
paragraph on Note 1 as to which the date is February 17, 2000, appearing in the
prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement, and to the reference
to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.


                                                  /s/ HASKELL & WHITE LLP


Irvine, California
February 18, 2000