Serving Castleford & West Yorkshire
Private Cataract Surgery
in Castleford
NHS vs Private Cataract Surgery for Castleford Patients
NHS waiting times across West Yorkshire currently run to 12–18 months. See full price breakdown for Castleford →
| NHS | Private (Mr Mohyudin) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wait to treatment | 12–18 months | Within 4–6 weeks |
| GP referral | Yes | No |
| Lens options | Monofocal only | Monofocal, toric, EDOF, multifocal |
| Cost | Free | From £3,000 per eye |
Why Castleford Patients Choose Mr Mohyudin
- ✓5,000+ cataract operations — named consultant throughout
- ✓Substantive NHS Consultant at Calderdale & Huddersfield
- ✓Choice of premium lenses (toric, multifocal and EDOF) not available on the NHS
- ✓Serving Pontefract, Normanton, Glasshoughton, Allerton Bywater and wider West Yorkshire
Book cataract surgery — Castleford
Consultations: Spire Elland Hospital · 01422 324000
Surgery: Spire Elland Hospital · about 30 minutes via the M62 (Junction 31)
Send an enquiry Full Cataract Surgery details →Local Information for Castleford Patients
Getting there from Castleford
Spire Elland Hospital (Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB) is about 30 minutes via the M62 (Junction 31) from Castleford, with free on-site parking. Castleford joins the M62 at Junction 31 for a direct westbound run.
Your local pathway
Castleford patients join the M62 at junction 31 for a direct westbound run to Spire Elland Hospital — about 30 minutes, with free parking on arrival. Every appointment, from first consultation to final follow-up, is with Mr Mohyudin at the same site, and Glasshoughton and Normanton use the same junction. NHS ophthalmology locally is provided by Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Also serving Pontefract, Normanton, Glasshoughton, Allerton Bywater and the wider Castleford area.
Cataract Surgery in Castleford — FAQs
Does Mr Mohyudin offer cataract surgery for Castleford patients?
Yes. Mr Mohamed Mohyudin, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (GMC 7039600), sees Castleford patients at Spire Elland Hospital and performs cataract surgery at Spire Elland Hospital, about 30 minutes via the M62 (Junction 31) from Castleford. Call 01422 324000 to arrange a consultation. No GP referral is required for self-pay private care.
How much does private cataract surgery cost near Castleford?
Private cataract surgery with Mr Mohyudin starts from £3,000 per eye (self-pay) as an all-inclusive package covering the consultation, procedure, surgeon and anaesthetist fees, hospital costs and routine follow-up. He is Bupa Fee-Assured and recognised by AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Cigna.
How long is the wait for cataract surgery compared with the NHS in Castleford?
NHS waiting times for cataract surgery across West Yorkshire currently run to 12–18 months. Privately with Mr Mohyudin, Castleford patients are typically seen within 1–2 weeks at Spire Elland Hospital and treated within 4–6 weeks of the first consultation.
Where would my cataract surgery take place if I live in Castleford?
Consultations for Castleford patients are at Spire Elland Hospital. Cataract Surgery is carried out at Spire Elland Hospital (Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB), about 30 minutes via the M62 (Junction 31) from Castleford, with free on-site parking. Mr Mohyudin performs your procedure and all follow-up personally.
Do I need a GP referral to see Mr Mohyudin from Castleford?
No. You can book a private consultation directly on 01422 324000 without a GP referral. If you are using private medical insurance, your insurer may ask for a GP letter for pre-authorisation. Mr Mohyudin also accepts GP and optometrist referrals from across Castleford and nearby towns such as Pontefract, Normanton, Glasshoughton.
How do I get to the clinic from Castleford?
Spire Elland Hospital is at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB, about 30 minutes via the M62 (Junction 31) from Castleford, with free on-site parking. Castleford joins the M62 at Junction 31 for a direct westbound run. Call 01422 324000 for directions and to book.