Serving Harrogate & West Yorkshire
Private Cataract Surgery
in Harrogate
Should Harrogate patients wait on the NHS or go private for Cataract Surgery?
Check current NHS hospital estimates on My Planned Care; waiting times depend on the provider, treatment and clinical priority. For private cataract surgery, ask the clinic to confirm consultation and treatment dates separately. Published self-pay prices start from £3,000 per eye. Discuss how symptoms affect daily life and whether waiting, monitoring or treatment is appropriate. Use the NHS-or-private tool →
| NHS | Private (Mr Mohyudin) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wait to treatment | Check current hospital estimate | Confirm with clinic |
| GP referral | Yes | No |
| Lens options | Usually monofocal; confirm local options | Monofocal, toric, EDOF, multifocal |
| Cost | Free | From £3,000 per eye |
Why do Harrogate patients book a named consultant?
Patients from Harrogate can request assessment with Mr Mohyudin and discuss the proposed surgeon, treatment site and aftercare arrangements before committing. Spire Elland is about 40 minutes via the A658 and A61 from Harrogate; allow additional time for traffic and check the address on each appointment letter.
- ✓5,000+ cataract operations — experience listed on his Spire consultant profile
- ✓Substantive NHS Consultant at Calderdale & Huddersfield
- ✓Choice of premium lenses (toric, multifocal and EDOF) not available on the NHS
- ✓Serving Knaresborough, Wetherby, Ripon, Boroughbridge and wider West Yorkshire
Book cataract surgery — Harrogate
Consultations: Spire Elland Hospital · 01422 324000
Surgery: Spire Elland Hospital · about 40 minutes via the A658 and A61
Send an enquiry Full Cataract Surgery details →How do Harrogate patients get to clinic and surgery?
Getting there from Harrogate
Spire Elland Hospital (Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB) is about 40 minutes via the A658 and A61 from Harrogate, with free on-site parking. Journey times are approximate and depend on your starting point and traffic. Harrogate patients should plan travel to Elland for each appointment, including any assessment and follow-up visits.
Your local pathway
Harrogate patients travel south on the A61 and A658 to reach Spire Elland Hospital — around 40 minutes — where consultation, surgery and follow-up are all handled at the same site with free parking. If you already have an NHS referral, check its provider and current stage: NHS ophthalmology for the district is provided by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
Also serving Knaresborough, Wetherby, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Pannal and the wider Harrogate area.
Cataract Surgery in Harrogate — FAQs
Does Mr Mohyudin offer cataract surgery for Harrogate patients?
Yes. Mr Mohamed Mohyudin, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (GMC 7039600), sees Harrogate patients at Spire Elland Hospital and performs cataract surgery at Spire Elland Hospital, about 40 minutes via the A658 and A61 from Harrogate. 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 Harrogate?
Private cataract surgery with Mr Mohyudin starts from £3,000 per eye (self-pay) as an indicative starting price. Request a written quote confirming consultation, tests, surgeon and hospital fees, anaesthesia if needed, implants and aftercare. Confirm insurance authorisation and any excess before booking.
How long is the wait for cataract surgery compared with the NHS in Harrogate?
NHS waiting times for cataract surgery depend on the hospital, clinical priority and stage of care. Check My Planned Care and your referring team. For private care from Harrogate, contact Spire Elland Hospital on 01422 324000 for current consultation and treatment availability; an appointment date is confirmed by the clinic.
Where would my cataract surgery take place if I live in Harrogate?
Consultations for Harrogate patients are at Spire Elland Hospital. Cataract Surgery is carried out at Spire Elland Hospital (Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB), about 40 minutes via the A658 and A61 from Harrogate, with free on-site parking. Confirm the surgeon, operation venue and follow-up arrangements with the provider before booking. This describes a private Spire pathway; other funding routes may have different arrangements.
Do I need a GP referral to see Mr Mohyudin from Harrogate?
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 Harrogate and nearby towns such as Knaresborough, Wetherby, Ripon.
How do I get to the clinic from Harrogate?
Spire Elland Hospital is at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB, about 40 minutes via the A658 and A61 from Harrogate, with free on-site parking. Harrogate patients should plan travel to Elland for each appointment, including any assessment and follow-up visits. Call 01422 324000 for directions and to book.
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Plan your eye care from Harrogate
Confirm the clinic and return journey
For the consultation route described here, contact Spire Elland Hospital: Elland Lane, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 9EB. Confirm the named clinician and where tests, treatment and follow-up will take place. Ask whether you need transport home after drops or surgery.
If you already have an NHS referral, keep the referring team informed of changes in symptoms or plans. Bring clinic letters and your current glasses. Use the appointment checklist to record questions about risks, fees and aftercare.
Clinic and travel information for Harrogate