Serving Ilkley & West Yorkshire
Private Cataract Surgery
in Ilkley
NHS vs Private Cataract Surgery for Ilkley Patients
NHS waiting times across West Yorkshire currently run to 12–18 months. See full price breakdown for Ilkley →
| 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 Ilkley 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 Burley-in-Wharfedale, Menston, Addingham, Ben Rhydding and wider West Yorkshire
Book cataract surgery — Ilkley
Consultations: Spire Elland Hospital · 01422 324000
Surgery: Spire Elland Hospital · about 35 minutes via the A65 and A650
Send an enquiry Full Cataract Surgery details →Local Information for Ilkley Patients
Getting there from Ilkley
Spire Elland Hospital (Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB) is about 35 minutes via the A65 and A650 from Ilkley, with free on-site parking. Wharfedale patients from Ilkley reach Elland via the A65 and A650.
Your local pathway
Wharfedale patients from Ilkley take the A65 and A650 south — about 35 minutes — for consultation and surgery at Spire Elland Hospital, where parking is free and every appointment is with the same consultant. Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston patients follow the same road. NHS ophthalmology for the Ilkley area is provided by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Also serving Burley-in-Wharfedale, Menston, Addingham, Ben Rhydding and the wider Ilkley area.
Cataract Surgery in Ilkley — FAQs
Does Mr Mohyudin offer cataract surgery for Ilkley patients?
Yes. Mr Mohamed Mohyudin, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (GMC 7039600), sees Ilkley patients at Spire Elland Hospital and performs cataract surgery at Spire Elland Hospital, about 35 minutes via the A65 and A650 from Ilkley. 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 Ilkley?
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 Ilkley?
NHS waiting times for cataract surgery across West Yorkshire currently run to 12–18 months. Privately with Mr Mohyudin, Ilkley 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 Ilkley?
Consultations for Ilkley patients are at Spire Elland Hospital. Cataract Surgery is carried out at Spire Elland Hospital (Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB), about 35 minutes via the A65 and A650 from Ilkley, 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 Ilkley?
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 Ilkley and nearby towns such as Burley-in-Wharfedale, Menston, Addingham.
How do I get to the clinic from Ilkley?
Spire Elland Hospital is at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB, about 35 minutes via the A65 and A650 from Ilkley, with free on-site parking. Wharfedale patients from Ilkley reach Elland via the A65 and A650. Call 01422 324000 for directions and to book.