Serving Ilkley & West Yorkshire
Private Cataract Surgery
in Ilkley
Should Ilkley 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 Ilkley patients book a named consultant?
Patients from Ilkley can request assessment with Mr Mohyudin and discuss the proposed surgeon, treatment site and aftercare arrangements before committing. Spire Elland is about 35 minutes via the A65 and A650 from Ilkley; 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 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 →How do Ilkley patients get to clinic and surgery?
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. Journey times are approximate and depend on your starting point and traffic. 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; confirm the clinician and site for each appointment. 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 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 Ilkley?
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 Ilkley, 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 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. 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 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.
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Plan your eye care from Ilkley
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 Ilkley