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Ophthalmology Service Waiting Times in North East and Yorkshire
In April 2026, the median NHS wait for ophthalmology service in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region was 8.5 weeks, with 78.3% of 84,150 patients seen within 18 weeks (official NHS England RTT data).
How long is the NHS wait for ophthalmology service in North East and Yorkshire?
As of April 2026, the median NHS wait for ophthalmology service in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region was 8.5 weeks, with 78.3% of 84,150 patients seen within 18 weeks β 1.2 weeks shorter than the England median of 9.7 weeks. North East and Yorkshire ranks 1st of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Source: NHS England RTT (Commissioner), April 2026. Gera re-dates this monthly.
North East and Yorkshire vs England β ophthalmology service (April 2026)
| Area | Patients waiting | Within 18 weeks | Median wait | Over 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East and Yorkshire (ophthalmology service) | 84,150 | 78.3% | 8.5 weeks | 430 |
| England (all regions, ophthalmology service) | 612,588 | 73.1% | 9.7 weeks | 4,560 |
The North East and Yorkshire median for ophthalmology service (8.5 weeks) is 1.2 weeks shorter than the England median (9.7 weeks). North East and Yorkshire ranks 1st of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty by median wait. Figures are official NHS England RTT statistics (Commissioner basis), April 2026.
Don't want to wait for ophthalmology service in North East and Yorkshire?
The median NHS wait for ophthalmology service in North East and Yorkshire is 8.5 weeks. A private GeraClinic consultation can usually happen within days β and you keep your NHS place.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the NHS wait for Ophthalmology Service in North East and Yorkshire?
- In April 2026, the median NHS wait for Ophthalmology Service in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region was 8.5 weeks, with 78.3% of 84,150 patients seen within 18 weeks. That is 1st fastest of 7 NHS England regions for this specialty. Figures are official NHS England Referral to Treatment (RTT) statistics (Commissioner basis), April 2026.
- How many patients are waiting for Ophthalmology Service in North East and Yorkshire?
- 84,150 patients in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region were on an incomplete (open) NHS pathway for Ophthalmology Service in April 2026. Of those, 18,229 had been waiting longer than the NHS 18-week standard, and 430 had been waiting more than a year.
- Is the wait for Ophthalmology Service in North East and Yorkshire longer or shorter than the England average?
- The North East and Yorkshire median wait for Ophthalmology Service (8.5 weeks) is 1.2 weeks shorter than the England-wide median of 9.7 weeks for the same specialty in April 2026. Nationally, 612,588 patients are waiting for Ophthalmology Service, with 73.1% seen within 18 weeks.
- Which NHS region has the shortest wait for Ophthalmology Service?
- In April 2026, the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region had the shortest median NHS wait for Ophthalmology Service at 8.5 weeks, while the East of England Commissioning Region was longest at 10.4 weeks. North East and Yorkshire ranks 1st of 7. Compare every region on the best-regions page for this specialty.
- Can I avoid the NHS wait for Ophthalmology Service in North East and Yorkshire?
- Many patients shorten a 8.5 weeks median wait by arranging a private consultation. A private specialist can usually see you within days, and you keep your NHS place while you do. GeraClinic connects you with consultant-level doctors for an online consultation β useful for a second opinion, referral advice or starting treatment sooner.
Compare ophthalmology service waits elsewhere
- Ophthalmology Service β all 7 NHS regions ranked by wait β see which region is fastest and slowest.
- Ophthalmology Service β national England figures
- All NHS waiting times in North East and Yorkshire β every specialty in this region.
Other specialties in North East and Yorkshire
- Oral Surgery Service β 13.9 weeks
- Plastic Surgery Service β 13.4 weeks
- Ear Nose and Throat Service β 12.8 weeks
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Service β 12.5 weeks
- Gynaecology Service β 12.1 weeks
- Neurology Service β 11.5 weeks
- Neurosurgical Service β 11.3 weeks
- Other - Surgical Services β 11.1 weeks
- Urology Service β 11.1 weeks
- Dermatology Service β 10.9 weeks
- Rheumatology Service β 10.8 weeks
- Other - Paediatric Services β 10.5 weeks
Long ophthalmology service wait in North East and Yorkshire? Find rated providers in your region
The median NHS wait for ophthalmology service in North East and Yorkshire is 8.5 weeks. Check CQC-registered care providers and GP practices covering your region β official Care Quality Commission records β to see who is available near you.
- CQC-registered care providers in North East β 294 registered locations
- CQC-registered care providers in Yorkshire & Humberside β 464 registered locations
- GP practices by CQC rating in North East β 304 rated GP practices
- GP practices by CQC rating in Yorkshire and The Humber β 583 rated GP practices
Provider counts are exact figures from official Care Quality Commission records. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Methodology & source
Every figure on this page is taken directly from the per-region, per-treatment-function summary columns of NHS England's official βIncomplete Commissionerβ RTT data file for April 2026(region sheet): total incomplete pathways, total within 18 weeks, % within 18 weeks, median (average) waiting time, and total 52+ weeks for Ophthalmology Service in the North East and Yorkshire Commissioning Region. England-wide figures for the same specialty come from the NHS England RTT provider full extract. The Gera Regional Treatment Rank (GRTR) ranks the 7 regions with published medians for this specialty by ascending median wait (rank 1 = shortest). No estimates or survey data are mixed in; the page re-computes on the real NHS monthly cadence.
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England β Consultant-led Referral to Treatment (RTT) Waiting Times (April 2026, published June 2026). Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This directory is not affiliated with NHS England.
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