Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Updated August 2026
The typical wait to see an ophthalmologist is
6 weeks
That's just over 1 month
The NHS Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting list at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust currently has 630 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 8 in 10 Ophthalmology (Eye Care) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 2.1 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 89 places in the national league for this department's; now 66 out of 313 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see an ophthalmologist is about 9 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 66th out of 313 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 3rd out of 50 in North East and Yorkshire
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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 630 patients on its Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.
About 81% of Ophthalmology (Eye Care) patients at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.
This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.