Newmedica - Nottingham - Keyworth
Updated April 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 Newmedica - Nottingham - Keyworth currently has 23 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 10 in 10 Ophthalmology (Eye Care) patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Newmedica - Nottingham - Keyworth is an Independent Sector provider in the Midlands region.
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 8 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 68th out of 313 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 8th out of 62 in Midlands
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Newmedica - Nottingham - Keyworth currently has about 23 patients on its Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.
About 100% of Ophthalmology (Eye Care) patients at Newmedica - Nottingham - Keyworth 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.