North Downs Hospital
Updated December 2025
The typical wait to see an ophthalmologist is
11 weeks
That's 2½ months
North Downs Hospital is an Independent Sector provider in the South East region. There are currently 126 people waiting to see an ophthalmologist, with a typical wait of about 2½ months. 74% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.
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 slower than the national average.
Ranked 197th out of 284 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 31st out of 44 in South East
Common conditions and procedures for this department:
Main hospital switchboard — ask to be connected to the department.
Compare Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting times at other hospitals in the South East region:
The current average Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting time at North Downs Hospital is about 11 weeks.
You can compare Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP.
This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.