Optegra Eye Hospital Newcastle
Updated April 2026
The typical wait to see an ophthalmologist is
7 weeks
That's 1½ months
The NHS Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting list at Optegra Eye Hospital Newcastle currently has 426 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 7 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). Optegra Eye Hospital Newcastle is an Independent Sector provider in the North East and Yorkshire region. Waits at this hospital are about 0.6 week longer than in March 2026.
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 95th out of 313 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 14th out of 47 in North East and Yorkshire
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Optegra Eye Hospital Newcastle currently has about 426 patients on its Ophthalmology (Eye Care) waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 7 weeks.
About 98% of Ophthalmology (Eye Care) patients at Optegra Eye Hospital Newcastle 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.