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NHS Right to Choose Ophthalmology
Compare Ophthalmology waiting times across every NHS and independent sector provider in England. Find a shorter wait and exercise your legal Right to Choose.
10w
Avg treatment wait
3w
Shortest wait
15w
Longest wait
200
Hospitals reporting
Find the shortest Ophthalmology wait near you
Enter your postcode to see all NHS and independent sector Ophthalmology providers ranked by waiting time.
Shortest Ophthalmology waits in England
These are the providers currently reporting the shortest Ophthalmology treatment waiting times. Use your NHS Right to Choose to request a re-referral to any of these providers.
| # | Hospital | Region | Avg treatment wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Berkshire Independent Hospital - Ramsay | seast | 3w |
| 02 | Southampton Practice Plus Group | seast | 4w |
| 03 | Bromsgrove Newmedica | mids | 4w |
| 04 | Luton Spamedica | east | 5w |
| 05 | St Marys Portsmouth Practice Plus Group | seast | 5w |
| 06 | Plymouth Practice Plus Group | swest | 5w |
| 07 | Gillingham Practice Plus Group | seast | 5w |
| 08 | Worcester Newmedica | mids | 5w |
| 09 | Benenden Hospital | seast | 5w |
| 10 | Ilford Practice Plus Group | london | 6w |
Right to Choose Ophthalmology by NHS region
How to exercise your Right to Choose for Ophthalmology
- Search ShorterWait by your postcode to find a Ophthalmology provider with a shorter wait.
- Note the hospital name and current waiting time.
- Book an appointment with your GP and bring the hospital details with you.
- Ask your GP to re-refer you to your chosen provider via the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
- If your GP agrees, the re-referral is typically processed within 1 to 2 weeks and you will receive a new appointment letter within 2 to 4 weeks.
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