Serving Harrogate & the Harrogate District
Private Eye Surgery
in Harrogate
Mr Mohamed Mohyudin, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (GMC 7039600), offers consultant-led private cataract, eyelid, squint and laser eye surgery for patients in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Wetherby. Consultations and surgery take place at Spire Elland Hospital — around 40 minutes down the A61 — typically within 1–2 weeks, with no GP referral required.
A Consultant-Led Choice for Harrogate
Harrogate patients who want to avoid a long wait — or who want to choose their surgeon rather than be assigned one — can be seen privately by Mr Mohyudin at Spire Elland Hospital. It is a short drive south down the A61, and it means your entire pathway, from first consultation to surgery and follow-up, is delivered personally by one experienced consultant.
- ✓5,000+ cataract operations and 500+ squint procedures
- ✓Substantive NHS Consultant & College Tutor — not a locum or visiting surgeon
- ✓Double fellowship trained in oculoplastics and paediatric ophthalmology & strabismus
- ✓Recognised by all major insurers — Bupa (Fee-Assured), AXA, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, Cigna
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Eye Surgery for Harrogate Patients
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Eye Surgery in Harrogate — FAQs
Is there a private ophthalmologist for Harrogate patients?
Yes. Mr Mohamed Mohyudin, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (GMC 7039600), sees private patients from Harrogate and the surrounding area. Consultations and surgery take place at Spire Elland Hospital, about 40 minutes from Harrogate via the A658 and A61, with no GP referral required for self-pay patients.
How much does private eye surgery cost for Harrogate patients?
Private cataract surgery starts from £3,000 per eye, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) from £3,000, and minor oculoplastic procedures such as chalazion removal from £500 — all all-inclusive self-pay packages. Mr Mohyudin is also recognised by Bupa (Fee-Assured), AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Cigna.
How quickly can Harrogate patients be seen?
Private consultations are typically available within 1–2 weeks, with surgery arranged within a few weeks of that. This is often considerably faster than waiting on the NHS, and lets you choose your surgeon and your date.
Where does the surgery take place?
All consultations, surgery and follow-up are at Spire Elland Hospital, Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB — around 40 minutes from Harrogate down the A61, with free on-site parking. Mr Mohyudin performs your procedure and sees you personally at every follow-up.
What eye operations does Mr Mohyudin perform for Harrogate patients?
Cataract surgery, blepharoplasty and eyelid surgery, squint (strabismus) surgery for adults and children, YAG laser capsulotomy, chalazion (eyelid cyst) removal, and oculoplastic procedures including ptosis, entropion and ectropion. He is double fellowship trained in oculoplastics and in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
Why choose Mr Mohyudin over waiting locally in Harrogate?
Mr Mohyudin is a substantive NHS Consultant and Royal College College Tutor with over 5,000 cataract operations to his name. Private care with him means a named consultant surgeon from start to finish, premium lens options not available on the NHS, fast access, and a date arranged around you — rather than a place on a waiting list.