Mr Mohyudin Frequently Asked Questions

Mr Mohamed Mohyudin holds MBChB, BSc, and MSc degrees and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth). He has a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Ophthalmology and completed two subspecialty fellowships: one in oculoplastics (eyelid and orbital surgery) and one in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. He is a Substantive Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Mohyudin's GMC number is 7039600. You can verify his registration at any time on the GMC website at gmc-uk.org.

In the UK, surgeons traditionally use the title 'Mr' (or 'Ms'/'Miss') rather than 'Dr' once they complete their specialist surgical training. This is a long-standing British medical convention and a mark of surgical status — not a lack of medical qualification. Mr Mohyudin is a fully qualified doctor and surgeon.

An optometrist examines eyes, tests sight and can identify and manage many eye problems or refer for specialist care. A dispensing optician fits and supplies glasses and advises on lenses. An ophthalmologist is a medically qualified eye specialist who can assess eye disease and provide medical or surgical treatment within their expertise. The right professional depends on the concern and its urgency.

Yes. Mr Mohyudin is the Substantive (permanent) Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. His private practice at Spire Elland Hospital and Newmedica runs alongside his NHS role and draws on the same level of expertise and experience.

Mr Mohyudin has performed over 5,000 cataract operations across his NHS and private practice, including complex cases such as patients with previous LASIK, dense cataracts, and small pupils.

Yes. He advises World Aid Network and performs humanitarian cataract surgery in Karachi and Islamabad, Pakistan, as part of the charity’s eye-surgery programme. The Pakistan programme funds complete cataract operations at partner hospitals. This is charitable work, separate from private lists at Spire Elland. More is on his humanitarian page.

Yes. mohamedmohyudin.com is about the person rather than the clinic — his story, golf, film and writing, and humanitarian work. Appointments, treatments and prices stay on this site.

Mr Mohyudin's subspecialty interests are: cataract surgery (including complex and premium-lens cases), oculoplastics (upper and lower eyelid surgery, ptosis, chalazion), strabismus / squint surgery (adults and children), and paediatric ophthalmology (amblyopia, blocked tear ducts, childhood squint).

Self-paying patients can contact the hospital directly to request a consultation. If using insurance, check whether your policy requires a referral, prior authorisation or an approved provider before booking. Bring any optician or hospital letters even when a formal referral is not required.

The hospital can confirm current availability for the relevant clinic and appointment type. Tell the team about your symptoms when you call, but do not wait for a routine private booking if you have an urgent change in vision. An enquiry or email draft does not reserve an appointment; the provider must confirm it.

Private appointments are available through Spire Elland Hospital in Elland and Newmedica Bradford & Huddersfield at Park House in Cleckheaton. These clinics serve patients from across West Yorkshire. Confirm the named clinician, appointment type and exact site when booking; consultation, tests, surgery and follow-up may have separate arrangements.

Mr Mohyudin is recognised by all major UK private health insurers, including Bupa (fee-assured), AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA (Western Provident Association), and Cigna. Please obtain pre-authorisation from your insurer before your appointment.

Ask the booking team to confirm the consultation fee and whether investigations are charged separately. If surgery is recommended, request an itemised quote covering the procedure, surgeon, hospital, anaesthetic, any lens choice and follow-up. Published starting prices are a guide to a particular package, not a personal quotation.

You can request a private second-opinion consultation. Explain the diagnosis or treatment already proposed and confirm that the appointment covers the problem you want reviewed. Bring clinic letters, scan reports, previous operation details and your glasses prescription where available. Check insurance requirements before booking if you intend to claim.

Both pathways require appropriate assessment, measurements, consent and aftercare. Routine NHS surgery usually uses a monofocal lens; availability of other lenses depends on local policy and clinical need. Private care may offer additional lens choices and different booking arrangements, but suitability, trade-offs and personal risk still need assessment. Compare the actual provider, waiting estimate, lens plan, total fees and follow-up rather than assuming one pathway is clinically better.

There is no single waiting time for Yorkshire. Figures vary by hospital, clinical priority and stage of care; an ophthalmology first-appointment average is different from a wait for cataract surgery. Check My Planned Care for your provider and ask the referring team about your own referral. For a private comparison, ask the clinic for current consultation and treatment availability.

The operation often takes around 20–45 minutes, but preparation, checks and recovery make the hospital visit longer. Complexity, the anaesthetic and the clinical plan affect timings. Ask the hospital how long to allow and arrange your return transport with flexibility.

Do not drive yourself home after surgery. Before driving again, follow your surgical team’s advice and meet the legal eyesight requirements, including visual acuity and visual field. Other issues such as double vision, glare or glasses changes may affect safety. Recovery in the operated eye alone, or a fixed number of days after surgery, does not establish that you can drive.

An extended depth of focus (EDOF) lens aims to extend the range of clear vision, usually from distance towards intermediate tasks. Multifocal lenses provide more than one focus and may offer more near vision. Designs differ: both have limitations and may cause glare or halos, and glasses can still be needed. Discuss eye health, measurements, reading needs and night driving before choosing a lens.

Most people have improved vision after cataract surgery, but the benefit depends on eye health, the lens plan and any other conditions such as macular or optic nerve disease. No single percentage describes every patient or every possible complication. Ask your surgeon which outcome is realistic for you and how individual risks affect that expectation.

Cataract surgery can be planned on separate days or, for selected patients, both eyes on the same day. Suitability depends on the clinical assessment, patient preference and provider arrangements. Discuss the benefits, risks, support needed afterwards and the plan if the first operation changes the decision about the second eye.

This depends on the lens implanted. A standard monofocal lens corrects distance vision, and most patients require reading glasses for near work. Multifocal or EDOF lenses aim to reduce dependence on glasses at all distances, though no lens guarantees complete spectacle independence.

Possible complications include inflammation, infection, bleeding, retinal detachment, lens-position problems and an outcome different from the intended prescription. Risk varies with the eye and procedure. Clouding of the capsule behind the lens can develop later and may be treated with YAG laser if appropriate. Ask about the risks relevant to your eye and the symptoms that need urgent review.

Mr Mohyudin sees patients from these areas through Spire Elland Hospital in Elland and Newmedica Bradford & Huddersfield, a clinic in Cleckheaton. Confirm the provider, funding route and venue for assessment, surgery and follow-up. The clinic name does not mean there are separate Newmedica sites in Bradford and Huddersfield.

Squint surgery is performed in adults and children. Depending on the individual, it may improve alignment, double vision, head position or the impact of appearance on daily life. Assessment establishes the cause and whether glasses, prisms, monitoring or surgery is appropriate. Mr Mohyudin has fellowship training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.

Squint surgery can significantly improve or resolve double vision caused by misaligned eyes in many patients, but results depend on the underlying cause and the degree of misalignment. Mr Mohyudin will assess the cause of the diplopia at consultation and advise whether surgery, prisms in glasses, or another treatment is appropriate.

Squint assessment and surgery are available through the NHS for adults and children when clinically appropriate. Decisions consider symptoms, alignment, visual function and the impact on daily life. Ask your optometrist, GP or eye team about referral and local criteria; do not assume an adult squint is excluded solely because appearance is part of the concern.

Redness, soreness and changing alignment or double vision can occur during recovery. Time off work, activity restrictions and follow-up depend on the operation and your job. The team will explain when to reassess the result; further treatment is sometimes needed. Seek advice if pain or vision worsens rather than waiting for a routine review.

Squint surgery commonly uses general anaesthesia, particularly for children. Some adult procedures may use another anaesthetic approach depending on the operation and the patient. Ask the surgeon and anaesthetist about the proposed plan, risks and recovery instructions.

NHS eligibility depends on clinical need and local criteria, such as excess upper-lid skin affecting vision. An assessment may include visual-field testing. Surgery requested solely for appearance is generally not funded. Ask your eye team about the diagnosis and local pathway before assuming which operation or funding route applies.

Bruising and swelling often affect the first few weeks, and the final appearance takes longer to settle. Recovery depends on whether you have upper- or lower-lid blepharoplasty, ptosis repair or another operation. Follow the wound-care and activity instructions you receive, and confirm when stitches, work and follow-up need attention.

An upper-lid incision is often placed in a natural crease, while a lower-lid operation may use an incision near the lashes or inside the lid. Scars usually fade with healing but can remain visible. The approach, your skin and healing response affect the result; discuss scarring and asymmetry before deciding.

Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid caused by a weakness or disinsertion of the levator muscle. It is a different condition to dermatochalasis (excess eyelid skin), which is what blepharoplasty addresses. A patient can have both, and they can be addressed at the same time.

Vision screening is usually offered at age four to five, but arrangements vary. Do not wait for school screening if you notice a squint, unusual visual behaviour or another concern. Children can have an eye assessment before they can read. Ask an optometrist, GP or health visitor about the appropriate referral.

Seek advice from a GP or optometrist about a new or persistent squint rather than waiting for school screening. Sudden onset, double vision, headache, reduced vision or an unusual white pupil need prompt advice; explain those symptoms when seeking help. The urgency depends on the whole presentation, so a general weeks-long deadline is not appropriate.

Mr Mohyudin has specialist training in children’s eye care and squint. Contact the booking team to confirm the appropriate service, patient age range, hospital and available appointment. Bring previous orthoptic or optometry reports if available. Do not wait for a private appointment when symptoms require urgent assessment.

Spire Elland Hospital is approximately 4 miles from Huddersfield town centre — about a 10–15 minute drive via the A629. It is located at Elland Lane, Elland, HX5 9EB, close to the M62 motorway (junction 24). Free parking is available on site.

Spire Elland Hospital is in Elland at HX5 9EB. Journey time from Bradford varies with your starting point and traffic; check a current route before travelling. Newmedica Bradford & Huddersfield is a separate clinic at Park House, Woodland Park, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton BD19 6BW. Confirm the address on your appointment letter.

Spire Elland Hospital is in Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 9EB. Many Leeds patients use the M62 corridor, but distance and journey time depend on the starting point and traffic. Check a current route and allow time for admission. Ask about transport home if drops or a procedure may affect driving.

Yes. Mr Mohyudin regularly sees patients from Halifax, Calderdale, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge, and surrounding areas. Spire Elland Hospital is the closest major private hospital to much of Calderdale and is easily reached from the M62.

Yes — Spire Elland Hospital has free on-site parking. The address is Elland Lane, Elland, Halifax HX5 9EB. The hospital is signposted from the main roads and is close to junction 24 of the M62.

Mr Mohyudin's private clinics are based in West Yorkshire at Spire Elland Hospital (Elland/Halifax) and Newmedica (Bradford and Huddersfield). Patients from Sheffield or Harrogate are welcome to travel to these locations — many patients come from across Yorkshire and beyond.

Most comprehensive private health insurance policies cover medically necessary eye surgery — including cataract surgery, ptosis repair, and squint surgery. Purely aesthetic procedures are not usually covered. Check your policy schedule and call your insurer for pre-authorisation before booking.

Mr Mohyudin is listed as Bupa Fee-Assured. Confirm that your policy covers the consultation or procedure, the provider and hospital, and obtain authorisation before booking. Fee assurance does not remove any policy excess, exclusions or benefit limits. Bring your membership number and authorisation details.

Ask for a written quote specifying consultation, tests, surgeon and hospital charges, anaesthesia if needed, implants or lens choice, medicines and follow-up. Confirm what is excluded and what happens if extra visits or treatment are required. A published starting price is not a personal quotation.

Spire Healthcare and Newmedica may offer finance options for larger procedures. Please enquire directly when booking for the latest available options.