# Cataract Surgery

URL: https://mohamedmohyudin.co.uk/treatments/cataract-surgery-huddersfield/

## Quick answer

Cataract surgery replaces the eye's cloudy natural lens with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Mr Mohyudin performs it under local anaesthetic in around 15 to 20 minutes per eye, as a day case at Spire Elland Hospital. Private surgery can usually be arranged within 2 to 4 weeks, with no GP referral required.

## Introduction

Mr Mohyudin has performed over 5,000 cataract surgeries, offering bespoke intraocular lens selection and meticulous surgical planning for both NHS and private patients.

## Key facts

- From £3,000 per eye (self-pay, Spire Elland)
- Around 15 to 20 minutes per eye under local anaesthetic
- Private surgery typically within 2 to 4 weeks; no GP referral
- Choice of monofocal, toric and multifocal or EDOF lenses
- Over 5,000 cataract operations performed by Mr Mohyudin
- Most patients notice improved vision within 24 to 48 hours

## FAQs

### Can cataracts be cured without surgery?

No. No eye drops or medicines are proven to reverse cataracts. Surgery to replace the cloudy lens is currently the only effective treatment.

### How quickly do cataracts get worse?

Most cataracts progress slowly over months or years, but the speed varies between people and can be faster with diabetes.

### Am I awake during cataract surgery?

Usually yes. It is most often done under local anaesthetic while you are awake but the eye is numb, and the operation typically takes around 15 minutes.

### How long is the NHS waiting time for cataract surgery in Yorkshire?

NHS waiting times vary by provider, treatment and clinical priority; check the current hospital estimate.  Private cataract surgery with Mr Mohyudin at Spire Elland Hospital can typically be arranged within 2–4 weeks of your first consultation — with no GP referral required.

### What is the difference between NHS and private cataract surgery?

NHS cataract surgery provides a standard monofocal intraocular lens. Private cataract surgery with Mr Mohyudin offers the full range of premium lenses (toric, multifocal, EDOF), more detailed pre-operative biometry, a date of your choosing, and personal continuity of care.

### How soon can I have private cataract surgery with Mr Mohyudin at Spire Elland?

Most patients are seen for an initial consultation within 1–2 weeks, with surgery arranged 2–4 weeks after that. The total pathway from first contact to procedure is typically under 6 weeks.

### Does cataract surgery hurt?

No. Cataract surgery is performed under local anaesthetic so you feel no pain during the procedure. You are awake throughout and aware of light and movement, but the operation is entirely painless.

### Does Mr Mohyudin perform cataract surgery outside the UK?

Yes. He performs humanitarian cataract surgery in Karachi and Islamabad, Pakistan, for World Aid Network (worldaidnetwork.org). That charitable work is separate from private cataract lists at Spire Elland Hospital.

### Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?

This depends on the intraocular lens chosen. A standard monofocal lens corrects one distance; reading glasses are still required. Premium multifocal or EDOF lenses aim to provide functional vision at multiple distances, significantly reducing dependence on glasses.