Ophthalmology Service

Ophthalmology Service at WOODLAND HOSPITAL

Median wait + 12-month trend. Compare to other hospitals across England →

WOODLAND HOSPITAL

KETTERING, NN16 8XF

9/10Doctor Data Wait Score™ · Excellentvs national median of 7 weeks

What this means for you

Your wait is shorter than average for this specialty.

At WOODLAND HOSPITAL, the median ophthalmology service wait is compared to 7 weeks nationally. Doctor Data Wait Score: 9/10. The system is performing for you here. The lever below is mostly insurance information, in case you need to switch later.

How WOODLAND HOSPITAL compares

Rank: #6 of 341 — 335 trusts faster, among the fastest 25% of trusts treating Ophthalmology Service in England.
12-month trend: rising — 16 weeks longer than a year ago.
Fastest nationally: ACES HARLEY STREET — 1-week wait. Switch saves 1 week.

This is the typical wait for Ophthalmology Service as a whole at WOODLAND HOSPITAL. Your specific procedure could be faster or slower — ask your GP for an estimate that's specific to you.

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Ophthalmology Service — 12-month median wait

This trust (solid) vs national average (dashed). Data through March 2026.

Source: NHS England RTT · Analysis: Doctor Data Ltd

Source: NHS England RTT. Median wait calculated from the published weekly band distribution for incomplete pathways. Source: NHS England RTT · Analysis: Doctor Data Ltd.