Ophthalmology
Sep 2026NTPF Data
15,094
People Waiting
14
Hospitals
5.2mo
Avg. Median Wait
↑ 151
vs Last Month
Shortest Wait Times
Hospital breakdown from Mar 2021 — the most recent period with per-hospital data. National totals above reflect Sep 2026.
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| # | Hospital | Waiting | Median Wait | Time Bands | Trend | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork University HospitalT12 DC4A | 11 | 4.5 mo | ↑ 3 | + | |
| 2 | Mercy University HospitalT12 WE28 | 13 | 7.5 mo | ↑ 3 | + | |
| 3 | Nenagh HospitalE45 XY47 | 59 | 2.7 mo | ↓ 33 | + | |
| 4 | Louth County HospitalA91 DRR5 | 82 | 3.1 mo | ↑ 22 | + | |
| 5 | Letterkenny University HospitalF92 AE81 | 86 | 7.7 mo | ↓ 3 | + | |
| 6 | St. Vincent's University HospitalD04 T6F4 | 279 | 3.4 mo | ↓ 58 | + | |
| 7 | South Infirmary Victoria University HospitalT12 X23H | 372 | 2.8 mo | ↑ 4 | + | |
| 8 | Children's Health IrelandD12 N512 | 413 | 6.5 mo | — | ↑ 5 | + |
| 9 | Sligo University HospitalF91 H684 | 594 | 5.5 mo | ↑ 11 | + | |
| 10 | University Hospital LimerickV94 F858 | 711 | 7 mo | ↓ 58 | + | |
| 11 | Galway University HospitalsH91 YR71 | 773 | 5.2 mo | ↓ 40 | + | |
| 12 | University Hospital WaterfordX91 ER22 | 1,020 | 14.7 mo | ↑ 43 | + | |
| 13 | Royal Victoria Eye and Ear HospitalD02 XK51 | 1,792 | 3.9 mo | ↑ 59 | + | |
| 14 | Mater Misericordiae University HospitalD07 R2WY | 2,037 | 4.6 mo | ↑ 79 | + |
Time bands: 0–12 mo 12+ mo
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