FairWaitProbing of naso-lacrimal duct waiting times in Australia
How long public patients wait for probing of naso-lacrimal duct, at each public hospital and in each state — official AIHW figures, checked daily.
Shortest waits at public hospitals
The 5 public hospitals with the shortest median wait for probing of naso-lacrimal duct, out of 5 reporting.
| Hospital | State | Local health network | Median wait | Operations in the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury Wodonga Health [Wodonga Campus] | Vic | Albury Wodonga Health | 8 days | 10 |
| Perth Children's Hospital | WA | Child Adolescent Health Service (WA) | 52 days | 13 |
| Queensland Children's Hospital | Qld | Children's Health Queensland | 60 days | 67 |
| Royal Children's Hospital [Parkville] | Vic | Royal Children's Hospital (Melbourne) | 205 days | 43 |
| The Children's Hospital at Westmead | NSW | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network | 329 days | 25 |
Common questions
How long is the public waiting list for probing of naso-lacrimal duct in Australia?
Half of patients admitted from public hospital waiting lists for probing of naso-lacrimal duct waited 83 days or less (national median, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30).
Can I avoid the wait?
As a private patient you choose your surgeon and usually wait less, but you pay fees, partly covered by Medicare and any private health insurance. Private hospitals don't publish waiting times.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) — MyHospitals, elective surgery waiting times, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30. All data sources.