
Mr Jas SinghOphthalmology in Edinburgh
Professional statement
Mr Jas Singh is a leading, Edinburgh-based consultant ophthalmologist with over 35 years of experience. Mr Singh is highly-experienced in a wide range of ophthalmological treatments and procedures. His areas of expertise include cataracts, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, retinal detachment, eye floaters and retinal detachment surgery.
Mr Singh first qualified with his BSc and MSc from the University of St Andrews, before going on to receive his MBChB from the University of Glasgow. He then received his FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh before specialising in ophthalmology, with an FRCSOphth.
Mr Singh currently practices as a part of Eye Surgery Scotland at the Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital. He also has extensive experience working in the NHS.
In addition to his clinical experience, Mr Singh has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is the chair of the College's training committee. He is an award-winning ophthalmologist, having received recognition for his studies into retinal detachment.
Mr Singh first qualified with his BSc and MSc from the University of St Andrews, before going on to receive his MBChB from the University of Glasgow. He then received his FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh before specialising in ophthalmology, with an FRCSOphth.
Mr Singh currently practices as a part of Eye Surgery Scotland at the Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital. He also has extensive experience working in the NHS.
In addition to his clinical experience, Mr Singh has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is the chair of the College's training committee. He is an award-winning ophthalmologist, having received recognition for his studies into retinal detachment.
Clinics

Eye Surgery Scotland
Edinburgh, 40 Colinton Road, EH10 5BT,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 39 years of experience
- Consultant ophthalmologist, Eye Surgery Scotland present)
Subspecialties
- Complex cataract surgery
- Diabetic vitreous haemorrhage
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Education
- BSc Hons, University of St Andrews
- MSc, University of St Andrews
Teaching posts
- Extensive experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Positions in organisations
- Examiner, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Chair of the Training Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Publications and conferences
- Mitry D, Charteris DG, Yorston D, Siddiqui MA, Campbell H, Murphy AL, Fleck BW, Wright AF, Singh J; Scottish RD Study Group. The epidemiology and socioeconomic associations of retinal detachment in Scotland: a two-year
prospective population-based study. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Oct;51(10):4963-8. Epub 2010 Jun 16. PubMed PMID: 20554615. - Mitry D, Charteris DG, Fleck BW, Campbell H, Singh J. The epidemiology of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: geographical variation and clinical associations. Br J Ophthalmol. 2010 Jun;94(6):678-84. Epub 2009 Jun 9. Review.
PubMed PMID: 19515646.
Prizes and awards
- Research Awards for Retinal Detachment Studies
Languages spoken
- English
- Punjabi
Registration number: 3193002
Reviews
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- All excellent. Dr Singh was first class.