Dr Meg DasOphthalmology in Edinburgh
Professional statement
Dr Meg Das is a leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon and medical retina specialist based in Edinburgh. She specialises in the management of diabetic retinopathy, macular diseases and retinal vascular disorders. Her NHS bases are The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and Edinburgh University Hospitals.
Dr Das is highly qualified with an MBBS and DO from India, and FRCS and MRCS(Ed) during her ophthalmology training in Glasgow, and later in Edinburgh, where she undertook a medical retina fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. She has over 20 years of experience in ophthalmology.
In combination with her impressive qualifications, training and career achievements, Dr Das takes an active role in both postgraduate and undergraduate education. Currently, she is an educational and clinical supervisor for ophthalmology trainees in Edinburgh and Fife, and is an honorary senior clinical lecturer in ophthalmology at The University of Edinburgh. Dr Das is extensively involved in teaching, training and supporting the development of primary care optometrists in the management of medical retinal issues.
Dr Das is also part of the advisory group on Macula and Medical Retina Service Improvement at NHS Lothian and she has a keen interest in simulation-based training of ophthalmic procedures, mainly lasers in the management of retinal disease.
Dr Das is currently involved in macular and retinal degeneration research, has written numerous peer-reviewed journals and presented her work at various national and international meetings. She is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and the European Retina, Macula and Vitreous Society (Euretina).
Dr Das is highly qualified with an MBBS and DO from India, and FRCS and MRCS(Ed) during her ophthalmology training in Glasgow, and later in Edinburgh, where she undertook a medical retina fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. She has over 20 years of experience in ophthalmology.
In combination with her impressive qualifications, training and career achievements, Dr Das takes an active role in both postgraduate and undergraduate education. Currently, she is an educational and clinical supervisor for ophthalmology trainees in Edinburgh and Fife, and is an honorary senior clinical lecturer in ophthalmology at The University of Edinburgh. Dr Das is extensively involved in teaching, training and supporting the development of primary care optometrists in the management of medical retinal issues.
Dr Das is also part of the advisory group on Macula and Medical Retina Service Improvement at NHS Lothian and she has a keen interest in simulation-based training of ophthalmic procedures, mainly lasers in the management of retinal disease.
Dr Das is currently involved in macular and retinal degeneration research, has written numerous peer-reviewed journals and presented her work at various national and international meetings. She is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and the European Retina, Macula and Vitreous Society (Euretina).
Clinics
Eye Surgery Scotland
Edinburgh, 40 Colinton Road, EH10 5BTMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 21 years of experience
- Specialist in the management of diabetic retinopathy, macular diseases and retinal vascular disorders
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London
- Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Education
- FRCS
- MRCS (Ed)
Teaching posts
- Honorary senior clinical lecturer, Ophthalmology (January 2018 - present)
- Educational supervisor, Postgraduate ophthalmology trainees
Positions in organisations
- Advisory group member, Macula and Medical Retina Service Improvement, NHS Lothian
Publications and conferences
- M Das, K Spowart, S Crossley, GN Dutton ORIGINAL REPORT: Evidence that Children with Special Needs all require visual assessment. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2010;95:888-892.
- M Das, DM Bennett, GN Dutton ORIGINAL REPORT: Visual Attention as an Important Visual Function: An outline of manifestations, diagnosis and management of impaired visual attention. British Journal of Ophthalmology, Nov 2007; 91: 1556 – 1560.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6094193
Reviews
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- Always very professional and helpful
- Has been very kind and excellent
- My 89 year old mother attended Dr Das at the Nuffield. She found her to be very kind and patient. She took account of her hearing loss and explained everything very clearly. The treatment was given with great attention to safety issues, and has been very successful.
- Dr DAs is an exceptional professional, excellent in communicating to patients in “layman” language, great empathy and shows great patience in listening to patients concerns.
- She is very helpful.
- Very impressed with Dr Das being able to combine her obvious knowledge with very empathetic delivery. If I have further problems with my eyesight I shall be seeking her advice and am more than happy to strongly recommend her to others.
- I find Dr Das extremely personable, kind and caring. Her treatment has enabled me to see properly for the first time in 2 years. I admire her great skills and professionalism. I would recommend her unconditionally.
- I have been Dr Das for the last 5 years. Thanks to her excellent care I have been able to lead a normal life despite suffering from a serious eye condition. Dr Das is an excellent listener (I am a nervous patient !) and she always address my concerns.