Dr Meg Das

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).