Mr Jas Singh
Ophthalmology
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Mr Jas Singh

Ophthalmologist in Edinburgh

BSc Hons MSc MBChB FRCS(Ed) FRCOphth

GMC: 3193002

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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.

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Credentials

GMC: ‍3193002

Professional experience

• More than 35 years of experience
• Consultant ophthalmologist, Eye Surgery Scotland present)

Sub-specialties

• Complex cataract surgery
• Diabetic vitreous haemorrhage
• Victrectomy for children
• Intravitreal injections

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Positions in public associations

• Examiner, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Chair of the Training Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Teaching posts

• Extensive experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level

Education

• BSc Hons, University of St Andrews
• MSc, University of St Andrews
• MBChB, University of Glasgow
• FRCS Ed, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
• Vitreo-Retinal Fellowship, Lions Eye Institute

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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.
• D Mitry, J Singh, D Yorston, MA Rehman Siddqui, AL Murphy, AF Wright, BW Fleck, H Campbell & DG Charteris. The fellow Eye in retinal detachment: findings from the Scottish Retinal Detachment Study. Br J Ophthalmol published online March 3, 2011 doi: 10.1136/bjo.2010.194852
• Gupta A, Singh J & Dhillon B Cataract classification system for risk stratification in surgery: Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Volume 37, Issue 7 , Pages 1363-1364, July 2011

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Prizes and awards

• Research Awards for Retinal Detachment Studies

Professional membership

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
• Member of the British & Eire Association of Vitreo-Retinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
• Member of the European Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

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Languages spoken

English
Punjabi

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Cataracts

Epiretinal membrane

Eye floaters

Macular hole

Retinal detachment

Retinal detachment surgery

Chalazion

Contact lens related problems

Corneal diseases

Emergency eye care

Eye flashes

Eyelid lump

Glaucoma drainage devices

Glaucoma surgery

Myopia

Paediatric ophthalmology

Retinal tear

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)

Vitreomacular traction

Glaucoma

Cornea

Retina

Visual impairment

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Eye Surgery Scotland

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