Dr Meg Das

About

Dr Meg Das is a leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon and ophthalmologist based in Edinburgh who specialises in diabetic retinopathy, macular hole and macular degeneration (AMD), alongside macular oedema, retinal vein occlusion and vitreomacular traction. Her NHS bases are The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and Edinburgh University Hospitals.

She is highly qualified with an MBBS from the University of North Bengal, a DO and MRCS (Ed) as well as a FRCS. Dr Das, who has over 15 years of experience in her field, trained in Glasgow and the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, where she undertook a fellowship. 

In combination with her impressive qualifications, training and career achievements, Dr Das takes an active role in both postgraduate and undergraduate education. Currently she’s an educational 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 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, and the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.     

Education

• Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Ophthalmology (January 2018 – present) • Educational supervisor, Postgraduate ophthalmology trainees