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Ms Meg Das

Verified Ophthalmology Edinburgh

Ms Meg Das

14 years of experience 5.0 (35 verified reviews)

2,701+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Meg Das at a glance

Ms Meg Das is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Living in Comiston, Edinburgh, in her spare time Meg enjoys walking her dog in the Pentland Hills, cooking both at home and for community events, participating in amateur dramatics and is a Yoga enthusiast.

A leading Consultant Ophthalmologist and Medical Retina Specialist based in Edinburgh, Meg specialises in the management of diabetic retinopathy, macular diseases and retinal vascular disorders. Her NHS practice is based at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh University Hospitals. Her private practice is based at Edinburgh Nuffield Hospital and Clarity Hospital, Edinburgh

Education and Training

Meg is highly qualified with an MBBS and DO from India, and FRCOphth

and FRCS during her Ophthalmology training in Glasgow and Edinburgh. She has completed a Medical Retina Fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion

and has over 20 years of experience in Ophthalmology.

She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London and the Royal College of Physician & Surgeons, Glasgow.

She is also a member of the European Retina, Macula and Vitreous Society (Euretina), the British & Eire association of Medical Retina Specialists and the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Teaching

With an active role in Postgraduate education, Meg is currently an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London and provides teaching, training and assessment for Ophthalmology trainees.

An Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Ophthalmology at the Edinburgh Medical School, Meg has a keen interest in simulation-based training of laser procedures in Ophthalmology and is a Trainer and Member of the Faculty for the Scottish Laser Simulation Course, which is held annually at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh.

She is an Examiner for the Final FRCS Ophthalmology Examinations, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow.

Meg also sits on the Central Recruitment and Selection Panel for the National Ophthalmology Training Programme run by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London and is on the panel for admission to Edinburgh Medical School

In addition to the above activities, Meg is extensively involved in teaching, training and supporting the development of Primary Care Optometrists in the management of medical retinal conditions through NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Lothian Optometry Council.

Management and Innovation

Meg is part of the Advisory group on Macula and Medical Retina Service Improvement at NHS Lothian. This involves providing Senior Ophthalmology expertise to the NHS Lothian Realistic Medicine multidisciplinary appraisal of the drugs used within the Macula Service and influencing regional pathway optimisation and safety of patients presenting with  macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions and diabetes

associated retinopathy.

She contributes specialist medical retina leadership to the planning and design of the new NHS Eye Hospital at Edinburgh, shaping clinical workflows and future facing service delivery models

She also serves on the National Steering Committee for OCT Biomarkers in Diabetic Macular Edema (Abbvie) and the National Advisory Board for Biomarker & Imaging Standards in Retinal Disease (Roche)

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Ms Meg Das

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-445126 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-EA786093 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,032
Annual physical exam 99395 2,310
Vaccination administration 90471 1,798
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 73

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Meg Das
HEADSHOT
Meg Das in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Meg Das at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Meg Das

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Meg Das, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9132/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37033527 · cited by 32
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Meg Das, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9812/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32243202 · cited by 146

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Edinburgh · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-25 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-05 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.meg.das@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

35 verified reviews
4.98
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35 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Ms Meg Das's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Meg Das treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Ms Meg Das is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

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  • What does Meg Das specialise in?

    Meg Das specialises in Ophthalmology in Edinburgh, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Meg Das practise?

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  • What languages does Meg Das speak?

    Meg Das speaks English, Bengali, Hindi.

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