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Ms Mei-Ling Cheng

Ophthalmology Edinburgh

Ms Mei-Ling Cheng

2 years of experience

4,303+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Mei-Ling Cheng at a glance

Ms Mei-Ling Cheng is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Ms. Mei-Ling Cheng is an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist based in Edinburgh.  She is a specialist in Glaucoma (medical, lasers, surgical) and Complex Cataract surgery.  Hailing from Yorkshire and with over 14 years of dedicated experience in Ophthalmology, Ms Cheng’s impressive medical journey began with honours at Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ Medical School, King’s College London. Her comprehensive Ophthalmic Specialist Training was meticulously undertaken in Edinburgh, further refined by two advanced fellowships, including at the prestigious Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre.  She is one of only a select few Ophthalmologists in Scotland with expertise in a range of Minimal Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS), along with traditional Glaucoma surgeries.

Ms Cheng holds substantive NHS consultant posts at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh and the Borders General Hospital in Melrose.

Education and training:

Ms Cheng is actively involved in postgraduate medical education. She serves as an Examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the University of Edinburgh.  She is an Hononary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, and works as a Clinical Supervisor supporting the training of ophthalmology trainees and glaucoma specialists. She previously served as a trainee representative on the board of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Treatments offered:

• Medical glaucoma assessment and management

• Laser glaucoma treatments

• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)

• Conventional glaucoma surgery

• Cataract surgery

• YAG laser capsulotomy

• Combined cataract and glaucoma procedures

• Glaucoma monitoring clinics

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

— Ms Mei-Ling Cheng

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-580534 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-D34A099C · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,183
Annual physical exam 99395 2,465
Vaccination administration 90471 2,913
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,894

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mei-Ling Cheng in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mei-Ling Cheng with the team
WITH TEAM
Mei-Ling Cheng at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 118s
Meet Mei-Ling Cheng

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Mei-Ling Cheng, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2865/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30421599 · cited by 175
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Mei-Ling Cheng, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8646/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38921688 · cited by 117
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Mei-Ling Cheng, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4511/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33010491 · cited by 107
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Mei-Ling Cheng, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8897/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33945956 · cited by 177

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mei.ling.cheng@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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 Mei-Ling Cheng's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Mei-Ling Cheng 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.

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