Mr Manjit Mehat - Consultant Ophthalmologist in Edinburgh

I specialise in cataract surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions (conditions affecting the back of the eye). I provide both surgical and non-surgical eye care, including advanced cataract and retinal surgery, as well as medical treatments for a wide range of eye diseases.

My approach is patient-centred and personalised. I take time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly, helping you feel informed, reassured and supported throughout your care. As a vitreoretinal specialist surgeon, I am particularly experienced in managing complex and challenging cataract and retinal cases.

I offer private ophthalmology consultations in Edinburgh at Spire Shawfair, Vision Scotland and Nuffield Health, and welcome patients from across Scotland. My NHS practice is based at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh.

I previously trained and worked for eight years at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, where I undertook advanced surgical training in cataract and retinal disease.

Area of Expertise

Mr Mehat completed eight years of advanced surgical training and research at Moorfields Eye Hospital, including a prestigious two-year fellowship in retinal surgery. He uses the latest minimally invasive cataract and retinal surgery techniques, helping to improve patient comfort and recovery. In private practice, he also offers advanced intraocular lens options to reduce dependence on glasses after cataract surgery.

He is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, and a member of BEAVRS, UKISCRS, and the British Medical Association.

In recognition of his research expertise, Mr Mehat was awarded a NHS Research Scotland Career Research Fellowship. He is currently a Principal Investigator for an age-related macular degeneration clinical trial and Chief Surgeon for Edinburgh’s first retinal gene therapy clinical trial.

Specialisms

Cataract surgery including complex & high-risk cases

Surgery for eye floaters

Macular hole surgery

Retinal detachment & retinal tear surgery

Lens replacement surgery

Management of diabetic eye disease

Treatment & injections for wet age-related macular degeneration

Epiretinal membrane surgery

YAG laser treatment