Dr Manjit Mehat

Mr Manjit Mehat is an award‑winning Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Edinburgh, specialising in cataract surgery, retinal surgery, and the advanced medical and surgical treatment of a wide range of retinal conditions. Known for his precision, innovation, and exceptional patient care, he provides expert treatment for:

• Cataracts
• Eye floaters
• Macular hole
• Epiretinal membrane (ERM)
• Retinal detachment
• Age‑related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Diabetic eye disease
• Retinal vascular disorders

Mr Mehat combines world‑class surgical skill with cutting‑edge research, making him one of the leading retinal specialists in Scotland.

Expert in cataract & retinal surgery

Mr Mehat has extensive experience in the full range of retinal and cataract procedures, including complex cases requiring advanced surgical expertise. His specialist retinal surgery includes:

• Vitrectomy for floaters, macular conditions, and retinal traction
• Surgery for retinal detachment
• Macular hole and ERM repair
• Cataract surgery, including challenging and premium‑lens cases

Patients value his calm, thorough approach and commitment to achieving the best possible visual outcomes.

World‑class advanced training at Moorfields Eye Hospital

Mr Mehat spent eight years at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, one of the world’s top centres for ophthalmology. His training there included:

• A two‑year retinal surgery fellowship
• Extensive experience in complex retinal and cataract surgery
• Advanced research training in retinal disease, gene therapy, and stem‑cell treatments

This depth of experience places him among the most comprehensively trained retinal surgeons in the UK.

Leading researcher in gene & stem‑cell therapy for retinal disease

Mr Mehat is internationally recognised for his research into innovative treatments for inherited and acquired retinal conditions.

Highlights include:

• Chief surgeon for Edinburgh’s first retinal gene therapy trial
• Senior investigator in the world’s first gene therapy trial to treat blindness, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2015)
• Lead author for the first European stem‑cell transplantation trial for inherited macular degeneration

His pioneering work ensures his patients benefit from the most advanced scientific and clinical developments in ophthalmology.

Current NHS and Private Practice

Mr Mehat’s NHS practice is based at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, where he specialises in retinal disease and complex surgical care.

He consults privately at The Edinburgh Hospital, providing accessible, high‑quality treatment for patients seeking expert evaluation and advanced retinal or cataract surgery.

More information is available at: https://www.edinburgheyesurgery.co.uk/

A leading retina & cataract specialist in Edinburgh

With award‑winning expertise, world‑class training, and a pioneering role in retinal gene and stem‑cell therapy, Mr Manjit Mehat is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s leading specialists in cataract and retinal surgery. His combination of surgical excellence, research leadership, and patient‑centred care ensures the highest standard of treatment for those with retinal and visual conditions.