You can be sure that you are in expert hands with Vision Scotland. Our surgeons have over 40 years’ combined experience and between them have carried out well in excess of 15,000 cataract surgeries. In fact, we now each perform over 2,500 successful cataract procedures every year, helping patients overcome their sight issues and get back to their confident selves.
MBChB (Glas) MRCSEd (Edin) FRCOphth (Lon)
MBChB FRCOphth (Lon)
MBChB PhD FRCOphth (Lon)
Manjit Mehat is an award-winning eye surgeon who specialises in cataract and retinal surgery, including floaters, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and retinal detachment surgery. He also manages patients for the medical treatment of retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and blood vessel disorders of the retina. Manjit provides a bespoke, patient-centred service for the management of cataract and retinal problems.
Manjit has undertaken 8-years of advanced surgical and research training at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital. This included a two-years retinal surgery fellowship where he performed complex retinal and cataract surgery. His world class surgical training means that you can expect the most advanced clinical and surgical expertise available.
He has modernised inpatient retinal surgery in Edinburgh through the implementation of day-case surgery for all vitrectomy, retinal detachment surgery, macular hole surgery and epiretinal membrane surgery. This practice is supported with over 5 years of safety data from his clinical practice both in Edinburgh and London.
Mr Mehat also performs ultra-small gauge (25g and 27g) vitrectomy surgery for the treatment of retinal and macular diseases including; macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular traction, diabetic retinopathy and surgery for debilitating floaters. He has also introduced posture-free macular hole surgery to Edinburgh.
Manjit also performs micro-incision sutureless cataract surgery and is the point of referral for the management of complex and more challenging cataract surgery. In the private sector he also offers toric and premium intraocular lenses (IOL), to reduce dependence on glasses. He also provides advanced cataract surgery for the treatment of previously complicated cataract surgery, including dropped nucleus, dislocated IOL, exchange of IOL.
Mr Mehat has acclaimed research expertise in retinal disease with a particular focus on the application of gene and stem-cell therapy to treat blindness. He is currently chief surgeon for the first retinal gene therapy trial in Edinburgh. Manjit has also been a senior investigator in the world’s first gene therapy trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2015) and more recently was the lead author for the first stem-cell transplantation for inherited macular degeneration in Europe.
Mr Mehat’s NHS practice is currently based at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavillion in Edinburgh and consults privately at the Spire Shawfair and The Edinburgh Clinic.
MBChB, BSc hons, FRCOphth
Jonathan Foulds is a dynamic and innovative surgeon specialising in both cataract and oculoplastic surgery.
Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Professor Wallace Foulds, an internationally
renowned Scottish Ophthalmologist who helped start up the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Jonathan decided to follow suit into a career in ophthalmology.
Jonathan qualified in 2006 from the University of Dundee Medical School. After completing his medical training, he went on to be accepted onto the East of Scotland, Ophthalmology specialty training programme, before taking up an NHS consultant post in Fife in 2015.
Jonathan works as an NHS Consultant in NHS Fife alongside his work with Vision Scotland. He runs a weekly high volume cataract list within both his NHS and Vision Scotland practices, and is responsible for training the next generation of junior surgeons.
Jonathan would be delighted to meet with you to discuss your surgical needs on an individual basis. He offers cataract surgery using micro-incisional and sutureless techniques, and provides YAG-laser capsulotomy for post cataract surgery clouding.
FRCOphth
Ms. Saidkasimova is an experienced ophthalmologist with over a decade of experience. She holds fellowships from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow, and St Thomas’ Hospital in London. She offers both NHS and private consultations, taking a patient-centric approach by addressing their concerns and explaining surgical procedures.
She’s actively involved in training new ophthalmologists, serving as a training lead for the British and Eire Vitreoretinal Society and an examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Her academic interests are extensive, with numerous publications and speaking engagements in ophthalmology and medical history. Beyond her professional work, Ms. Saidkasimova engages in charitable projects in various countries, including Jerusalem, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, and at the Turkish-Syrian border.
MBChB, FRCOphth
Mr Ken Lai is an experienced and fully accredited Consultant Ophthalmologist, with a special interest in Glaucoma.
Graduating from the University of Edinburgh in 2006, Mr Ken Lai then Carried out his Ophthalmic Specialist Training in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, including subspecialty fellowship training in Glaucoma. Mr Lai worked as Glaucoma specialist/surgeon and general ophthalmologist in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde from 2016.
His professional roles include being the clinical lead for the Glaucoma service in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, as well as being actively involved in lead roles for both undergraduate and postgraduate ophthalmology training.
Mr Lai has a wide array of Glaucoma expertise invarious laser treatments, augmented filtering surgery, drainage device implantation, micro invasive glaucoma surgeries(MIGS) as well as cataract surgery
FRCOphth, MBChB, BEng (Hons)
FRCOphth, MBChB, BEng (Hons)
MBBS MS (Ophthal) FRCSEd FRCOphth FRCS(Glasg)
Our experienced optometrists are experts at diagnosing problems with vision, ocular diseases and also detecting other health issues such as diabetes or high blood pressure. You will meet our friendly team during diagnostics tests and scans, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and working closely with our surgeons to ensure you feel cared for well after your procedure.
BSc(Hons) MCOptom
Optometrist
BSc MCOptom Dip Tp (IP)
After graduating in Glasgow in 2005, Catriona moved to Edinburgh where she still lives with her husband and two young daughters. Over the course of 14 years, she broadened her experiences at a number of independent optometry practices. Where, amongst other things, she gained her independent prescribing qualification.
In 2019 we were lucky enough to welcome her to Vision Scotland where she has been an invaluable asset ever since. Catriona helps with our initial assessments for patients who are interested cataract surgery or refractive surgery, and provides the highest levels of post-op care.
Catriona is also a member of the General Optical Council, the Association of Optometrists and the College of Optometrists.
You will experience exceptional levels of care courtesy of our friendly, dedicated admin team. They are your advocates, ensuring your experience with us is smooth, seamless and even enjoyable.
Commercial Director
Edinburgh
Registered Manager
Vision Scotland Edinburgh
Patient Care Manager
Edinburgh
Patient Care Manager
Stirling
Patient Care Manager
Glasgow
Patient Care Manager
Spire Edinburgh
Patient Care Manager
Glasgow
Secretary and PA
Senior Staff Nurse
Vision Scotland Edinburgh
Theatre Manager
Vision Scotland Edinburgh
Ophthalmic Nurse
Vision Scotland Edinburgh
