Dr Mei-Ling Cheng is a highly respected Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a profound specialism in Glaucoma (medical, lasers and surgery), offering a complete spectrum of non-surgical and surgical interventions, alongside exceptional Cataract surgery. Hailing from Yorkshire, Dr Cheng’s impressive medical journey began with honours at Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ Medical School, King’s College London. With over 14 years of dedicated experience in Ophthalmology, 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. This extensive training and experience firmly establish her as a leading authority in her field.
Dr Cheng is distinguished as one of only a select few Ophthalmologists in Scotland capable of providing a full range of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS). These pioneering ‘keyhole’ procedures offer significant advantages for patients, including enhanced safety and remarkably quicker recovery times compared to conventional glaucoma surgery. Beyond her highly specialised glaucoma expertise, Dr Cheng is also exceptionally skilled in performing both routine and intricate cataract surgeries, consistently delivering outstanding patient outcomes. Her commitment extends beyond clinical practice to a fervent dedication to medical education, evidenced by her past role as a trainee representative on the board of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and her current position as an examiner for both the College and the University of Edinburgh. Furthermore, she actively shapes the future of ophthalmology as a Clinical Supervisor, devoted to training and mentoring the next generation of Ophthalmologists and Glaucoma specialists.
