Professor Caroline Jan MacEwen

Professor Caroline Jan MacEwen is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmologist known for her clinical expertise in managing complex visual conditions. She provides comprehensive ophthalmic care with a professional and reassuring approach, prioritising the sight and overall wellbeing of her patients. Professor Jan MacEwen works to deliver personalised treatment plans that combine advanced clinical knowledge with attentive, high-quality patient care.

Her primary sub-specialty interests lie in ocular movement disorders, strabismus (squint), and paediatric eye diseases. Professor Jan MacEwen provides specialist expertise in assessing and managing disorders affecting eye alignment, double vision, and eye motility in both children and adults. In addition to her direct patient care, her research in the epidemiology of eye disease actively informs best practices in clinical management and visual health.

Professor Jan MacEwen completed her medical degree at the University of Dundee in 1981 and earned her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1994. Her postgraduate clinical training was undertaken across Glasgow, Dundee, and London. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and a Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 1988. A prominent figure in medical education and professional governance, she is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and has held major national positions, including President of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.

Throughout her career, Professor Jan MacEwen has remained dedicated to advancing healthcare standards, mentoring healthcare professionals, and enhancing patient care services. Patients receiving care under her guidance benefit from extensive clinical expertise, thorough assessments, and a commitment to achieving the best possible health outcomes.