Laser Eye Surgery Claims
Vision correction surgery (also known as
Lasik, Lasek and PRK) is a surgical procedure that more and more
people are turning to. It involves the use of a laser to change
the shape of the cornea.
Laser eye surgery is an increasingly
popular option for people who suffer with astigmatism, short
sightedness or long sightedness. In most cases laser eye surgery
can remove the need for a person to wear glasses or contact
lenses.
As with all forms of surgery, there are
some risks involved. All of which should be discussed in great
detail with the patient prior to the procedure taking place so
that proper informed consent can be guaranteed. For example,
some patients having undergone laser eye surgery have complained
about night vision problems, and eye dryness, but these possible
side effects normally calm down after time. They wouldn’t
usually give rise to a medical negligence claim as they should
have been discussed with the patient before the treatment.
A case could potentially be made for
medical negligence if the patient had undergone laser eye
surgery and there had been a surgical error during the
treatment, or the patient’s eyesight had actually deteriorated
after the operation and continued to get worse on an on-going
basis. In extreme cases, if the equipment had not been operated
correctly or the surgeon had made an error it has been known for
patients to lose their sight.
Medical negligence, eye injury claims
are not just limited to laser eye surgery. Other errors in
medical treatment can also lead to impaired vision or even
blindness.
These errors include:
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Failure to diagnosis and treat eye
conditions, such as glaucoma
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Substandard
treatment of serious eye infections
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Errors in the treatment of eye
injuries
Cataract
Surgery
Cataracts are one of the most common eye
problems that people suffer with, and it is often age related.
Most patients have successful surgery and enjoy the benefits of
the procedure. There are occasions when something may go wrong
during the operation. You may have a claim for clinical
negligence because of faulty technique during the surgery and
insertion of the wrong type of lens due to a proper
pre-operative assessment not being carried out.
Retinal
Detachment
A detached retina is a very serious
condition and can lead to further complications, even sight
loss. Early diagnosis is very important. You may have a case of
clinical negligence if you do not get a proper diagnosis. Early
signs of retinal detachment are often picked up by opticians
during routine eye tests and patients should then be referred to
their GP and then on to an ophthalmologist.
If you have suffered as a result of any
form of substandard treatment or care, contact us today and we
will put you in touch with one of our specialist Medical
Negligence Solicitors, who will be able to assist you in making
a claim.
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