Ophthalmology and Optometrist Malpractice

Eye Surgery Malpractice

Ophthalmologists and optometrists must meet an accepted standard of professional care when diagnosing and treating their patients' eye conditions. Eye surgery has become easier. With changes in the technology available for eye procedures such as cataract surgery, Lasik and other laser surgery options, more people are undergoing eye surgery than ever before. Many obtain wonderful results and a new lease on life. However, the possibility of a serious eye injury or a long-term medical condition increases with the growth in the number of people undergoing such procedures.

Examples of eye care malpractice

Mistakes during eye surgery can lead to:

• Loss of vision
• Double vision
• Halos
• Severe dry eye syndrome
• Infections
• Retinal detachment

Further, ophthalmologists and optometrists can fail to diagnose medical conditions affecting the eyes. They may fail to find out about the drugs the patient takes that may affect his or her vision. They may misdiagnose conjunctivitis or herpes. This can lead to improper treatment, making the condition worse. If you have experienced vision loss or other serious consequences of ophthalmologist malpractice, speak to an experienced attorney about your options.

Experienced lawyers with the resources to help

At the Advocates Law Firm, LLC, our medical malpractice trial lawyers have many years of litigation experience. Our attorneys include a board-certified physician who is also a lawyer. We are recognized by our peers in the legal profession for our professional standards of ethics and practice and have received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell,* the national lawyer rating service.

Trust your vision malpractice claim to attorneys with the experience and ability to build a strong case for you. Malpractice lawsuits against ophthalmologists and optometrists are complex because of the technical issues involved in eye treatments and surgical procedures. We have the technical and professional resources to investigate such cases. We analyze and evaluate diagnostic timelines, treatment options and recommended medications.

Contact a Connecticut lawyer

At the Advocates Law Firm, LLC, we serve victims of medical malpractice and negligence throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. If you or a loved one suffered from negligence or misconduct during eye surgery or an other ophthalmological procedure, contact us to learn how we can help.

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