Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine dedicated to the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. Typical errors that give rise to a claim include:
- Delay in diagnosis of corneal ulcers
- Avoidable loss of vision caused by a delay in diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma
- Substandard cataract surgery
- Substandard laser eye surgery / lens replacement
- Substandard keratoplasty surgery
- Negligent management of retinal detachment
- Eye Injuries due to an accident at work.
An example of one of the cases we have run includes a claim against a hospital for a client with a history of glaucoma. The hospital failed to re-examine our client within a reasonable time period by which point the pressure in her eye had caused huge deterioration in our clients visual field.
We have also acted for clients who have suffered substantial eye injuries due to accidents at work which have included, pieces of debris lodging into our clients eye and face due to the employer failing to supply adequate safety protection..
If you have suffered eye problems or injuries as a result of an ophthalmologist's error, or an accident at work you may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation. Call our clinical negligence team or Personal Injury team for a no obligation discussion on 0121 3550011 we run our medical negligence matters on a No Win No Fee basis.
