Ophthalmology Surgery Negligence

What is Ophthalmology surgery negligence?

Ophthalmic negligence refers to situations where a healthcare professional, typically an ophthalmologist or optometrist, fails to provide a standard level of care resulting in harm to the patient's eyesight or overall eye health. Negligence can manifest in various forms, including misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, prescription errors, or inadequate post-operative care.

While most eye treatments are performed safely, sometimes doctors make mistakes that can lead to reduced sight or even blindness. If you’ve suffered as a result of mistakes made during either during NHS or private ophthalmic treatment, we can help you seek compensation.

Ophthalmic treatment can involve:

• laser eye surgery
• cataract, corneal or vitreo-retinal surgery
• eye muscle surgery (strabismus treatment)
• glaucoma treatments
• retina re-attachment
• transplants
• blocked tear duct procedures
• incorrect proscriptions for glasses, contact lenses, eye drops and medication
• misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
• laser eye treatment for correction of long or short sightedness
• cataract surgery, particularly concerning the pre-op consenting and counselling process
• management of a foreign body in eye
• delay in diagnosis and treatment of Glaucoma
• delay in diagnosis and treatment of specific eye infections
• trauma to eyes and subsequent management
• corneal abrasions
• traumatic retinal detachment
• diabetic retinopathy

Why Pursue a Personal Injury Claim?

We understand the impact that issues with your eyesight can have on work and everyday life. That’s why we'll make sure that your compensation takes this into account and will help you to receive expert treatment or buy special equipment to help you live as independently as possible.

• Financial Compensation: Medical negligence can result in substantial medical expenses, ongoing costs, and loss of income. A personal injury claim can help you secure the financial compensation needed to cover these expenses and ensure a stable future.
• Rehabilitation and Support: Recovering often requires extensive rehabilitation and ongoing support. A successful personal injury claim can provide the resources necessary for specialised treatments, therapy, and assistance to enhance your recovery process.
• Holding Responsible Parties Accountable: By pursuing a personal injury claim, you not only seek compensation but also hold those responsible for the negligence accountable. The claim can also help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Compensation from a personal injury claim can enable you to access the best available medical care, support services, and medical technologies.

A compensation can cover:

• Loss of earnings arising due to the negligence
• Costs of treatment, therapies and equipment
• Ongoing care costs
• Lifestyle changes to accommodate any condition
• Physical and psychological conditions arising from negligence

Compensation Routes

If you or a loved one has suffered negligence in relation to their eye treatment, don't hesitate to contact us. Our solicitors understand the complex and long-lasting challenges posed by negligent eye surgery and treatments. 

We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case and discuss your legal options. There are time scales and you should contact us as soon as possible to investigate an action for you

Your well-being is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with the legal representation you need during this challenging time.

Contact Us

Get in touch if you or a loved one has experienced an injury reach out to Speir Buchan today. We are here to provide not only expert legal guidance but also an understanding of the physical, emotional, and financial challenges you face. Together, we will work towards securing the compensation you deserve.