Laser Eye and Cataract Surgery
Although the technology is still relatively new, more people are turning to laser eye surgery as a way of freeing themselves from the constraints of wearing glasses. If the surgery is performed well, it can lead to greater clarity of vision for the patient. The patient’s quality of life will be improved and the surgery is not terribly long either. However, contemplating on having any form of eye surgery is a big decision, and unfortunately in some rare cases, complications do occur.
Laser eye surgery is normally used to correct long and short sightedness. The surgery involves cutting a flap in the cornea and then reshaping it using a laser, before replacing the flap. It is possible for some to experience dry eyes in the months following the surgery.
Complications and risks involved in the surgery
There are many benefits of having laser eye surgery, but what about the risks? For instance some patients come out of the surgery with new visual problems, such as developing a glare. Other patients experience dry eyes. In addition, some candidates are not suitable for laser eye surgery at all. It is the doctor’s duty to screen the candidate thoroughly in order to establish the candidate’s suitability.
The complications experienced by patients can vary from case to case. In the more serious cases the patient can experience complete loss of vision. In others the problems are less serious such as suffering from dry eyes.
Undergoing Cataract surgery
Cataracts usually cause impaired vision for elder patients. It is a degenerative disorder, however it can also have other causes. Cataract surgery is usually performed to improve the patient’s eyesight and this is done by the lens of the eye being broken down into tiny pieces which are removed through a small cut in the eye. The lens is then replaced with an artificial one.
The majority of cataract surgeries are performed successfully with no long-term problems for the patient. However, on rare occasions a surgeon can make a mistake, such as inserting the wrong lens. This would usually occur if the pre-operative assessment was not run properly which led to misleading results.
The doctor should inform their patient of the risks involved in the surgery before it is carried out. Although the doctor may be unable to inform the patient of every possible risk, the main risks should be highlighted to the patient. This is particularly the case with serious ones, such as blindness.
The process of making a claim
There are a number of things that will be considered such as:
* The type of injury that was sustained
* Your recovery rate from the injury and whether it has any long term consequences
* The amount of losses you incur as a result of the injury
Our specialist solicitors have a great deal of experience dealing with these types of claims. If you have suffered an injury as a result of your surgery, our solicitors should be able to help you with your claim.
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