If you or a loved one has suffered due to poor treatment for a health condition involving your eyes, you could be entitled to make an ophthalmology compensation claim. Contact our medical negligence solicitors on 033 3344 9600 or complete our online enquiry form.
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the eye such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
If an Ophthalmologist does not diagnose and appropriately treat these conditions at the earliest opportunity, there can be a risk of damage to sight and in the worst cases, complete loss of vision.
With advances in technology and treatment becoming more affordable, more people than ever are opting to undergo laser eye surgery to improve their sight. This type of procedure is usually done at the client’s request rather than at the recommendation of a healthcare professional. Therefore, those providing the treatment should fully assess your suitability for surgery and give you detailed advice about the risks and benefits involved in such a procedure allowing you to make an informed decision before you proceed.
Common claims for ophthalmology compensation include:
If you or a loved one has suffered as a consequence of negligent ophthalmic treatment, you could be entitled to compensation by making an ophthalmology claim. Our team of friendly and professional medical negligence solicitors can help you get the compensation you require.
We may be able to assist you with your opthalmology claim on a no win, no fee basis giving you the reassurance that you will not have to pay anything if the claim is unsuccessful. Our team of medical negligence specialists will be happy to discuss your funding options in detail.
Opthalmology negligence claims must be brought within 3 years of the date of the alleged negligence or from the date on which you first knew or suspected that you were injured as a result of the alleged negligence.
There are limited exceptions to this rule for claims involving children and protected parties as well as claims brought on behalf of an estate.
Our team of clinical negligence specialists can advise you further on the applicable limitation date when discussing your claim.
Contact us today on 033 3344 9600 to discuss a potential ophthalmology compensation claim with one of our medical negligence experts.
An award of £25,000.00 for the delay in diagnosis and treatment of retinal haemorrhage resulting in complete loss of vision in the left eye
