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Eye Surgery Claims
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Peter Rigby - Director of Medical Negligence | Last updated on: 22nd August, 2024
We've got your Laser Eye Surgery Claim covered
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If you’ve experienced complications following laser eye surgery, or the procedure didn’t go as expected, we can help you make a laser eye surgery claim. If the procedure was performed negligently, you deserve compensation for any medical expenses, lost wages, and your pain and suffering and we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
With the growing popularity of laser eye surgery, and the risks involved, it is critical that patients receive the highest standard of care. If you believe that you have received negligent treatment in any stage of your laser eye surgery and this has led to any complications, contact us today and we will review your laser eye surgery claim.
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What is Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser eye surgery, or laser vision correction, is a corrective medical treatment performed to improve poor vision caused by conditions such as short-sightedness and astigmatism. The procedure involves the use of lasers to make subtle changes to the shape of the cornea.
There are three main types of laser eye surgery, including: LASIK, SMILE, and surface laser treatments. With these procedures, there are potential risks. All the risks and side effects of the procedure should have been explained to you prior to the treatment. If this was not the case and you have suffered as a result, you could be entitled to make a claim. Contact one of our specialist advisors to know for sure.
What is a Laser Eye Surgery Claim?
Laser eye surgery is a complex procedure requiring a high level of skill and great care from the medical professionals performing it. When a patient does not receive the appropriate standard of care, and this results in complications, it may constitute medical negligence.
An eye surgery claim allows patients who have suffered due to negligent treatment to pursue financial compensation. To have grounds for a successful claim, there must be evidence that the care provided fell below the reasonable standard, and that this directly led to the patient’s injuries or complications. Our specialist team can review the details of your case and advise if you have a valid claim for compensation.
Types of Laser Eye Surgery Negligence Claims
At Patient Claim Line, we have experience representing many different types of laser eye surgery claims which often involve:
- Incorrect information given about surgical risks
- Surgical errors that should or could have been avoided
- Failure to properly diagnose conditions
- Poor post-operative care
- Failure to refer to specialists
- Use of outdated or defective laser technology
This is not an exhaustive list, so if you believe you have received any sort of negligent care surrounding laser eye surgery, it is important to seek advice. By contacting one of our specialist solicitors, we will be able to review your case and guide you through your laser eye surgery claims process.
What are the Consequences of Failed Laser Eye Surgery?
The consequences of negligent laser eye surgery can be life-changing and can include:
- Partial or total blindness
- Visual disturbances
- Unnecessary scarring
- Floaters in vision
If your corrective eye surgery was conducted in a negligent manner, or you sustained injuries due to the inadequate treatment from an ophthalmic surgeon, you could be entitled to compensation. We recommend that you get in touch with our solicitors today to take the first steps towards an eye surgery claim.
No Win No Fee
We operate on a No Win No Fee basis so that you can put forward a claim without any added financial stresses. This means that you can be reassured that you won’t need to pay any fees unless the case is successful and you receive compensation. Any fees would then be deducted from the compensation.
Why Choose Patient Claim Line for your Laser Eye Surgery Claim?
Not just lawyers — medical negligence experts
Patient Claim Line was established in 2014 and consists of a team of medical lawyers specialising in cancer negligence and general medical negligence claims.
At Patient Claim Line we have more than 100 solicitors with a combined experience of over 400 years and they will work on your behalf to achieve the best result possible for you.
It’s not enough to use a solicitor who sometimes covers medical negligence. You need someone who knows this area through and through. That is what the solicitors here at Patient Claim Line do. They deal exclusively in this area of law and are experts in the field.
Frequently asked questions about Laser Eye Surgery Claims
Our expert legal team answer your questions about making a Laser Eye Surgery Claim
One of our past cases received a settlement of £50,000 after delayed treatment resulted in the loss of vision in one eye. However, there is no set amount of compensation that an individual can receive for a claim. Compensation amounts are calculated based on a variety of factors such as: the loss of past or future earnings, additional care expenses, private treatment, medical equipment, home adjustments.
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According to the NHS,1 in 10 people who have laser eye surgery will often need further treatment to get the best results. Other common side effects can include:
- Visual disturbances that usually resolve
- Red marks on the eye that fade over time
- Mild discomfort, sometimes a ‘gritty’ feeling that can last up to 6 months
- Dry eyes
Sometimes, side effects resolve over time. However, if you have experienced persistent complications from laser eye surgery due to negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Our expert medical negligence team can advise if you have the grounds to make an eye surgery claim – schedule a free consultation today to discuss your options.
Claims must be made within three years from the date that you suffered your eye injury, or from the date you first became aware that you suffered an injury due to negligence.
We recommend acting as quickly as possible if you believe you may have a laser eye surgery claim. The sooner you connect with our solicitors, the better they can collect the evidence needed to build a strong case and help you receive the compensation that you are entitled to.
Meet our Laser Eye Surgery Team
Case Study
Vincent's Story
"He's always there for us"
At the age of 2 we noticed our son Vincent had trouble with his hearing. We had this testing over a number of years and were repeatedly told there was nothing wrong.
Initially we thought this was a speech and language problem, this wasn't the case. It took 4 to 5 years of assessments, with the constant response that there was nothing wrong with his hearing. A different test was them carried on Vincent overnight where it was found he was profoundly deaf.
After years of frustration we were finally able to provide Vincent with the support he required and received an implant. This has enable Vincent to be able to hear. The support from our solicitors has enabled to to gain access to specialist which have supported Vincent in closing the gap in his speech he lost out on to his peers.
