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Ophthalmology experts evaluate the diagnosis and surgical and medical management of eye disease and ocular injury. They are retained to assess whether the standard of care was met in procedures such as cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal repair, and whether missed or delayed diagnoses caused preventable vision loss 12. Board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) -- the nation's oldest medical specialty certifying board, founded in 1916 -- requires passing both a written qualifying examination and a face-to-face oral examination 3. The AAO's Preferred Practice Patterns define evidence-based benchmarks for glaucoma and retinal disease management that courts use to assess standard of care 4. Their analysis addresses both technique and clinical judgment. In litigation they connect alleged deviations to visual impairment and blindness.
The ABO has certified more than 34,000 ophthalmologists since conducting its first certification examinations in 1916, making it the oldest medical specialty certifying board in the United States.
Case Types
Cataract and refractive surgery complications
LASIK and corneal procedure injuries
Missed or delayed diagnosis of glaucoma and retinal disease
Vision loss from delayed treatment
Ophthalmic surgical standard of care disputes
Qualifications
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FAQ
A qualified ophthalmology expert witness should hold board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology, maintain active clinical and surgical practice, and carry current state licensure and surgical privileges. Prior deposition and trial testimony experience in ophthalmology malpractice litigation is strongly preferred.
Ophthalmology experts are retained for cataract and refractive surgery complications, LASIK and corneal procedure injuries, missed or delayed diagnosis of glaucoma and retinal disease, and vision loss from delayed treatment. They also address surgical standard of care and the clinical judgment behind ophthalmic management.
In general, medical expert fees are determined by the expert themselves, based on a variety of criteria. Among those criteria are clinical experience, forensic experience, academic qualifications such as Fellowships, clinical settings, and publications. Vident does have some influence over expert fees by comparing experts within a specialty, but ultimately it is a personal decision by the expert.
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