Laser eye surgery

By Ayesha Salim | December 28, 2009 | Popularity: unranked (?)

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.

This procedure involves correcting long and short sightedness. The laser is used to change the shape of the cornea which is the transparent part of the eye which covers the iris and the pupil.

What are the complications and risks?

It should be borne in mind that laser eye surgery is still a relatively new form of surgery, and it is difficult to gather what the long term results will be. Some of the more immediate problems that people have complained about can range from dryness in the eyes to experiencing night vision problems. Furthermore, some candidates are more likely to be less suited to the surgery than others. It is the doctor’s responsibility to spot this early on in the pre-screening assessment.

The complications experienced by patients can vary from case to case. Some patients experience minor problems such as pain and sensitivity which can be solved. However, in other cases the consequences can be particularly serious with some patients suffering from cornea scarring to in some tragic cases even blindness.

Patients 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.

Problems can occur during the surgery through faulty technique or when the wrong lens is inserted. This can happen when the pre-operative assessment is not run properly and leads to misleading and inaccurate results.

It is the doctor’s responsibility to inform their patient of the risks involved in the surgery before the operation is carried out. It may not be possible to go through every risk possible, but the general risks should be highlighted to the patient.

Can I make my claim?

The points below will be considered when examining your claim:

* The nature and extent of your injury

* How long it has take you to recover from the injury and whether it has any long term consequences

* The amount of losses you will be facing as a consequence of the injury

Whatever your situation, our solicitors are experienced in dealing with a number of challenging claims and will be able to assist you in yours. If you feel that you have suffered negligence at the hands of a doctor, our solicitors should be able to help you with your claim.

Ayesha Salim , editor of the UK Lawyers Network, writes articles about solicitor, Personal injury Lawyer, Medical negligence, find a solicitor, legal, lawyer, law help advice, solicitors litigation

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