Eye surgery requires steady hands and great expertise. We protect the rights of those in New Jersey who have lost part or all of their vision due to malpractice of eye surgeons. The three most common types of surgery are to remove cataracts, to repair a detached retina, failure to diagnose and/or treat glaucoma, and LASIK.

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. It is a common condition associated with aging, but can also occur due to injury, certain medications, or medical conditions. Cataracts typically develop slowly over time and can eventually interfere with daily activities such as reading or driving. Treatment usually involves surgical removal of the cloudy lens and replacement with an artificial lens.

During cataract surgery, a tiny slit is made on the side of the eye. Ultrasound is used to break apart the cloudy lens. The pieces of the lens are vacuumed out of the eye and a new lens is inserted in its place. Although cataract surgery has been performed for decades, it can go wrong and have dreadful complications for patients, such as:

Any of these complications during or after eye surgery can cause a significant loss of vision. Careful follow-up care after cataract surgery is necessary to monitor the replacement lens to ensure it does not move and to make sure it is working correctly. If the lens slides around in the fragile bag that holds it, it may have to be repositioned or replaced entirely. If you have a poor result after cataract surgery, due to eye surgery malpractice, contact our New Jersey cataract surgery malpractice attorneys to discuss whether it is the result of medical surgery malpractice.

Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition where the retina, the layer of tissue at the back of the eye that detects light and sends visual information to the brain, pulls away from its normal position. This detachment can occur due to various reasons such as injury, aging, or underlying eye conditions. Symptoms of retinal detachment include sudden onset of floaters (spots or specks that float in the field of vision), flashes of light, and a curtain-like shadow over the visual field. If left untreated, retinal detachment can lead to permanent vision loss. Prompt medical attention is crucial to prevent further damage and restore vision. Treatment typically involves surgical procedures to reattach the retina and prevent further detachment.

As the name implies, retinal detachment occurs when the retina becomes detached from the eye due to a tear. Retinal detachment can be caused in several ways:

It is critical to diagnose and treat retinal detachment quickly. Delayed diagnosis or delayed treatment allows the tear to get bigger, which reduces the likelihood of successful eye surgery to reattach the retina. The sole treatment for a detached retina is eye surgery, hopefully, before any loss of vision occurs. If you have a poor result after retinal detachment surgery, or due to eye surgery malpractice, contact our New Jersey retinal detachment & eye surgery malpractice attorneys to discuss whether it is a result of surgery malpractice.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, potentially leading to vision loss and blindness. Due to its lack of noticeable symptoms in the early stages, it is important for patients to do regular eye exams and for the optometrist to properly diagnose it as soon as possible. However, with its sometime lack of symptoms it is unfortunately common that optometrists or ophthalmologists  fail to diagnose it or treat it properly, which is considered malpractice. Learn more about our involvement with glaucoma malpractice cases by contacting our experienced eye surgery attorneys today.

At Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman in New Jersey, we have won many lawsuits involving eye surgery malpractice. We have also been named to the Best New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys list by the Best Lawyers in America, and we have a proven track record of winning multi-million dollar settlements for our clients who have suffered malpractice which has caused vision problems or blindness, such as a $3.9 million settlement for a woman whose doctor severed the medial rectus muscle of her eye, causing double vision and chronic pain. Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of eye surgery malpractice during cataract surgery, retinal detachment surgery, glaucoma misdiagnosis, or LASIK in New Jersey, contact Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman. One of our talented eye malpractice lawyers will respond as soon as possible to discuss your malpractice case.