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, and to reduce the need to wear corrective lenses with 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.

Lasik is an elective eye procedure where the eye surgeon uses a laser or small blade to cut a flap on the patient’s cornea, peels back the flap of the cornea, and then uses a laser to reshape the underlying tissue. The purpose of Lasik surgery is to change the curvature of the patient’s cornea so the patient will no longer need to use glasses or contact lenses to see clearly. The cornea can also be reshaped without cutting, in procedures known as PTK and PRK. Learn more about our involvement in New Jersey Lasik Malpractice Cases.

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, 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, 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.