Medical Malpractice - Lasik Surgery
More than one million people undergo laser eye surgery each year. The vast majority of these patients are pleased with the outcome of the procedure. However, nearly 50,000 suffer vision complications and sometimes debilitating symptoms.
The laser eye surgery industry, also known as "LASIK," sometimes puts profits ahead of quality treatment. Most doctors who perform the procedure are reputable and well trained. The intense competition to win patients, however, leads many laser clinics to reduce prices to levels that are unsustainable. To recover from these revenue losses, clinics are forced to perform dozens of procedures each day, compromising the safety and well being of patients. As a result, five percent of those who undergo LASIK procedures suffer from a worsened vision, inflammation, dry eyes, or difficulty driving at night due to an acute sensitivity to glare. Some of these adverse outcomes may become permanent, while others will fade or disappear over time.
A typical LASIK surgery takes about fifteen minutes. A flap is cut on the front of the eye by the surgeon, moving it out of the way in order to present access to the cornea. The cornea is then reshaped in order to correct the patient's vision.
The simple, fast nature of the procedure entices many patients to undergo LASIK surgery. However, as with any medical procedure, there can be serious complications, and despite concise consent forms, many patients do not fully understand the risks.
As more LASIK surgeries performed, more errors and complications arise. Disgruntled patients turn to the courts for compensation. Over 100 medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed, with some patients winning hundreds of thousands of dollars against negligent clinics and doctors.
If you or a loved one has suffered injury or permanent damage as a result of LASIK surgery, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
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