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?

There are many benefits of having laser eye surgery, but what about the risks? For instance some patients come out of the surgery with new visual problems, such as developing a glare. Other patients experience dry eyes. In addition, some candidates are not suitable for laser eye surgery at all. It is the doctor's duty to screen the candidate thoroughly in order to establish the candidate's suitability.

The complications experienced by patients can vary from case to case. In the more serious cases the patient can experience complete loss of vision. In others the problems are less serious such as suffering from dry eyes.

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 after surgery are rare but can occur. In order to establish a claim, it will have to be seen whether there was negligence in the pre-operative screening, the actual eye surgery, or in the post-operative.

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.

Will I be able to make my claim?

This will depend on a few things such as:

* The nature and extent of your injury

* The recovery rate from the injury and any implications for future long-term consequences

* The extent of losses you incur as a result 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.