The increasing popularity of laser eye surgery has left many people spectacle-free and able to gain employment in a better job and enjoy recreational pursuits that they couldn't participate in before.
However, some cases of injury through clinical negligence have arisen from laser eye surgery.
The effects of negligence during laser eye surgery could lead to devastating injuries. In some cases, compensation can be awarded to a patient who has been injured following laser eye surgery.
Injury claims after laser eye surgery
Though injuries from laser eye surgery only occur in less than 5 per cent of patients, there are still major eye injuries that could arise from negligence during laser eye surgery.
Minor complications following laser eye surgery include dry eyes, red eyes and problems with night vision.
However, more serious complications can occur - like sharp pain in the eye and finding your vision worse than it was before. For some injuries, a corneal transplant might even be needed.
If you've been injured during laser eye surgery, you could be eligible to claim clinical negligence compensation.
Making a laser eye surgery claim
Before you make a clinical negligence claim for compensation after laser eye surgery, make sure seek the best information and obtain advice from a professional.
Legal Advice Helpline can provide access to expert solicitors who can provide you with the advice you need to make a claim for compensation after clinical negligence.
You can contact Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042.