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LASIK is an extremely popular laser procedure that promised to give everyone perfect vision with minimal pain and almost no downtime. While many LASIK patients do enjoy 20/20 vision today, many others were not so lucky, experiencing permanent damage often caused by poor patient screenings or misuse of technology. While a medical malpractice lawsuit cannot reverse the damage done by negligent LASIK doctors, it can help you recover some compensation for your losses.

What LASIK Victims Should Know About Medical Malpractice Claims

How Does LASIK Work?

Most vision problems are caused by poorly shaped lenses, which cause the eye to focus incorrectly. When used properly, LASIK allows a doctor to make a minute, precise incision in the cornea, which can then be reshaped to improve refraction.

The Side Effects of LASIK

medical malpracticeLike any medical procedure, LASIK surgery isn’t without risks, and patients can suffer negative outcomes even if the doctor does everything right. Some of the most common side effects include sight loss, glares, halos, double vision, and errors reshaping the lens. Even if they were caused by mistake, not all negative outcomes necessarily provide grounds for a medical malpractice case.

When You Can Sue for Medical Malpractice

While LASIK was marketed toward anyone with vision problems, the treatment is not appropriate for everyone. Unfortunately, many patients who were not candidates have been given LASIK, often resulting in serious, life-changing injuries. If you experienced a negative outcome caused by the doctor’s mistake, you’ll need to show they failed to provide the level of care other, similarly trained professionals would have given. Establishing liability in a malpractice case also requires drawing a clear link between their negligence and your injuries, which can be difficult.

 

Proving liability in a medical malpractice case is notoriously complex, which is why victims throughout New York’s Hudson Valley rely on the experienced attorneys at Neimark & Neimark. As a preeminent law firm serving Rockland and Orange counties, they’ve successfully fought for the rights of malpractice victims throughout the area, drawing on their extensive experience and resources to achieve positive results for their clients. Visit their website to learn more about LASIK and medical malpractice, connect on Twitter, and call (888) 725-7424 to schedule a consultation today

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