Not using ‘modern method of surgery’ – Ophthalmologist held negligent by the Supreme Court
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June - 2024, Posted On: 01 June 2024
The patient, a thirteen-year-old boy, sustained serious injury in the right eye. He initially consulted an eye centre where the doctor diagnosed traumatic cataract and advised surgery.
Thereafter he approached the ophthalmologist at another hospital. Diagnosis of traumatic cataract was confirmed and surgery was performed. However, the young boy experienced irritation, pain and blood clotting. Despite medications, his condition showed no improvement.
He was taken to yet another hospital where they were informed by another doctor that there was retinal detachment which had led to permanent loss of vision in the right eye.