Malpractice Litigation in Cornea and Refractive Surgery: A Review of the WestLaw Database

Conclusions: Cornea and refractive surgery is a high-risk subspecialty of ophthalmology. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis and corneal transplant claims were the most commonly litigated entities in this series. Many cases focus on failure to achieve patients' desired expectations after elective refractive procedures or the negligent performance of refractive surgery on patients with contraindications to surgery, both highlighting the importance of detailed informed consent discussions, realistic goal setting with patients, and thorough examinations and preoperative evaluation.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Clinical Science Source Type: research