Cataract surgery mishap

Posted by tjmarcotte @tjmarcotte, Jan 11 10:10am

Had routine cataract surgery in my left eye in January 2024. Head was not strapped down and eye was not numb enough. When scalpel was inserted into the eye, I jumped up causing a 5 mm incision in the eye. Dr tried for a year and then finally said there's nothing he can do. My eyesight in that eye is 100/20 with glasses. Has anybody else experienced something like this?

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Were you sedated during the procedure?

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I have never heard of that happening, but I can imagine it in my worst nightmare. Seems like the doc would have tested the numbness before coming at you with a scalpel.

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@celia16

Were you sedated during the procedure?

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Just a local. the eye supposedly.

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@mosaics

I have never heard of that happening, but I can imagine it in my worst nightmare. Seems like the doc would have tested the numbness before coming at you with a scalpel.

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My thoughts exactly.

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@tjmarcotte

My thoughts exactly.

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Have you gotten a legal consult? I might do that without delay.

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The statute of limitations runs out pretty quick on medical mal practice. I seem to remember it’s two years from incident. If it were me, I’d pursue that. It will be hard to find a lawyer to take the case if it’s not a big payout. So if you want to go that route, you need to get on it immediately.

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I would need to know a lot more prior to discussing legal action. The doctor and staff keep significant records of the procedure. You gave access to most of these records - sign a release for them and evaluate the records.

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