Vision was lost, but negligence was not seen
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August - 2026, Posted On: 01 August 2026
A patient who lost vision after a laser eye procedure approached the consumer forum alleging that the treatment itself had been wrongly advised and negligently performed. The legal battle eventually turned on a recurring medico-legal distinction: complication versus negligence.
The patient had undergone an earlier cataract surgery and later developed blurred vision in the same eye. He was advised YAG laser treatment. Soon after the procedure, retinal detachment occurred, ultimately resulting in severe visual loss.