Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

Re: optometrist misdiagnosis

Missed retinal problems or misdiagnoses are one of the most commonly litigated eye problems. It's hard to say if it's a good case, I think it will depend mostly on his notes and if they support his diagnosis. If not and his his notes are poor, then I'd say she'd have a good chance. But I will say this. It's generally easy to tell the difference between a mole (called a nevus) and a histoplasmosis scar. And nevi rarely become problems, whereas histoplasmosis is an infection and can reactivate any time.

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Re: optometrist misdiagnosis

I agree with all of the above answers.

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Re: optometrist misdiagnosis

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Re: optometrist misdiagnosis

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Re: optometrist misdiagnosis

Yes, quite possibly there is a case. If the "mole" is something that would have raised suspicion in other optometrists, there may be liability. If the treatment is completely sucessful and there is no loss of vision or other permanent injury, it would be wonderful for your wife, but negatively impact on the damages part of the case. Lots to develop here. Best, M. E. Zuller

Re: optometrist misdiagnosis

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