Independent Expert Witness Services in Retinal Detachment, Cataract Surgery, Ocular Trauma and Ophthalmic Negligence Cases
Consultant Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Mr Kurt Spiteri Cornish is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon with extensive experience providing independent expert witness services in ophthalmology and medical negligence litigation.
He accepts instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and provides expert opinion on breach of duty, causation, condition and prognosis in a wide range of ophthalmic matters. His medico-legal practice encompasses complex cases involving retinal disease, cataract surgery, ocular trauma and other conditions affecting vision.
Areas of Expertise
Mr Cornish provides expert evidence in cases involving:
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal tears and retinal disease
- Vitreo-retinal surgery
- Cataract surgery and cataract surgery complications
- Ocular trauma and eye injuries
- Loss of vision claims
- Medical negligence involving ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic negligence claims
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular disorders
- Vitreous haemorrhage
- General ophthalmology matters
Expert Witness Services
As an experienced ophthalmology expert witness, Mr Cornish prepares reports for court proceedings, advises on liability and causation issues, provides supplementary reports and participates in joint expert discussions where required.
His evidence is based upon extensive clinical experience in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery, allowing him to provide balanced and independent opinions in complex medico-legal disputes.
Retinal Detachment Expert Witness
Retinal detachment claims can involve allegations of delayed diagnosis, delayed referral, inappropriate management or poor surgical outcomes. Mr Cornish is able to provide specialist opinion on the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of retinal detachment and related vitreoretinal conditions.
He regularly deals with issues surrounding visual outcomes, surgical intervention, ongoing treatment requirements and long-term prognosis following retinal disease and injury.
Cataract Surgery Negligence Claims
Mr Cornish provides expert opinion in matters involving cataract surgery, including allegations relating to surgical complications, consent, diagnosis, post-operative management and visual outcomes.
His expertise enables him to assess whether treatment provided met the standard expected of a reasonably competent ophthalmologist and whether any alleged breach caused injury or loss.
Why Instruct Mr Kurt Spiteri Cornish?
- Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon
- Extensive medico-legal experience
- Instructions accepted from claimant and defendant solicitors
- Independent and objective expert opinion
- Experience in complex ophthalmic litigation
Contact an Ophthalmology Expert Witness
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