Abstract:Purpose Gaining understanding of glaucoma-related malpractice litigation may highlight ways to improve patient care and minimize risk of litigation. This study aims to analyze the outcomes and characteristics of glaucoma-related malpractice litigation. Materials and Methods The Westlaw legal database (Thomson Reuters, New York, NY, USA) was used to identify cases regarding ‘malpractice’ AND ‘glaucoma’ or related terms. Cases were analyzed for characteristics such as alleged cause of malpractice, outcome, and d… Show more
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