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something blurred in the superior and temporal field.

intermittent, variable temporal blur in both eyes.

Less than four months later, on 2 October, he presented at a review with the following complaints: Mr Smith had no presenting complaints, but as a diabetic patient he required six-monthly check-ups. On 12 June 2009, Mr Smith attended a consultation for a routine diabetic review after receiving a recall letter two weeks before, which recommended he make an appointment for a routine check-up. He noted on numerous occasions that his right eye’s vision never returned to the same extent as vision in the left eye had post-operatively, yet both were historically measured at 6/6=. He had had cataract surgery on his right eye in 2002 and four years later, on his left eye. Mr Smith had been a patient of the practice since 2004.

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He not only made allegations regarding the standard of care, but sought $6,000 compensation for the cost of his surgery plus compensation for ‘pain and suffering’. Had the retinal tear or detachment been diagnosed earlier, Mr Smith believed he could have undergone laser treatment rather than surgery. As a result, he required extensive surgery to repair it. A smoker who wore prescription glasses for distance and reading, Mr Smith wrote to the complaints body in his state alleging Ms Jones failed to diagnose a detached retina. The patient, Mr Smith, was a 65-year-old with a history of hypertension and diabetes. Ms Jones had been practising for 13 years. Team Leader, Claims, Avant Mutual Group Limited

Retinal detachment on a wet AMD patient Photo: Retina Gallery