Double Vision Expert Witnesses

WALNUT CREEK, California

Ophthalmology, Optometry - eye trauma, eye injury, eye surgery, vision loss, blurry vision, glaucoma, eye infection, cataract surgery, eye pressure, iritis, retinal detachment, ocular hypertension, macular degeneration, diabetes, chalazion, hordeolum, diplopia, double vision, convergence insufficiency, accommodative insufficiency

RICHARD L. RABIN, M.D., has extensive medical legal experience. He has consulted on a large variety of cases and ophthalmic conditions. Dr. Rabin has served as the Vice Chair of Ophthalmology at John Muir Walnut Creek Hospital since 2021. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Rabin is the President of Walnut Creek Eye Care, a busy surgical ophthalmology and optometry practice in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Rabin has trained numerous residents and medical students. For details, please visit walnutcreekeyes.com/medical-legal-expert-witness-ophthalmology Dr. Rabin has extensive ophthalmology fellowship training in both glaucoma and cataract surgery. He is experienced in treating traumatic eye injuries, cornea, cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmic, and refractive conditions. Dr. Rabin is also an expert in minimally-invasive-gla...

CHICAGO, Illinois

Ophthalmology, Brain Injury Medicine - motor vehicle accident, concussion, MVA, eyelid malpractice, dry eye, glaucoma malpractice, double vision, retinal detachment, phacoemulsification, cataract, dislocated implant, endophthalmitis, cataract malpractice, ocular tuberculosis, brain injury, dizziness, vestibular, balance

CREDENTIALS AND METHODOLOGY Courtesy consultation call to discuss whether I am the right expert for your case, along with retainer and fee estimates. I have authored over 70 papers, textbook chapters, and educational presentations. Topics have covered a wide range of subjects including fundamentals of ophthalmology, glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, oculoplastics, cornea, oculo-dermatology, and retinal disease. I have dual fellowships in oculoplastics and cataract surgery and am board certified. Graduate education and post-graduate training were at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Wills Eye Institute, McGill University, and the University of Montreal. Faculty appointments were at the Illinois Eye Institute, Loyola University, and the University of Chicago. I assumed a leadership role and served as department chair at Weiss Memorial Hospital. Honors include magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Illinois, and Castle Connolly Top Doc...

Corpus Christi, Texas

Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology - ocular trauma, glaucoma, surgical complications, strabismus, visual field loss, visual loss, corneal disorder, diplopia, neuro-ophthalmology, workplace eye injuries, retinal disease, cataract, double vision, motor vehicle related eye injuries, chemical injuries, acute eye conditions, pre-existing eye conditions

Ophthalmology Expert | Ocular Trauma | Vision Loss | Standard of Care Dr. Charlotte Akor, MD is a Yale University graduate and a board-certified ophthalmologist with nearly 20 years of clinical and surgical experience in cases involving ocular trauma, vision loss, general eye disease. She maintains an active general and pediatric ophthalmology practice and serves as a primary participant in her hospital’s trauma call rotation, managing acute ocular injuries and ophthalmic emergencies. Over the course of her career, Dr. Akor has evaluated and treated hundreds of acute ocular trauma cases, including open globe injuries, orbital fractures, intra-ocular foreign bodies, traumatic optic neuropathy, hyphema, retinal detachment, and post-traumatic diplopia. Her trauma exposure includes high-volume call participation at one of the largest and busiest medical centers in the country during her tenure as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at ...

Mansfield, Texas

Optometry, Ophthalmology - Visual impairment, blindness, eye injury, eye disease, acuity injury/impairment, low vision, ocular disease, visual rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, glaucoma, eye trauma, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, visual field loss, vision loss, driving, accident, IME, double vision

Dr. Carolyn Carman is a board certified/diplomate (ABO), residency-certified, licensed, practicing Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist in Texas and former University of Houston Clinical Professor and Clinic Director. She has over 30 years of experience in comprehensive eye care for all ages and specializes in visual impairment due to ocular disease, ocular injury, or brain injury. She has been involved in expert witness testimony for over 20 years and serves both plaintiff and defense counsel. She is available to assist with records review, detailed reports, deposition and trial testimony, case preparation and question development, comprehensive vision evaluations, IMEs, and mobile exams. Dr. Carman is the former Chair of the Texas Optometry Board after receiving 2 Texas Governor appointments. She has served as Chair of multiple national committees including the American Optometric Association Neuro-Optometric Committee (Chair) and the Ethic and Values Committee, was ...