Vision Loss Expert Witnesses

Vision loss expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on vision loss. The vision loss expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Blindness, Emergency Medicine, Laser Surgery, Medical Billing, Nurse, Ophthalmology, and Optometry.

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Nathan J. Abraham, MD

Abraham Eye Center

Valencia, California
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Eye trauma, ruptured globe, retinopathy, cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, PRK, laser vision correction, refractive surgery, refractive lens exchange, SMILE, cornea, corneal transplants, corneal ulcers, pterygium surgery, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, retina, vision loss, blindness, endophthalmitis
My Vision Is To Improve Sight!TM"; the slogan I created, trademarked, and use as a compass to guide to how I treat every patient, every visit. I am a Board Certified, solo-practice comprehensive ophthalmologist that specializes in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. I completed internship in Internal Medicine at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. I then went on to ophthalmology training at Howard University in Washington, D.C. I continued training with completion of a fellowship in Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery at the prestigious UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles, CA. I am certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and an active member of the American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO). I have also been involved in clinical research studies aimed at maximizing visual outcomes in patients with high degrees of irregular astigmatism undergoing cataract surgery. My research experience in ophthalmology has helped guide my clinical p...
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Richard L Rabin, MD

Glaucoma, Trauma, Cataract - Expert Eye Surgeon

Walnut Creek Eye Care

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...
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Omar Krad, MD

Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Vision Expert

HOPE Cataract & Laser

Fullerton, California
Ophthalmology, Blindness - Cataract Surgery, Lens Implants / IOLs, IOL Exchange, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK / SMILE / PRK, Vision Loss, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Optos, TBI, Refractive Surgery
Dr. Omar Krad is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and anterior segment surgery. He has been practicing ophthalmology in Southern California for 15 years and has performed thousands of ophthalmic surgical procedures. His clinical practice includes the medical and surgical management of a wide range of eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, optic nerve disorders, ocular surface disease, and other conditions affecting vision. Dr. Krad received his Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago and his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Northwestern University. Dr. Krad then completed his ophthalmology residency training at Loyola University Medical Center and Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, where he received extensive training in medical and surgical ophthalmology. Dr. Krad is available for expert witness consultation for both plaintiff and defense att...
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Duane M Bryant, M.D.

Ocular Trauma, Med Mal, Visual Impairment

Duane M. Bryant, M.D.

Chula Vista, California
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Ophthalmologist, Cataract, Glaucoma, Ophthalmic Trauma, Intra-vitreal Injection, Eye Injury, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vein Occlusion, Macular Degeneration, Vision Loss, Medical Malpractice, Nexus Letters, Visual Impairment, Optometrist, Ocular Trauma
I am a seasoned ophthalmologist with over 35 years of clinical experience with cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, branch vein occlusion, and central retinal vein occlusion. Surgical experience with cataracts, glaucoma, laser surgery for glaucoma, laser surgery for diabetic retinopathy, laser surgery for central vein occlusion and branch retinal vein occlusion, intravitreal Avastin injections. I have been involved in expert witness, peer chart review, and IME work for more than 20 years.
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Andrew F. Calman, MD, PhD

Experienced Comprehensive Ophthalmology Expert

Premier Eyecare

San Francisco, California
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, eye, vision, eye injury, eye injuries, retina, macula, eye surgery, vision loss, patent, antitrust, eyedrops, pharmaceuticals, coding, reimbursement
DR. ANDREW CALMAN, a full-time, board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with an active surgical practice, has served as an expert witness in over 300 cases including patent, antitrust, injury, class action, and malpractice cases, including some of the largest judgments and settlements in ophthalmology. Yet he brings the same detailed analysis, diligence, energy, accessibility, and authenticity to all his cases, large and small. For detailed information, including cases, clients, and retaining attorneys, please visit www.andrewcalmanmd.com As Past President of the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and Associate Clinical Professor at UC-San Francisco, Dr. Andrew Calman brings comprehensive expertise in eye diseases, injuries and surgery, as well as outstanding availability and responsiveness. Attorneys have repeatedly praised Dr. Calman's deposition and courtroom skills. Most cases have settled favorably after his expert report or deposition. Dr. Calman is als...
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Kim M Pimentel, RN, BSN, MICN

Nurse Expert Witness in Emergency Medicine

Nurse 911 Corp

Los Angeles, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse - prehospital care, behavioral health, vision loss, suicide , delayed treatment, stroke fallouts, falls, Nurse UCLA, missed sepsis, emergency room boarding patient, triage errors, mental health, restraints, behavioral detainment, Safety injury prevention, failure to rescue, wrongful death, nurse standard of care, causation analysis
Kim Pimentel, BSN, RN, MICN, CPI Instructor Emergency Nursing Expert Witness | Triage | Sepsis | Stroke | Patient Safety | Emergency Department Negligence I am an Emergency Department Clinical Nurse, Triage Nurse, and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) with more than 23 years of experience practicing at a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center. My practice focuses on emergency department standards of care, patient safety, triage decision-making, and identification of preventable failures resulting in serious injury, disability, vision loss, neurological impairment, cardiac arrest, or death. I provide expert analysis involving: • Sepsis misdiagnosis, delayed recognition, delayed treatment, and failure-to-rescue events • Missed stroke diagnosis, delayed stroke activation, delayed imaging, and neurological deterioration • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), acute glaucoma, elevated intraocular pressure, retinal emergencies, and preventable visio...
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Gabriela A Rifkin, JD, MD

Gabriela Rifkin, JD, MD, PA

Parkland, Florida
Ophthalmology - comprehensive ophthalmology, law degree, eye, surgeon, comprehensive, glaucoma, vision, malpractice, anterior segment, diabetes, vision loss, pterygium, cataract, eye injury, eye doctor
Gabriela Rifkin, J.D., M.D., is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist, offering medical and surgical eye care for a variety of conditions. She has experience with cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, conjunctivitis, and many other conditions and diseases affecting the eyes and vision. Dr. Rifkin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her medical degree and her law degree. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital in the Chicagoland area, followed by residency in ophthalmology at the University of Rochester in upstate New York. Her research has been accepted for posters and presentations at meetings and she has been published in IOVS, a prestigious ophthalmology journal . She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
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Thomas D Tyler, MD, PhD

Rathdrum, Idaho
Ophthalmology - Vision Loss, Ocular Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuroophthalmology, Sight Disorders, Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, Optic Nerve, Eye Trauma, Eye Injury, Malpractice, Cataract, Glaucoma, Surgery, Complications, Standard of Care, Blindness, NeuroOptometry
Thomas Tyler, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with extensive experience in the development of medical devices. Dr. Tyler is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Tyler is part of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tyler holds an active California medical license. Dr. Tyler provides comprehensive record review and Independent Medical Examinations; verbal and written reports provided in a timely manner; depositions/court testimony for defense or plaintiff.
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Michael J Heiferman, MD

Ophthalmology Professor and Retinal Surgeon

Chicago, Illinois
Ophthalmology, Laser Surgery - Retina Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Eye Trauma, Endophthalmitis, Eye Surgery, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Laser, Laser Injury, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Macula Degeneration, Ocular Tumor, Vision Loss, Intravitreal Injection, Eye Injection, Intraocular Foreign Body, Retained Lens Fragment, Macular Edema, Eye Hemorrhage
Board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery and ocular oncology. Extensive experience in managing retinal detachments, cataract surgery complications, macular surgery, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, and intraocular tumors. Director of a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship, international lecturer, published author of 50+ peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, and principal investigator on federally funded ophthalmic research. BA, MD, and MBA from Northwestern, Ophthalmology Residency at Northwestern, Retinal Surgery Fellowship at UIC, and Ocular Oncology Fellowship at Stanford. Experienced in case review, complication analysis, informed consent, and standard-of-care evaluation.
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Adam P Beck

Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery Expert

Adam P Beck, M.D., Esq.

Andover, Massachusetts
Ophthalmology, Medical Billing - Ophthalmology Expert Witness, Fraud & Abuse, Retina Surgery, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Uveitis, Oculoplastics, Optometry, Ophthalmology Standard of Care, Eye Surgery, LASIK, Vision Loss, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Insurance Billing Disputes, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice
Adam P. Beck, M.D., Esq. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and attorney with extensive experience in clinical ophthalmology, vitreoretinal disease, medical billing, and medical-legal analysis. Dr. Beck is the President of New England Eye and Facial Specialists and has been in private practice since 2005, providing comprehensive ophthalmology care with particular expertise in vitreoretinal disease and retinal surgery. Dr. Beck completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and previously served as a Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, where he supervised residents and fellows in the diagnosis and management of complex ophthalmic disease. In addition to his medical training, Dr. Beck earned a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Massachusetts School of Law and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and the United States District Court. This dual background provides a unique perspective on issues involving stand...
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John C Galanis, MD FACS

Expert cataract surgery, glaucoma, and eye disease

Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri
Ophthalmology, Optometry - cataract surgery malpractice, glaucoma surgery malpractice, LASIK, PRK, refractive surgery, implant lens, vision loss, eye trauma, cornea, retina, optic nerve, orbit, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ophthalmology, ophthalmologist, macula, retinal detachment, patent litigation
* Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology * Fellowship in glaucoma, Estelle Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California * Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology * Fellow, American College of Surgeons * Board of Directors, St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired * Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology - St. Louis University School of Medicine * Adjunct Assistant Professor- University of Missouri St. Louis School of Optometry * Excellent communication skills -experienced speaker to the public and medical professionals * 25 years of experience as an expert witness in ophthalmology * Qualified as an expert in state and federal court * Experienced in deposition and trial testimony * Available for plaintiff and defense cases * Experienced in patent litigation. * I have served as an expert witness in several major intellectual property cases for pharmaceutical companies and ophthalmic device manufacturers. * Feel free to...
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Kim M Pimentel, RN, BSN, MICN

Nurse Expert Witness in Emergency Medicine

Nurse 911 Corp

New York
Emergency Medicine, Nurse - prehospital care, behavioral health, vision loss, suicide , delayed treatment, stroke fallouts, falls, Nurse UCLA, missed sepsis, emergency room boarding patient, triage errors, mental health, restraints, behavioral detainment, Safety injury prevention, failure to rescue, wrongful death, nurse standard of care, causation analysis
Kim Pimentel, BSN, RN, MICN, CPI Instructor Emergency Nursing Expert Witness | Triage | Sepsis | Stroke | Patient Safety | Emergency Department Negligence I am an Emergency Department Clinical Nurse, Triage Nurse, and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) with more than 23 years of experience practicing at a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center. My practice focuses on emergency department standards of care, patient safety, triage decision-making, and identification of preventable failures resulting in serious injury, disability, vision loss, neurological impairment, cardiac arrest, or death. I provide expert analysis involving: • Sepsis misdiagnosis, delayed recognition, delayed treatment, and failure-to-rescue events • Missed stroke diagnosis, delayed stroke activation, delayed imaging, and neurological deterioration • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), acute glaucoma, elevated intraocular pressure, retinal emergencies, and preventable visio...
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Carolyn Carman, OD, FAAO

Vision Loss Expert; State&Nationwide/International

Low Vision Centers of Texas/VisionMAX

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 ...
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Peter Charron, OD, FOVDR

Eye Care & Neuro Optometry Expert Witness

Charron Vision Therapy

Bellingham, Washington
Optometry, Blindness - Vision Loss, Neuro Optometry, Eye Injuries, Head Injuries, Eye Diseases, TBI, Vision Rehabilitation, Pediatric Eye Care, Comprehensive Optometry, Vision Therapy, Vision & Headaches, Vision & Dizziness, Post Concussion Syndrome, Eye Infections
I am available immediately for IMEs, expert witness services, chart reviews, depositions, and trial testimony. I enjoy the challenge of simplifying complex visual issues for attorneys, judges, and juries. I own a private practice optometry clinic managing cases in eye disease, comprehensive eye care, and vision disorders secondary to brain injuries. I earned a fellowship through the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA) in 2013 which reflects my expertise in vision therapy and vision rehabilitation. I am frequently invited to guest lecture on TBI and vision impairments for graduate level University students. Through 16 years of clinical practice, I have become an expert in functional vision problems, Post Concussion Syndrome, visually related headaches, vision loss/blindness, and visual-vestibular disorders. I am prompt, thorough, affable, and easy to communicate with.
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Jacqueline W Wong, MD

Ophthalmic Advisory Group, LLC

Bainbridge Island, Washington
Ophthalmology, Optometry - Eye Trauma Injuries, Eye Surgery Complications, Eye Infections, Vision Loss, Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Toxicity from Medications, Eye Complications from surgical procedures, Medical-Legal Evaluations
I have been a practicing comprehensive ophthalmologist and specialized vitreoretinal surgeon since 1996. While serving as Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas Tech University, I gained extensive expertise in managing complicated eye disorders, ocular surgical complications, eye trauma, and eye infections. I have utilized my clinical experience in work as a QA/UR reviewer for many carriers as well as in reviewing and being both a defense and plaintiff expert witness for ophthalmology malpractice and personal injury cases. My goal is to always deliver balanced unbiased objective expert opinions in a cost-effective timely manner.