Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Vision Expert

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

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 attorneys in matters involving ophthalmology and vision-related medical claims. His areas of expertise include cataract surgery complications, refractive surgery outcomes, intraocular lens selection and refractive surprise, delayed or missed ophthalmic diagnoses, postoperative infections such as endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, glaucoma management, optic nerve disease, and ocular complications related to systemic disease such as diabetes. He also has expertise in evaluating visual symptoms related to neurologic conditions including traumatic brain injury (TBI), visual field loss, optic neuropathies, and other neuro-ophthalmic complaints. In addition, Dr. Krad is experienced in the interpretation and clinical use of ophthalmic diagnostic technologies, including wide-field retinal imaging systems such as the Optos ultra-widefield retinal imaging system, optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, and other diagnostic modalities used in modern ophthalmic practice. As a practicing ophthalmic surgeon, Dr. Krad regularly evaluates and manages surgical complications and complex ophthalmic conditions. His work requires careful review of medical records, diagnostic testing, surgical reports, and postoperative outcomes. Through this experience, he has developed expertise in identifying potential deviations from the ophthalmic standard of care as well as recognizing complications that may occur despite appropriate treatment. Dr. Krad has a particular interest in the evaluation of visual outcomes following cataract and refractive surgery, including issues involving intraocular lens power calculations, dysphotopsia, residual refractive error, and patient expectations regarding postoperative vision. He is also experienced in the diagnosis and management of vision-threatening conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, ocular infections, and neuro-ophthalmic disorders. Dr. Krad is available to review cases involving a wide range of ophthalmology-related issues, including cataract surgery complications, refractive surgery complications (LASIK/PRK), intraocular lens selection and power calculation disputes, refractive surprise, dysphotopsia, retained lens fragments, endophthalmitis, retinal detachment diagnosis and management, glaucoma diagnosis or delayed treatment, missed or delayed ophthalmic diagnoses, postoperative infections, ocular trauma, visual complaints after head injury or traumatic brain injury, informed consent issues, ophthalmic diagnostic testing interpretation, and other ophthalmic standard-of-care concerns. Dr. Krad is available for medical record review, case merit evaluation, written reports, deposition, and trial testimony. He provides objective, thorough, and efficient medical record review and delivers clear, well-reasoned opinions regarding ophthalmic standard of care, causation, and damages in a timely and professional manner.