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I have provided expert witness services in 14 states, with many cases still active. I am board certified in ophthalmology with dual fellowships in oculoplastics and cataract surgery. My resident and fellowship training were at the University of Chicago, Wills Eye Institute, McGill University, and Universite de Montreal. I held faculty positions at the Illinois Eye Institute, Loyola University Chicago, and the University of Chicago. During this time, I authored 70 posters, papers, textbook chapters, and lectures, with presentations at regional and national meetings. I was selected to Castle Connolly and Top Doctors over multiple years. Chairmanship of Ophthalmology at a local hospital gave me insights into hospital bylaws and emergency room protocols. A strength of my methodology is the case review, informed by the use of precise terminology and clear communication. My reports can be converted into attestations or filings. I undertake the perspective of the treating physician to try to understand their actions at various inflection points. The review looks at office visits, operative reports, imaging studies, patient narratives, and timelines before, during, and after the events in question. What is not documented can be as important as what is explicitly stated. A fresh set of eyes attuned to an active review process can offer new insights. This forensic approach forms the basis for my opinions vis-a-vis standard of care, causation, and damages. (See Article 1.) My training took place before the widespread use of imaging modalities such as MRI and OCT. A careful history and thorough physical exam were often necessary to arrive at a diagnosis. The zeitgas ("Listen to the patient, he's telling you the diagnosis.") was history taking, physical examination, and differential diagnosis. Plaintiff's counsel are often exploring various causation theories and may be seeking an early assessment of the medical issues. In defense work there may already be an attestation, expert report, or filing. Since no two cases are exactly the same, an introductory conversation with the attorney can be helpful. My mobile phone number is 773-899-1032, please leave a voice message, or send a text. I can be emailed through SEAK or at lstone@stoneeyecenter.com. An informative discussion of ophthalmic standard-of-care issues can be found on my web site ophthalmologyexpert.net, in the "Areas of Expertise" section.