Chappaqua LASIK Injury Lawyers
Recent LASIK Cases and News Topics
- Devadas v. Niksarli, M.D. and Manhattan LASIK Center, PLLC, and NewSight Laser Center, PLLC
- Wymes v. Lustbader, M.D. and LASIKPlus
- Niksarli Verdict - Top of 2009
- Shrieves v. Franklin, M.D.
- FDA Announces: LASIK Quality Of Life Study
- Domeier vs. Whitten, M.D.
- New York Law Journal Online Article
- Chapman v. Horsley, M.D.
- Devadas v. Niksarli, M.D.
- Reed v. Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
- News Coverage of FDA Hearing
- News Coverage of LASIK
- Schiffer v. Speaker
- Cho v. Lee, M.D., & Mid-Manhattan Surgi-Center
- Dew v. Allara
- Mr. Krouner quoted in the Boston Globe
- New York Times Article by Abby Ellin
- Alcon LASIK Laser Recall
LASIK News
Johnson Devadas and Saramma Devadas v. Kevin Niksarli, M.D., Manhattan LASIK Center, PLLC, and NewSight Laser Center, PLLC
- By decision and order dated July 9, 2010, the Honorable Doris Ling-Cohan, Justice of the Supreme Court, New York County, upheld the jury’s record award of $3.1 million for a patient’s claim for past and future pain and suffering in a LASIK malpractice case, Devadas v. Niksarli, Index No. 107637/07 (Supreme Court New York County). Read more...
- Download Order to Deny New Trial (PDF) - July 9, 2010
Chekeim Wymes and Erika Wymes v. Jay Lustbader, M.D., and LCA-Vision, Inc., d/b/a LASIKPlus
$5.6 Million Devadas v. Niksarli Verdict among Top Verdicts of 2009 - Verdict Search Magazine
Laurie Shrieves v. Quentin Franklin, M.D., and LCA-Vision, Inc. d/b/a LASIKPlus
The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) announced that it is working with the Department of Defense and National Eye Institute to study complications arrising from LASIK surgery.
Domeier vs. Whitten, M.D., L. Edward Perraut, Jr. M.D., TLC The Laser Center (Northeast) Inc., Jo Angeles, O.D., Andrew Morgenstern, O.D., Greg W. McGrew, O.D., Paul J. Chmielewski, O.D., and Eyecare Center Of Leesburg, P.C.
New York Law Journal Online Article
Chapman v. Wilson Horsley, M.D., Horsley Eye Center, P.C., and Clear Vision Eye Center, Inc.
Devadas v. Niksarli, M.D., Manhattan LASIK Center, PLLC, and NewSight Laser Center, PLLC
- $5.6 Million LASIK Malpractice Verdict - June 10, 2009
- LASIK Malpractice Suit Press Release - December 16, 2008 - PDF
- Download the Order Granting Protective Order (PDF)
Reed vs. Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
News Coverage of FDA Hearing
- Videos: Todd Krouner speaks at the FDA LASIK hearing
- Todd Krouner FDA Hearing Materials
- Todd J. Krouner was the only Plaintiff's attorney to present at the FDA hearings on post-LASIK complications.
- Todd J. Krouner's Power Point Presentation used at the FDA hearings
- Letter from Todd Krouner to the FDA regarding the April 25, 2008 hearing on post-LASIK results
News Coverage of LASIK
- ABC "Good Morning America" Coverage:
- NBC "Nightly News" Coverage:
- NBC "Today Show" Coverage:
- MSNBC Video of The Today Show Special: Is LASIK Eye Surgery Really Safe?
- April 24: A decade after LASIK surgery first became available, unhappy patients like Matt Kosovolos are eager for the Food and Drug Administration to hear their grievances. NBC's Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell reports.
- April 25: Millions of Americans have undergone LASIK eye surgery safely, but some suffer side effects, prompting government hearings on the procedure. TODAY's Dr. Nancy Snyderman comments.
- Associated Press Articles:
- Associated Press Article - April 26, 2008
In fury and despair, patients harmed by LASIK eye surgery told federal health advisers Friday of severe eye pain, blurred vision and even a son's suicide. The advisers recommended that the government warn more clearly about the risks of the hugely popular operations. - Associated Press Article - April 28, 2008
Analysts say Advanced Medical Optics unhurt by LASIK inquiry - Associated Press Article - April 24, 2008
Lost in the hoopla of ads promising that laser vision surgery lets you toss your glasses is a stark reality: Not everyone's a good candidate and an unlucky few do suffer life-changing side effects -- lost vision, dry eye, night-vision problems.
- Associated Press Article - April 26, 2008
- Wall Street Journal Articles:
- Wall Street Journal Article - April 26, 2008
While past studies generally have found that 95% of LASIK patients are satisfied with their surgery, some patients have complained the surgery left them with damaged eyes and psychological problems. - Wall Street Journal Article - April 24, 2008
Laser vision surgery has helped millions of people see better without corrective lenses. But a small number of patients have experienced troubling aftereffects from the procedure, and the Food and Drug Administration has begun taking a closer look at their complaints.
- Wall Street Journal Article - April 26, 2008
- Morning Star Articles:
- Morning Star - Dow Jones Wire Article - April 25, 2008
An FDA panel said Friday that the agency should improve its guidance on laser vision eye surgery to better inform patients of the surgery's risks.
- Morning Star - Dow Jones Wire Article - April 25, 2008
- WebMD Articles:
- WebMD Article - April 25, 2008
Patients Tell FDA Panel About Serious Side Effects From Corrective Eye Surgery
- WebMD Article - April 25, 2008
Schiffer v. Speaker, TLC, et al.
- $7,250,000 Jury Verdict Form
- Mark Schiffer's Preoperative Corneal Topography
- Textbook Topographical Depiction of Keratoconus Part 1
- Textbook Topographical Depiction of Keratoconus Part 2
- Mark Schiffer's Wave Front Study Post-LASIK/Pre-Transplant
- Decision Denying Summary Judgment and Granting Protective Order for Mark Schiffer's Expert
- New York Law Journal Article
- New York Daily News Article
- Lawyer Weekly US Article
Cho v. David Lee, M.D., and Mid-Manhattan Surgi-Center
- Another Million Dollar Settlement for One Eye
- Download Press Release (PDF) - January 11, 2008
Dew v. Allara
- Former patient sues eye surgeon - The Charleston Gazette - December 7, 2007
- Click here for a case summary and more info.
- Download Order Granting Permission to File Damages Against Allara (PDF)
- Download Amended Complaint (PDF)
- Download the Surrendering of Allara's License to the Medical Board (PDF)
- Download the Surrendered License of Allara (PDF)
- Click here to read the published news article.
- The Charleston Gazette: City Doctor Faces Federal Drug Charges - March 25, 2008
Mr. Krouner quoted in the Boston Globe
New York Times Article by Abby Ellin
Alcon LASIK Laser Recall
