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Eye Cancer Claims

Our Approach

Eye cancer or ocular cancer is a term that incorporates several different cancer types. The type of eye cancer depends on the type of cell that it starts in.

Some different ocular cancers include lymphoma of the eye and melanoma of the eye. Eye cancer is more common in older people save for retinoblastoma which usually affects children under 5 years old.

There are not always obvious symptoms of eye cancer and it is most likely to be picked up during a routine eye test. Possible symptoms include bulging of one eye, complete or partial loss of sight, blurred vision, eye irritation or chronic conjunctivitis.

If there is a failure by an optometrist to pick up on the indications of cancer on an eye test then there may be a legal claim if the cancer is more difficult to treat or there has been an impact on survival prospects as a result of the delay in diagnosis. Short delays may not be sufficient to show that the outcome was affected.

Legal claims can also arise if other medical professionals, such as a GP, do not act upon symptoms suggestive of eye cancer and make a suitable referral. Errors might also occur during eye cancer treatment, such as surgical errors, that can lead to an injury for which compensation can be claimed.

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The team are especially good at being empathetic towards their clients and taking the time to engage with their wider personal context.

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Your claim will be thoroughly investigated by our specialist lawyers, led by a partner. We understand the difficulties with proving claims related to cancer and the emotional distress of bringing a legal case in these circumstances. We work with leading experts in oncology and ophthalmology to assess the strength of a claim.

We then work with further experts to consider a client’s long term needs and the full amount of compensation required. If your cancer is at a more advanced stage as a result of negligence then costs associated with your care and treatment needs may be claimed, along with any loss of earnings and other associated financial losses that you might have.

Our lawyers are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers directories as specialists in clinical negligence cases.

If you or a family member has suffered as a result of failures in treatment relating to ocular cancer, we can support you through the process of bringing a claim for compensation. Where you have lost a loved one, we can also assist in bringing a compensation claim for the dependents of the person who has died. Please contact us to discuss how we can help.

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Eye Cancer Claims

Eye cancer or ocular cancer is a term that incorporates several different cancer types. The type of eye cancer depends on the type of cell that it starts in.

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