Ophthalmology Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Ophthalmology expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including glaucoma treatment, cataract surgery, retinal diseases, pediatric ophthalmology, and neuro-ophthalmology. Some of the most common specialties also include ocular oncology, corneal diseases, refractive surgery, uveitis, and ocular trauma. They have provided opinions on the effects of medical malpractice, vision loss due to injury or disease, complications from eye surgeries, the impact of medication on eyesight, and standards of care in ophthalmology.

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Dr. Walter Michael Jay, MDView profile

ID: 138748

Dr. Walter Jay, MD

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Illinois

Dr. Walter Jay has over 42 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology. He earned his BS from Loyola University Chicago and his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Chicago Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at UCSF Medical Center. Today, this expert is...

Ophthalmology and Diabetes Expert WitnessView profile

E-008849

Ophthalmology and Diabetes Expert Witness

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Illinois

This board certified ophthalmologist has been practicing medicine for over 10 years, holding top positions at an elite medical university. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists, with over 50 articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He is the former Chief of Vitreoretinal Services at Weiss Memorial Hospitals and is currently an...

Ophthalmology & Retinal Expert WitnessView profile

E-055921

Ophthalmology & Retinal Expert Witness

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Illinois

This board certified expert earned a BS from the University of Michigan and MD from Northwestern University. Residency was completed at the University of California-San Diego. He obtained dual retinal fellowships at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Ophthalmology Expert WitnessView profile

E-071736

Ophthalmology Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified board certified expert earned his BS from the University of Michigan and MD from Northwestern University. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Penn State Hershey Eye Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, respectively. He is actively involved in mentoring, lecturing, and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows in his practice. The expert has...

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Ophthalmology & Medical Retinology Expert WitnessView profile

E-343517

Ophthalmology & Medical Retinology Expert Witness

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This expert is a board-certified ophthalmologist and medical retinology specialist. He earned his BA in psychology from the University of Illinois and his MD from Rush Medical College. He subsequently completed an internship in internal medicine at Advocate Christ Medical Center, a residency in ophthalmology at Summa Health System, and a fellowship in medical retina at the Retina Institute of...

The Average Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Charges $825 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $600

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  • Deposition Fee

    $800

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  • Court Fee

    $1075

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Ophthalmology Expert Witness FAQs

An ophthalmology expert witness provides specialized knowledge in eye diseases, treatments, and surgeries. They can offer insights on standard care, causation, damages, and other medical issues.

Cases involving vision loss, eye injuries, misdiagnosis of eye conditions, surgical errors, or disputes over treatment methods often require an ophthalmology expert witness.

Yes, many ophthalmologists specialize in areas such as pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, or retinal diseases and can provide detailed testimony on these topics.

In a malpractice case, an ophthalmology expert can determine if the standard of care was met, identify any deviations from it, and assess the impact of those deviations on patient outcomes.

Ophthalmology is a rapidly evolving field. An expert with current knowledge can provide accurate information about the latest diagnostic techniques and treatment options.

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