Ophthalmology Expert Witnesses in Virginia

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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. Christina Butera, MDView profile

ID: 16902

Dr. Christina Butera, MD

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Virginia

This well-credentialed expert earned her BS in chemistry from Otterbein College and her MD from the Medical College of Ohio. After completing her residency in Opthalmology at the George Washington University, she went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at the University of Colorado. She is active in her field as a member of the American Academy of Pediatric...

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Ophthalmology Expert Witness

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Virginia

This expert has over 30 years of experience as a board-certified ophthalmologist, specializing in glaucoma and cataract management and comprehensive ophthalmology. He earned his BA in psychology from Wesleyan University and his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete an internship in transitional medicine and a residency in ophthalmology at Howard University...

Dr. John Sheppard, MDView profile

ID: 17458

Dr. John Sheppard, MD

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Virginia

This highly-qualified, board-certified expert has over 30 years of experience in ophthalmology. He earned his BS in biology, his MS in medicine, and his MD from Brown University. He then went on to complete an internship in pediatrics at the University of Virginia, a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh, and a fellowship in research, cornea, and uveitis at the University of...

Dr. Bruce KiralyView profile

ID: 26824

Dr. Bruce Kiraly

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Virginia

This expert has over 35 years of experience as an optometrist. He earned his BS in chemical engineering from Purdue University and his OD from the University of Alabama. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Richmond Optometric Society. He previously served as a process engineer for Nitrogen Corp. and as the President of Richmond Optometric Society. This expert is...

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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    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.

  • 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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