Health - Optometry experts

Introduction

Optometry is the health profession that involves the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye diseases and vision difficulties.

Optometrists provide a wide range of services including:

• Vision testing
  
• Writing prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses
  
• Assessing fitness to drive
  
• Assessing vision problems in children
  
• Assessing and treating eye allergies
  

At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.

Expertise in Action

Optometry expert witnesses may be essential in providing expert opinion on:

• Whether the standard of care provided by another Optometrist was reasonably competent
  
• Whether an individual is able to see well enough to perform their duties correctly
  
• Whether there was medical negligence or malpractice by an Optometrist
  

Sample Reports

For some fields of expertise we have some sample sections of de-identified reports. Please contact our office if you are interested in a sample.

Cost

The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:

• The need for a view or inspection of a location
• The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
• Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
• Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype

Relevant Articles Giving evidence in court: how the system works

Health professionals may become involved in the court process as a party whose conduct is being examined, as a factual witness regarding the health care or treatment of a patient or as an expert. It is important that prior to giving evidence, the health professional understands their role in the case.

Relevant Cases Jones v Jackson [2013] VCC 2

It was alleged that the defendant, an optometrist, failed to perform a visual field test assessment and failed to diagnose open angle glaucoma. The condition was ultimately diagnosed years later when another optometrist performed the test.

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