David B. Leach, MD, FACS — Board-Certified Ophthalmology Expert Witness for Eye Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases
Ophthalmology Case ConsultingMalpractice · Personal injury · Workers comp · Civil Litigation
Board-certified ophthalmologist providing independent expert opinions and testimony on standard of care, causation, and visual impairment for plaintiff and defense counsel involved in complex litigation.
My approach
The principles guiding my expert work are the same ones guiding my daily patient care: close attention to the facts, thoughtful evaluation of the evidence, and careful application of sound judgment.
Scope of review
My independent opinions are grounded in active clinical practice and peer-reviewed literature and span the full range of ophthalmic litigation.
Retinal detachment, wet macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, endophthalmitis, temporal ("Giant Cell") arteritis, anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION/AION), glaucoma, and claims of failure to diagnose and treat.
Adverse outcomes following blepharoplasty, intravitreal injection and laser; claims of secondary glaucoma, dry eye, IOL dislocation, and medication or steroid-induced toxicity.
Posterior capsule rupture, dropped nucleus, postoperative infection, IOL power and selection errors, LASIK and PRK outcomes, informed-consent disputes.
Open-globe and orbital injury, chemical burns, surgical fires, and vision loss from assault, auto accidents, workplace hazards and suspected or alleged triage failures.
Whether the incident caused the visual deficit, or whether the findings reflect prior, degenerative or unrelated disease.
Permanent visual impairment and disability ratings, functional vision loss, and input on future treatment and life-care needs.
Ocular injury from devices, drugs, chemicals, and workplace or environmental exposures, with mechanism and causation analysis.
Independent medical exams, record review, and merit screening for plaintiff, defense, and insurance counsel.
Signed reports, affidavits, deposition, and trial testimony that explain ophthalmic care and outcomes in terms a lay jury can easily understand.
How an engagement works
A short call to confirm no conflict exists and to verify the case fits my area of expertise before any records change hands.
An initial review of key records followed by a candid verbal opinion on whether the standard of care was met.
A signed report or affidavit setting out the basis for each opinion in plain, defensible terms.
Clear, composed testimony that explains ophthalmic care to a lay jury without overstating the science.
Qualifications
Retained across the docket
I take both plaintiff and defense engagements across malpractice, personal injury, and civil matters, because credibility on the stand comes from integrity and consistency in the process, not from taking sides. Every review is held to the same standard regardless of who retains me.
No obligation
Tell me about your case and where it stands. We'll see if I'm the right fit, run a conflict check at no cost to you, then talk through next steps together.