Louis Clearkin, ChM, FRCS, FRCOphth, DO

Louis Clearkin, ChM, FRCS, FRCOphth, DO is an ophthalmology expert specializing in neuro-ophthalmology and cataract surgery litigation. With a career encompassing functional neurological ophthalmological disease and medical retinal diseases, he brings a nuanced understanding of complex eye conditions to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating trauma-related eye disease, assessing the impact of local anaesthesia in eye surgery, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred in glaucoma management.

Mr. Clearkin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases of ophthalmic trauma, cataract surgery complications, and neuro-ophthalmological disorders. His ChM in Ophthalmology, along with his membership in the Academy of Experts, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving complex eye diseases and surgical outcomes.