Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Punjab Commission Orders Rs 2.33 Lakh Compensation for Eye Loss
An 85‑year‑old man in Punjab had surgery on his left eye.
After the first surgery he had pain and the eye got worse.
He went to another hospital, where doctors said the eye was too damaged to recover.
He said the doctors were careless.
The District Consumer Commission looked at the case and said the hospitals did not explain the risks.
They decided the hospitals were negligent and must pay him Rs 2.33 lakh.
The man will also get money for the costs of the surgeries and legal fees.
The case shows that doctors must tell patients about possible problems before surgery, especially for older people who may not understand the paperwork.
An 85‑year‑old man lost vision in his left eye after two surgeries.
The District Consumer Commission found both hospitals negligent for not giving proper informed consent.
The commission ordered the hospitals to refund Rs 33,000 and pay Rs 2 lakh in compensation and litigation expenses.
The decision highlighted the need for clear communication of risks, especially for elderly patients.
The case was heard by President Kuljit Pal Singh and member Ranvir Kaur of the commission.
- Who
- An 85‑year‑old man, two hospitals, and the District Consumer Commission in Punjab
- What
- The commission ordered the hospitals to pay Rs 2.33 lakh for loss of vision after two surgeries
- When
- Decision date not specified in the article
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Medical negligence and lack of informed consent were found
- Payout amount
- Rs 2.33 lakh
- Number of surgeries
- 2
- Patient age
- 85
- Hospital liability
- Both hospitals
- Commission
- District Consumer Commission, Punjab