Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Eye Surgeons Face Renewed Scrutiny Over Negligence Allegations
Two eye doctors, a father and his son, are in trouble because people say their surgeries went wrong.
One man lost his eyesight completely and is still waiting for money.
Another man also went blind after his surgery.
The doctors didn't do important health checks before the surgeries.
Many patients are now speaking out about the doctors' mistakes.
Police are investigating, and more victims are joining the case, even after many years.
Father-son eye surgeons are facing legal action for alleged medical negligence.
A 70-year-old patient is still owed Rs 7.1 lakh after losing vision in one eye due to a botched surgery.
A new FIR was filed after a report confirmed negligence leading to blindness in another patient.
One patient's surgery in 2020 lacked pre-operative checks and caused complete vision loss.
More victims, including an actor, are now part of the expanding legal action.
- Who
- Dr. D.V. Pandit and Dr. Chandan Pandit, and multiple patients.
- What
- Eye surgeons are facing legal action for alleged medical negligence.
- When
- Cases span back to at least January 2020, with recent legal actions.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, at Dr. Pandit Eye Surgery and Laser Hospital and NMMC Hospital.
- Why
- Due to allegations of botched surgeries causing blindness and lack of proper care.
Victims' Perspective
Surgeons' Perspective
Surgical Procedures
Victims' Perspective
Patients experienced severe pain during and after surgery.
Surgeons' Perspective
The doctors have not yet responded with their point of view.
Treatment Outcomes
Victims' Perspective
Victims are demanding compensation and better case care.
Surgeons' Perspective
The doctors have not yet responded.
- Doctors Involved
- Dr. D.V. Pandit and Dr. Chandan Pandit
- Location
- Vashi, Navi Mumbai
- Hospital
- Dr. Pandit Eye Surgery and Laser Hospital
- Previous Commission Order
- Rs 7.1 lakh payment (unpaid)
- Victim: Farooquee Ahmed Shaikh
- Lost vision in 2020
- Victim: Rajendra Gupta
- Lost vision in one eye