Ophthalmology Expert Witness & Medical-Legal Consultant
Comprehensive Ophthalmology | Cataract Surgery | Glaucoma & migs | Oculoplastic & Eyelid Surgery
Objective, evidence-based medical opinions for plaintiff and defense attorneys in matters involving comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery and complications, glaucoma and MIGS, oculoplastic and cosmetic eyelid surgery, ocular trauma, corneal disease and injury, retinal disease, and vision loss.
BOARD-CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST
37+ YEARS OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & SURGICAL EXPERIENCE
APPROXIMATELY 50,000+ SURGICAL PROCEDURES
FOUNDER OF A LEADING OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE & AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
3× INTERNATIONAL TEDX SPEAKER
Recognized for Explaining Complex Medical Concepts Clearly
EMILIO M. JUSTO, MD, FAAO, FAACS
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist 37+ Years of Clinical & Surgical Experience
Trusted by attorneys seeking objective, evidence-based medical opinions for litigation, case evaluation, and expert testimony for both Plaintiff and Defendant Counsel.
THE EXPERT EYE
Medical-Legal Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Expert Witness & Medical-Legal Consultant
Emilio M. Justo, M.D., FAAO, FAACS provides independent medical review and expert witness services to attorneys nationwide.
His clinical and surgical experience spans comprehensive ophthalmology, advanced cataract surgery and premium IOL technology, glaucoma diagnosis and management, SLT and MIGS, functional oculoplastic surgery, and cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Dr. Justo assists counsel with medical record review, standard-of-care analysis, medical causation and damages, informed consent, surgical complications, postoperative management, independent medical examinations, expert reports and affidavits, depositions, trial testimony, and attorney consultation.
His more than 37 years of clinical practice and high-volume surgical experience provide a real-world foundation for evaluating complex ophthalmic medical and surgical issues, including medical malpractice matters. As a physician educator and three-time TEDx speaker, Dr. Justo is experienced in explaining complex medical concepts clearly and understandably to attorneys, judges, and juries.
SERVING BOTH PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE COUNSEL
Medical Expert Witness Services
Dr. Emilio M. Justo provides independent, objective medical expert services to both plaintiff and defense counsel in ophthalmology-related litigation. Each case is evaluated on its individual medical facts, applicable standard of care, and available medical evidence.
Medical Record Review & Case Screening
Comprehensive review of medical records, diagnostic testing, operative reports, imaging, photographs, deposition testimony, and other relevant materials to identify key medical issues, strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas requiring further investigation.
Standard of Care Evaluation
Independent assessment of whether ophthalmic diagnosis, treatment, surgical decision-making, informed consent, operative care, and postoperative management were consistent with the applicable standard of care.
Medical Causation & Damages
Evaluation of whether an alleged act or omission caused or contributed to the claimed ophthalmic injury, including assessment of alternative causes, pre-existing disease, disease progression, visual impairment, prognosis, and claimed damages.
Independent Medical Examinations
Independent ophthalmic examinations when appropriate, including review of relevant records and diagnostic findings and assessment of current ocular condition, visual function, prognosis, and alleged injury.
Expert Reports & Affidavits
Clear, well-supported preliminary and formal expert opinions, reports, declarations, and affidavits addressing standard of care, causation, damages, and other ophthalmic issues relevant to the litigation.
Deposition & Trial Testimony
Clear, evidence-based explanation of complex ophthalmic medical and surgical issues during deposition and trial, with an emphasis on communicating technical concepts accurately and understandably.
Attorney Consultation
Ongoing consultation with counsel regarding medical records, ophthalmic terminology, opposing expert opinions, deposition preparation, medical literature, demonstrative concepts, and other medical issues arising throughout litigation.
Available for BOTH PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE matters
Why Attorneys Work with Dr. Justo
MEDICAL EXPERTISE. CLEAR COMMUNICATION. OBJECTIVE OPINIONS.
Whether you're evaluating a potential claim or preparing for litigation, Dr. Emilio Justo provides objective, evidence-based medical expertise you can rely on.
Specialized Expertise
More than 37 years of experience in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, glaucoma, macular degeneration, functional oculoplastic and cosmetic eyelid surgery, providing attorneys with specialized medical expertise for complex cases.
Objective & Evidence-Based
Every opinion is grounded in medical evidence, current standards of care, and independent clinical judgment.
Trusted Communicator
An internationally recognized speaker known for translating complex medical concepts into language attorneys, judges, and juries can understand.
READY TO DISCUSS YOUR CASE?
Whether you're evaluating a potential claim, preparing for deposition, or heading to trial, Emilio Justo, M.D. delivers objective medical expertise to help you build a stronger case.
Areas of Ophthalmology Expertise
Dr. Emilio M. Justo brings more than 37 years of clinical and surgical experience in comprehensive ophthalmology and approximately 50,000 ophthalmic and oculoplastic procedures to the evaluation of medical-legal matters involving eye disease, injury, surgery, and visual impairment.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Evaluation of cases involving diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disease, diagnostic testing, delayed or missed diagnosis, treatment and referral decisions, informed consent, postoperative care, disease progression, visual impairment, and vision loss.
Cataract Surgery & Complications
Extensive experience in conventional and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, premium intraocular lenses, toric and multifocal IOLs, intraoperative aberrometry (ORA), surgical indications and technique, informed consent, IOL selection, postoperative management, and cataract surgical complications.
Glaucoma, SLT & MIGS
Diagnosis and longitudinal management of glaucoma, including intraocular pressure management, optic nerve assessment, OCT and visual-field interpretation, medical therapy, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), disease progression, and treatment decision-making.
Oculoplastic & Eyelid Surgery
Extensive experience in functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery, including upper and lower blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, brow lift, ectropion and entropion repair, canthoplasty, eyelid malposition, and CO2 laser-assisted eyelid and facial surgery. Case review may include surgical indications and technique, functional versus cosmetic considerations, informed consent, postoperative management, complications, outcomes, and causation.
Ocular Trauma, Corneal Disease & Eye Injury
Evaluation of ocular trauma and eye injury, corneal abrasions, infectious keratitis and corneal ulcers, postoperative infection, ocular surface complications, visual impairment, prognosis, and the relationship between an alleged injury or departure from the standard of care and the resulting visual outcome.
Retinal & Medical Ophthalmic Disease
As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Justo has decades of experience evaluating and managing patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal and medical ophthalmic conditions, including recognition of disease progression, appropriate diagnostic testing, treatment decisions, referral to subspecialty care, and assessment of resulting visual loss.
Standard of Care, Causation & Visual Outcomes
Evaluation of whether ophthalmic care was consistent with the applicable standard of care and, when a departure is alleged,
SUBMIT A CASE
If you are seeking an experienced ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon to provide independent medical review, expert consultation, or litigation support, we welcome your inquiry
Serving attorneys nationwide.