Trial for the Blindness of Eight Patients Due to Cataract Surgery
November 15, 2025
The trial of two ophthalmologists accused of negligence that led to the blindness of eight patients during cataract surgery has begun after five years. The doctors face eight charges and could face up to two years in prison if found guilty. The proceedings were postponed to allow for the acceptance of certain facts, thus saving time. The next hearing is scheduled for December 22. This case has shocked the Cypriot society.