Trial on Patient Blindness: Nurse Testifies
May 23, 2026
The trial concerning the blindness of eight patients following cataract surgery at a private clinic in Nicosia has reached a critical point. A nurse testified that certain disposable items were not changed during the surgeries. Her testimony is seen as incriminating for the ophthalmologists who are facing charges. There were tensions during the cross-examination, with the witness expressing displeasure at the defense lawyer's questions. Eight out of ten patients ended up with blindness in one eye.