“Dangerous bodily harm’: Ophthalmologist continues to operate despite stroke – two patients go blind. The 63-year-old operated despite having a stroke - with serious consequences for his patients.
Several patients suffered serious damage to their eyes as a result of the procedures. The doctor suffered from motor restrictions after a stroke, but continued to operate - without informing his patients about them. According to Section 224 of the Criminal Code (StGB), this can be punished with a prison sentence of up to ten years.