Duane M. Bryant, MD
Ophthalmology Expert Witness
Duane M. Bryant, M.D., is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of clinical, surgical, teaching, and medico-legal experience. Licensed in California, he has built a multifaceted career encompassing private ophthalmology practice, academic instruction, and long-standing forensic consulting.
Dr. Bryant earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, and an M.S. in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University in Maryland. He completed a flexible medical internship at Maryland General Hospital and an ophthalmology residency at The Friedenwald Eye Institute, where he later served as a teaching attending physician.
His clinical practice has focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, branch and central retinal vein occlusions, ocular trauma, and vision loss or visual impairment. His surgical and procedural expertise includes cataract and glaucoma surgery, laser procedures for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, laser treatment for retinal vein occlusions, management of macular degeneration, and intravitreal Avastin injections. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds advanced laser certifications.
Since 2004, Dr. Bryant has maintained a dedicated forensic and expert witness consulting practice, providing independent medical examinations, expert reports and testimony, peer reviews, impairment ratings, nexus letters, and life care planning input. His litigation experience includes matters involving surgical complications, glaucoma management, retinal disease, ocular trauma, and vision-related causation and damages in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He is widely regarded for producing clear, objective, and timely expert reports and for his professionalism during deposition and courtroom proceedings.
Expert Witness Services
Expert analysis of patient records, diagnostic imaging, and clinical history to determine the cause of visual impairment, eye disease progression, or surgical outcomes
Preparation of detailed, evidence-based reports and professional courtroom testimony on ophthalmic conditions, treatment standards, and causation analysis.
Conducts thorough, unbiased examinations to assess injury, impairment, or disease progression in cases such as ocular trauma, vision loss, or surgical complications.
Reviews clinical management, surgical procedures, and adherence to standards of care, providing opinions on whether treatment met accepted ophthalmologic guidelines.
Evaluates the degree of permanent visual impairment using established guidelines and provides input on long-term care needs related to vision loss.
Drafts specialized letters linking ocular injuries or conditions to specific incidents, accidents, or exposures for legal, insurance, or military purposes.
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