NHS surgeon censured

A consultant ophthalmic surgeon has been allowed to continue working within the NHS despite three patients suffering damage to their eyes after he operated on them.

The GMC's fitness to practise panel had earlier heard allegations that Dr Philippe Leynaud's surgical skills, and his performance in relation to working within the laws and regulations, and constructive participation in audit, assessment and appraisal were a cause for concern.

It was also alleged that Leynaud's performance was unacceptable in a number of other areas including providing or arranging treatment, assessment of intraocular lens power, and record keeping.

In its ruling the panel said that Leynaud's fitness to practise was impaired and that it was in the public interest, to order his registration to be made conditional forthwith for a period of three years.