HELLING v. CAREY

No. 42775.

83 Wn.2d 514 (1974)

519 P.2d 981

MORRISON P. HELLING et al., Petitioners, v. THOMAS F. CAREY et al., Respondents.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

March 14, 1974.


HUNTER, J.

This case arises from a malpractice action instituted by the plaintiff (petitioner), Barbara Helling.

The plaintiff suffers from primary open angle glaucoma. Primary open angle glaucoma is essentially a condition of the eye in which there is an interference in the ease with which the nourishing fluids can flow out of the eye. Such a condition results in pressure gradually rising above the normal level to such an extent that damage is produced to...

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