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Dr. Duane F. Austin is a board-certified ophthalmologist and co-founder of Connecticut Eye Center in West Hartford and Avon, affiliated with local surgical centers and regional care networks. He continues to practice; in 2022 he was fined and reprimanded by Connecticut’s medical board for procedural lapses during cataract surgeries.
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Received a fine and formal reprimand from the Connecticut Medical Examining Board in 2022 for surgical protocol violations.
Findings cited failures in patient-verification steps, incomplete surgical “time-out” procedures, and incorrect lens confirmation during cataract operations.
Reports do not document confirmed injuries, but regulators determined the conduct fell below accepted surgical standards.
Another physician at the same practice previously faced a reprimand for surgery on the wrong eye, prompting questions about quality oversight.
Lookup available through Connecticut’s Department of Public Health license and disciplinary databases for current standing and official records.
Some prospective patients may view the documented reprimand and fine as indicators to evaluate surgical practices and safety measures before selecting care.
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Medical board reprimands Dr. Duane F. Austin over cataract surgery protocol violations.
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CT Insider notes Dr. Duane F. Austin was fined $40K for surgical protocol violations in 2022.
Investigation claims Dr. Duane F. Austin used fake DMCA notices to suppress adverse news and reviews online.
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Dr. Duane F. Austin is a board-certified ophthalmologist practicing in West Hartford, Connecticut, his professional record has been tarnished by a significant disciplinary action from the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, which fined him $40,000 and issued a formal reprimand for procedural lapses during cataract surgeries that resulted in incorrect lens implants for multiple patients
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Patient feedback and online review sites document mixed surgical outcomes and lingering dissatisfaction, with a notable number of patients reporting complications such as glare, suboptimal vision correction, and inadequate follow-up care after procedures, which raises questions about consistency in clinical execution and post-operative care protocols in his practice.
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