Limerick boy with severe visual defect not picked up by HSE checks awarded €100k

Boy's eyesight was checked twice when he was three and five by HSE-run service but no defect was detected or action taken

Boy was brought to an optician in March 2013 and a severe visual defect was discovered, which warranted immediate action, court heard. Picture: Collins Courts

A 14-year old boy whose vision problem was not picked up in health checks when he was young has settled a High Court action against the HSE for €100,000.

Conor Nee's eyesight was checked by the HSE-run Community Child Health Services when he was over three years' old and again when he was nearly five years' of age but no defect was detected or action taken, it was claimed.