Retina Group of Florida Data Breach
Retina Group of Florida Data Breach Impacts More Than 152,000 Patients
Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. is investigating a data breach involving Retina Group of Florida, an ophthalmology practice headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident may have exposed the personal and medical information of more than 152,000 patients.
What Happened In This Data Breach?
On September 3, 2025, Retina Group of Florida filed an official notice of a cybersecurity incident with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR). The filing indicates that the breach involved protected health information (PHI), which under federal law must be reported when 500 or more individuals are affected.
While full details about the breach have not yet been disclosed, the filing confirms that PHI belonging to approximately 152,000 individuals was compromised. Retina Group of Florida is expected to begin mailing notification letters to patients whose information was impacted.
What Information Was Exposed?
Although the exact categories of data have not been made public, healthcare breaches reported to HHS typically involve some combination of the following:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Medical record numbers
- Health insurance information
- Diagnostic and treatment details
- Prescription information
This type of information is often used by cybercriminals in identity theft, insurance fraud, and other schemes.
About Retina Group of Florida
Retina Group of Florida operates 22 treatment centers across East, South, and Southwest Gulf Coast Florida. Its 23 board-certified retina specialists and surgeons provide diagnosis and treatment for conditions affecting the retina, macula, vitreous, and related eye structures.
How We Can Help
If you received a breach notification from Retina Group of Florida, your sensitive medical and personal information may be at risk. At Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C., we represent individuals affected by healthcare data breaches nationwide.
You may be entitled to:
- Reimbursement for identity theft and credit monitoring services
- Compensation for time spent monitoring accounts and protecting your identity
- Damages for emotional distress and loss of privacy
- Legal remedies to hold Retina Group of Florida accountable for failing to secure patient data
We offer free, confidential consultations, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Contact Our Data Breach Law Firm Today
Call (205) 322-8880 or complete our secure online form to learn if you qualify for legal action.
Your medical and personal information should have been safeguarded. If Retina Group of Florida failed to protect it, we are here to help you take action.
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