Former Employee Accused of Altering Patient Records at Evansville Optometry Office
A former employee at an optometry office in Evansville, Indiana, is accused of deleting her own bill and altering hundreds of patient records, leading to charges of theft, fraud, and modifying computer data.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 14, 2026 — A former employee of an optometry office located in Evansville, Indiana, is facing multiple charges following allegations of significant data manipulation. The individual is accused of deleting her personal billing information and altering hundreds of patient records within the office’s computer system.
The alleged actions have resulted in the former employee being charged with theft, fraud, and modifying computer data. Specific details regarding the timeline of these alleged alterations or the exact number of patient records affected beyond “hundreds” were not immediately available.
The reported incident raises concerns about data integrity and patient privacy within healthcare settings. Investigations into the scope and impact of the altered records are ongoing. The names of the accused individual and the specific optometry office were not provided in the available information.
The charges indicate a serious breach of trust and potential violations of data security protocols. Authorities are investigating the extent to which patient information may have been compromised or misrepresented due to the alleged modifications. Further updates are expected as the legal proceedings develop.
Story summarized from the original created by Adam Kight, Gray News staff, Amanda Alvarado on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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