WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Using neutral language with patients and thorough documentation can help mitigate your practice’s legal risks when utilizing premium IOLs, according to a presenter.
“Don’t be afraid of the technology. We need to recommend what’s best for the patient,” Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD, said during a presentation at Hawaiian Eye 2026. “Premium IOL risk is rarely about the lens — it’s about process, communication and documentation. Those are all within our control.”
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