Risk Management
Cataract
Welcome to OMIC’s Cataract risk management resource library, a comprehensive collection of loss prevention and patient safety resources for ophthalmic practices.
Our resources for Cataract include model consent forms, risk management articles, closed claim studies, and recommendation and procedure guides.
Articles (14)
Coumadin and Ocular Anesthesia
Are Patients Who Chose Premium IOLs a Malpractice Risk?
Wrong Eye, Wrong IOL, Wrong Patient
Endophthalmitis and Tass: Claims Results and Lessons
Risk Management Lessons from a Review of 168 Cataract Surgery Claims
Postcataract Inflammation - Uveitis or Endophthalmitis?
Iris Trauma During Intraocular Surgery May Trigger Lawsuit
Uveitis: Proceed with Caution and Proper Documentation
Phacoemulsification: Use Careful Patient Selection
Dislocated Lens Fragments Should Be Referred to a Specialist
Debunking the Exploding Cataract: Why You Shouldn't Sell Surgery
Endophthalmitis/TASS Recommendations and AAO/ASCRS Reports
Case Studies (17)
Defense Verdict in Alleged Negligent Placement of Crystalens
Retained Mitomycin-C Sponge During Combined Trabeculectomy and Cataract Surgery
Case Work-Up Results in Denial of Patient’s Cataract Claim
Risks and Benefits of Writing Off a Patient’s Bill
Inadequate Hand-offs Between Physicians Delays Treatment of Endophthalmitis
Codefendant Nurse Anesthetist’s Insurance Carrier Builds a Case Against OMIC Insureds
Negligent Telephone Care of Postoperative Patient
Disclosures of Risks, Complications, and Adverse Outcomes
Wrong Power IOL Inserted During Cataract Surgery
Delayed Diagnosis of Endophthalmitis Following Cataract Surgery
Reviewing Preoperative Test Results
Alleged Negligent Placement of Crystalens
Codefendant Ophthalmologist Testifies Against OMIC Insured at Trial
Co-Defendant CRNA Denies Responsibility for Failed Resuscitation
Monovision misunderstanding leads to health department complaint
Consent Forms (13)
Cataract Consent Form - FL Specific
Cataract -Immediate Sequential Bilateral Surgery Addendum
Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery
Cataract Consent Forms in Plain Language
Coverage Issues (0)
Patient Issues (0)
Practice Issues (12)
Coumadin and Ocular Anesthesia
Are Patients Who Chose Premium IOLs a Malpractice Risk?
Delayed Diagnosis of Endophthalmitis Following Cataract Surgery
Endophthalmitis/TASS Investigation Protocol
Clarification of Roles During the Informed Consent Process
Debunking the Exploding Cataract: Why You Shouldn't Sell Surgery
Coverage for Use of Premium IOLs
Identify and Manage Preoperative Causes of Wrong IOL Placement
Recommendations (8)
Endophthalmitis malpractice claims
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome
Acute Postoperative Endophthalmitis
Cataract Surgery Recommendations
Comanagement of surgical patients
Risk Management Guidelines for Light Adjustable Lenses (LAL)
