Risk Management


Oculofacial Plastic Surgery

Welcome to OMIC’s Oculofacial Plastic Surgery risk management resource library, a comprehensive collection of loss prevention and patient safety resources for ophthalmic practices.

Our resources for Oculofacial Plastic Surgery include model consent forms, risk management articles, closed claim studies, and recommendation and procedure guides.

Articles (6)

Reducing the Risks of Ocular Trauma

Facials, Fillers, and Physicians: Keeping the “Medi” in Medi-Spa

Nips, Tucks and Lawsuits

CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing: Watch Out for Marketing Liability

Risk Management Issues in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

Reducing Your Risk of Hypodermic Perforations

Case Studies (18)

Traumatic Eye Injury and Patient Abandonment

Misdiagnosis of a Nevus by an Optometrist Insured with Another Carrier

Cosmetic Treatment by Technician Results in Fine and Suspended License for Medical Director

Conflicting Consent Forms Force a Settlement in Case of Hypopigmentation

Early Reporting and Investigation of Potential Claims Averts a Lawsuit

Outgoing Answering Machines Message Wins Case for Ophthalmologists

Orbit Compartment Syndrome Leads to Poor Outcome Following Blepharoplasty

Global Perforation and Vision Loss in High Myopic, Deaf Patient

Subsequent Treaters' Criticism Spurs Unhappy Patient to Sue

Negligent Lid Surgery on a Graves' Patient

False Advertising and Misrepresentation Hamper Defense in Laser Facial Surgery Case

Early Reporting of Claims Benefits All Insureds

Charges That Inadvertent Orbital Biopsy Caused Permanent Ptosis

Poor Results from Bilateral Upper Lid Blepharoplasty

Orbital Fracture Missed During Eye Exam

Motion for Summary Judgment

Patient’s Finances Alters Evaluation and Treatment of Penetrating Globe Injury

Impairment from Alcohol and Cocaine Impacts Defense of Delayed Diagnosis Claim

Consent Forms (29)

Botox Consent Form

Juvederm Consent Form

Chalazion: Incision and Drainage of Chalazion Consent Form

CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing Consent Form

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Consent Form

GentleMAX Laser Treatment Consent Form

Latisse™ Treatment Consent Form

Ptosis Surgery Consent Form

Punctal Plugs Consent Form (Courtesy of Bernard H. Chang, MD, a practicing ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN.)

Restylane Injection Consent Form

Tumescent Liposuction Surgery Consent Form

Anticoagulant consent form

Strabismus surgery

Anterior Orbiotomy Consent Form

Ectropion Consent Form

Entropion Consent Form

Evisceration/Enucleation Consent Form

Facial Bone Repair Consent Form

Lagophthalmos Surgery With Gold Weight Consent Form

Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration Consent Form

Orbital Decompression Surgery Consent Form

Orbital Fracture Repair Consent Form

Repair of defect after skin cancer removal consent form

Blepharoplasty Consent Form

Probing and Irrigation of Tear Duct (Nasolacrimal System) of Adult Patient

Lid Laceration Repair Consent Form and Addendum

How to Survive Malpractice Litigation: Lessons Learned

Texas Consent Requirements Effective 2020

Liposuction Consent

Coverage Issues (4)

Message from the Chairman addresses coverage for cosmetic procedures and a spa setting

Lipo-Dissolve No Longer Covered

Message from the Chairman addresses elimination of surcharge for facelift, rhinoplasty, and full body liposuction

Surcharge Eliminated for Cosmetic Procedures

Patient Issues (0)
Practice Issues (5)

CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing: Watch Out for Marketing Liability

Cosmetic Treatment by Technician Results in Fine and Suspended License for Medical Director

Coverage for Medical Spa Liabilities

Botox and Filler Recommendations

Impairment from Alcohol and Cocaine Impacts Defense of Delayed Diagnosis Claim

Recommendations (4)

Hemorrhage Associated with Ophthalmic Procedures

AAO prescribing recommendations for Latisse

Botox and Filler Recommendations

Advertising Medical Services



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