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Documenting informed consent for patients wearing disposable lenses
J G Classé1, C Snyder, W J Benjamin
1University of Alabama, Birmingham 35294.
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Disposable contact lenses offer benefits but still pose risks. Practitioners should use informed consent to manage legal and clinical challenges, ensuring patient understanding of hydrogel lens wear.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Disposable contact lenses are increasingly common.
- Frequent replacement may reduce complications but doesn't eliminate risks.
- Patient compliance and lens integrity are crucial factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight clinical and legal challenges posed by disposable contact lenses.
- To emphasize the importance of informed consent in managing risks.
- To ensure practitioner compliance with legal requirements.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical and legal considerations for disposable contact lenses.
- Discussion of potential complications arising from manufacturing, packaging, or patient non-compliance.
- Analysis of the role of informed consent agreements.
Main Results:
- Disposable contact lenses, despite frequent replacement, carry inherent risks.
- Patient non-compliance with wearing instructions remains a significant issue.
- Informed consent agreements are vital for risk communication and legal protection.
Conclusions:
- Practitioners must address the ongoing risks associated with disposable contact lenses.
- Informed consent is essential for communicating risks of hydrogel lens wear to patients.
- Informed consent agreements serve as documentation of legal compliance and risk disclosure.