title: Liability and extended wear contact lenses.
abstract: The fitting and dispensing of extended wear contact lenses places special clinical and legal demands upon optometrists. These patients must be monitored on a regular basis to minimize the risk of complications. To promote better understanding and compliance, the use of printed agreements is recommended. Failure to observe these factors--and to document patient care--may lead to professional liability claims based on allegations of negligence or product liability.
authors.affiliation: School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley 94720.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Classé
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D003262:Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / Q000009:adverse effects; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009907:Optometry; D010349:Patient Compliance