The Challenge of No Extra Compensation for Astigmatism-Correcting Lenses in Japan’s Cataract Surgeries
I’m an ophthalmologist, performing around 800 cataract surgeries annually. A puzzling aspect in my practice is that the reimbursement for surgery remains unchanged whether I use standard or astigmatism-correcting toric intraocular lenses, despite the latter’s higher cost. This situation seems to rely solely on the doctor’s ethical choices. Surgeons who prioritize profit over their patients’ […]