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Lens Opacity May Not Warrant Cataract Excision

Published on Wed Jul 25, 2018

Question: We had a patient present because her son told her that her eyes are “cloudy.” Although the physician noted lens opacity, he did not deem her condition payable for cataract excision. The patient was displeased with this news and argued that her condition should be treatable. What can we say? Utah Subscriber Answer: You should show the patient the [...]
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