Long-term safety and medical accidents associated with LASIK and other medical procedures
First written in FY2018. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
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- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Some have expressed the view that the long-term safety of these procedures, including whether they cause aftereffects, has not been established because their history is relatively short. If such concerns become widespread, it may become difficult for the Group to acquire and retain customers, which could affect the Group's financial condition and operating results.」
The disclosure reiterates concerns over the long-term safety of procedures such as LASIK and measures to prevent medical accidents through physician training and pre-procedure consultations. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Some have expressed the view that the long-term safety of these procedures, including whether they cause aftereffects, has not been established because their history is relatively short. If such concerns become widespread, it may become difficult for the Group to acquire and retain customers, which could affect the Group's financial condition and operating results.」
The disclosure identifies physician training and pre-procedure consultations as countermeasures, while citing growing concerns over long-term safety and medical accidents as risks.