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'Do You Want the Toyota or the Lexus?': What We Heard This Week
Christina Prescott, MD, PhD, of NYU Langone Health discussed how her aunt was sold a costly multifocal lens for cataract surgery, later discovering it was unnecessary. The anecdote highlights a perceived push for premium medical options over standard care.
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