Lights, camera, surgery: VIP syndrome and the challenge of treating celebrities
- Advances in Ophthalmology & Visual System
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Suresh K Pandey, Vidushi Sharma
Abstract
VIP Syndrome, a term coined to describe the phenomenon where high-profile patients receive
preferential treatment that deviates from standard medical protocols, poses significant
challenges in healthcare. In ophthalmology, where precision is critical, VIP Syndrome
can result in compromised outcomes. This editorial explores how VIP Syndrome impacts
medical field, with real-world examples involving prominent figures such as Shahrukh
Khan, and Michael Jackson. Additionally, it examines the broader implications for non-VIP
patients and discusses clinical and institutional strategies to mitigate VIP Syndrome. Ethical
considerations and guidelines for preventing this phenomenon, including the Cleveland
Journal of Medicine’s nine principles, are also reviewed.
Keywords
VIP syndrome, LASIK refractive surgery
