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Innovative approaches may reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact of surgery
In the cover story on the high carbon footprint of cataract surgery as performed in the developed world, we are made aware of a growing problem for the planet. It appears to be a combination of waste from packaging of things such as IOLs and disposable gowns and single use of pharmaceuticals but also transport to and from the hospital for patients and staff and the items used in cataract surgery. A number of studies are cited to demonstrate how the carbon footprint figures are arrived at and how in (Read more...)