5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Ophthalmologists must consider their carbon footprint in the operating room to combat climate change's health threats.

• 2

  Surgical waste in glaucoma procedures can be reduced by reevaluating instrument necessity and modifying techniques.

• 3

  Pharmaceutical waste can be minimized by using multidose containers and allowing patients to take home partially used medications.

• 4

  Remote monitoring technologies and bilateral procedures can reduce unnecessary patient visits and lower environmental impact.

• 5

  Advocacy for reusable devices and electronic instructions can lead to systemic changes for sustainability in ophthalmology.