Abstract
In a survey of ESCRS member cataract surgeons, 92% felt that operating room waste is excessive and should be reduced; 99% were concerned about global warming and climate change. Most respondents cited restrictions on reuse by manufacturers and regulatory bodies as major drivers of this waste. There was a strong desire to have more reusable options for instruments, devices, and supplies. In comparable percentages with an earlier survey of North American cataract surgeons using the identical questionnaire, there was a strong willingness to reuse many surgical supplies, as well as topical and intraocular medications. This was true even though ESCRS members were much more likely to practice in hospitals (68% vs 35%). The similarities of these results to the North American survey suggest that these attitudes toward sustainability are in fact global and universal. The strong concordance between the 2 surveys suggests that global collaboration is both possible and necessary.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 341-347 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2023 |