Less equipment
Disposable
I question every single disposable product and I prioritize reusable materials wherever patient safety allows.
Ophthalmology
Modern is sustainable
Reduce the environmental footprint of eye care, without ever compromising on its quality. Ophthalmic surgery can evolve from the office to the operating room, to weigh less heavily on the planet.
I believe that the ophthalmology of tomorrow will be sustainable. Operating better also means producing less waste and consuming fewer resources, without ever compromising the quality or safety of care.
This is an engagement that I carry out every day, and that I wish to share with my colleagues and with the institutions.
A footprint
A real ecological issue
Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in France. Performed nearly 900,000 times each year, it produces a large amount of waste, mainly in the operating room.
This is where the main part of reducing our impact takes place.
900 000
Cataract operations
Every year in France
Every year in France
Actions Concrete
Here is how I act on a daily basis to lighten the footprint of my practice.
Less equipment
Better sorting
waste
Waste is sorted right from the operating room and directed to the appropriate channels, in order to reduce the amount that goes to incineration.
A practice
more sober
I optimize energy, circuits, and equipment throughout the patient's care process.
A tribune
on the subject
This commitment is also reflected in scientific literature.
Environmental sustainability in ophthalmology
An editorial that questions the carbon footprint of ophthalmology and the waste associated with cataract surgery. The article opens up concrete paths for more economical practices, from training teams to reducing single-use equipment.
Let's exchange on the subject
Are you organizing a health event or leading a sustainable approach in ophthalmology?
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