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Greener intravitreal injections: a narrative review
Ariel Yuhan Ong1,2, Johannes Birtel1,2,3, Peter Charbel Issa4,5,6
1Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.
Eye (London, England)
|June 24, 2024
Summary
Intravitreal injections (IVI) are common eye treatments with a significant environmental impact. This study proposes sustainable strategies for IVI procedures to reduce healthcare-related carbon emissions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Healthcare services contribute significantly to climate change.
- Ophthalmology, due to high appointment and procedure volumes, plays a notable role.
- Intravitreal injections (IVI) are frequently performed for various retinal conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the environmental impact and sustainability of intravitreal injections.
- To propose strategies for reducing carbon emissions associated with IVIs.
- To discuss the safety and patient experience of sustainable IVI approaches.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of carbon emission sources aligned with Greenhouse Gas Protocol scopes.
- Identification of targeted areas: building energy, water consumption, travel, manufacturing, procurement, and waste disposal.
- Proposal of a sustainable pathway for IVI procedures.
Main Results:
- Identified key areas for carbon emission reduction in IVI procedures.
- Proposed a framework for enhancing the sustainability of IVI.
- Acknowledged the need to consider safety and patient experience.
Conclusions:
- Sustainable practices are crucial for managing the environmental footprint of widespread ophthalmological procedures like IVIs.
- Implementing targeted strategies can mitigate the carbon emissions from IVIs.
- Further research should focus on the practical application and impact of these sustainable approaches.
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