眼科醫生如何實現眼科護理的碳中和：已存在的可持續策略以及眼科醫生可以採取的步驟的評論

Ophthalmology Volume 130, Number 7, July 2023

中文摘要

該文章討論了使眼科護理更可持續的可能干預措施，重點關注白內障手術。作者們進行了文獻回顧，以找出安全、具有成本效益且環境友好的干預措施。他們將這些干預措施整理成一個決策樹，供個別外科醫生使用。這些干預措施涵蓋了白內障手術的各個方面，包括減少廢棄物、回收利用、重新教育工作人員有關分類協議的知識、優化藥品小瓶的大小、消除不必要的抗生素使用以及使用多劑量眼藥水。該文章還強調了在應對氣候變化的醫療領域中，倡導和教育的重要性。作者為眼科臨床醫生提供了使眼科護理更可持續的行動指南。總體而言，該文章強調了眼科醫生參與安全有效的方法，以減少眼科護理對環境的影響。

English Abstract

Title :

How Ophthalmologists Can Decarbonize Eye Care
A Review of Existing Sustainability Strategies and Steps Ophthalmologists Can Take

The article discusses potential interventions to make eye care more sustainable, focusing on cataract surgeries. The authors conducted a literature review to identify interventions that are safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. They organized these interventions into a decision tree for individual surgeons to use. The interventions cover various aspects of cataract surgeries, including waste reduction, recycling, reeducation of staff on sorting protocols, optimization of drug vial sizes, elimination of unnecessary antibiotics, and the use of multi-dose eye drops. The article also emphasizes the importance of advocacy and education in addressing climate change in healthcare. The authors provide guidance for ophthalmic clinicians on actions they can take to make eye care more sustainable. Overall, the article highlights the potential for ophthalmologists to engage in safe and effective approaches to reduce the environmental impact of eye care.