Ophthalmology Going Greener: A Narrative Review
Abstrak
The combined effects of fossil fuel combustion, mass agricultural production and deforestation, industrialisation and the evolution of modern transport systems have resulted in high levels of carbon emissions and accumulation of greenhouse gases, causing profound climate change and ozone layer depletion. The consequential depletion of Earth’s natural ecosystems and biodiversity is not only a devastating loss but a threat to human health. Sustainability—the ability to continue activities indefinitely—underpins the principal solutions to these problems. Globally, the healthcare sector is a major contributor to carbon emissions, with waste production and transport systems being amongst the highest contributing factors. The aim of this review is to explore modalities by which the healthcare sector, particularly ophthalmology, can reduce carbon emissions, related costs and overall environmental impact, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (4)
Yee Ling Wong
M. Noor
Katherine L. James
T. Aslam
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2021
- Bahasa
- en
- Total Sitasi
- 29×
- Sumber Database
- Semantic Scholar
- DOI
- 10.1007/s40123-021-00404-8
- Akses
- Open Access ✓