Intraocular lens models: Ecological distribution footprint and usage trends at a large ophthalmology centre
Significant disparities exist in CO<sub>2</sub> emissions related to IOL distribution among different IOL models, highlighting the importance of minimising packaging to reduce environmental impact. Standard monofocal lenses remain the predominant choice among surgeons, with increasing adoption of monofocal "plus" lenses. Premium lenses are used sparingly. Optimising packaging could improve storage efficiency and logistics, potentially facilitating greater adoption of premium lenses, particularly toric lenses.
Authors
- Alice Grise-Dulac
- G. Nicolaos
- Benjamin Stern (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6659-9616)
- Damien Gatinel
Institutions
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
- American University of Paris (FR)
- Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
- Fondation de Rothschild (FR)
- Société Française d'Allergologie (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eye
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-025-03848-5
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.41