New Sustainability in Ophthalmology Education Resource launched on ICO Members Portal
A dedicated symposium on 'Sustainability in Ophthalmology' at the ICO Annual Conference in May 2024 welcomed a panel of experts to share their knowledge on the ways to minimise the carbon footprint of the specialty and plan for the future from both an environmental and sustainable practice perspective.
The session was chaired by ICO President Mr John Doris, who is committed to placing a spotlight and a ‘call to action’ on this important issue which will resonate with ICO members and initiate positive change.
Healthcare is a notable contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for an estimated 5% of total emissions globally. The ophthalmic field, like many others in healthcare, has a significant environmental footprint. Cataract surgery is the highest volume surgery performed in Ireland. From the disposal of single-use instruments to the energy consumption of diagnostic equipment, the impact is significant.
To promote greater awareness of sustainability resources and the actions we can take individually and as a collective, a new Sustainability Education page has been added to the ICO members portal.
We encourage members to visit the new page on the portal which includes recordings and slide presentations from the ICO Annual Conference symposium on the topic and many more additional resources that have been shared with us by members.
The new portal page is a live resource that we are looking to continually build on through our network of members. Sharing your knowledge with your colleagues will be central to its success and ongoing relevance
26th June 2024