ArticleJournal of ophthalmic & vision research
Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of an Intravitreal Injection.
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17 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Travel-associated emissions of intravitreal injections.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2026Article
- Contribution of hospitals and clinical services to global warming: a scoping systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Therapy: Environmental Impact of Transitioning to Aflibercept 8 mg.Journal of ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Sustainability in medical retina: the environmental impact of using aflibercept 8 mg instead of aflibercept 2 mg in treatment-naïve patients with nAMD.Eye (London, England) · 2025Article
- Sustainability practices made easy.Eye (London, England) · 2025Review
- Sustaining Ophthalmic Practices for the Future: A High-Value Care Approach to Environmental Responsibility.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2025Review
- Sustainable practices in ophthalmology-steps towards environmental stewardship in healthcare.Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2025Review
- Advancing Sustainability in Ophthalmic Surgeries and Interventions: A Narrative Review of Environmental Impact and Best Practices.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- The Carbon Footprint of Hospital Services and Care Pathways: A State-of-the-Science Review.Environmental health perspectives · 2024Review
- The carbon footprint of French hospital ophthalmology consultations.Eye (London, England) · 2024Article
- Greener intravitreal injections: a narrative review.Eye (London, England) · 2024Review
- Intravitreal injections with a low consumption technique have a low infection rate.Eye (London, England) · 2024Article
- Reuse of shipping materials in the intravitreal bevacizumab supply chain: feasibility, cost, and environmental impact.International journal of retina and vitreous · 2023Article
- Impact of Remote Cardiac Monitoring on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Global Cardiovascular Carbon Footprint Project.JACC. Advances · 2023Article
- Addressing the environmental sustainability of eye health-care delivery: a scoping review.The Lancet. Planetary health · 2022Article
- The interplay of factors influencing the carbon footprint of hospital care-A causal mapping analysis of scientific reports.The journal of climate change and healthArticle
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Abstract
purposeTo estimate the carbon footprint of a single intravitreal injection in a hospital-based intravitreal service.
methodsGreenhouse gas emissions attributable to the delivery of an intravitreal injection were calculated using a hybrid lifecycle analysis technique. Data were collected regarding procurement of materials, patient travel, and building energy use.
resultsCarbon emissions associated with a single intravitreal injection, excluding the anti-VEGF agent, were 13.68 kg CO
conclusionWasteful practice in healthcare increases greenhouse gas production and drives climate change. The healthcare sector should be a leader in sustainable practice promotion and changes to high volume procedures have the largest impact on emissions. Long-acting agents offer the greatest future potential for meaningful reductions.
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