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ArticleOman journal of ophthalmology

Reducing carbon footprint in cataract services: A cross-sectional study of sustainable eye hospital models advancing circular economy principles.

Dhananjay Ankush Bhosale, Aditi Pai, M Atul Kamath, Kaushik Murali, K Jagadeesh Kumar Reddy

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Dhananjay Ankush BhosaleAssistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Sindhdurg, Maharashtra, India.
Aditi PaiSenior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, A J Institute of Medical Sciences And Research Center, Kuntikana, Karnataka, India.
M Atul KamathAssistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Kaushik MuraliPresident Medical Administration, Quality and Education, Sankara Eye Hospital, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
K Jagadeesh Kumar ReddyDirector, Cornea And Refractive Services, Sankara Eye Hospital, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

introductionGlobal warming is one of the biggest threats of the 21 MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective observational study analyzed data of 5 years from 2019 to 2023 at our institute. Carbon footprint was quantified using the greenhouse gas (GHG) Protocol (scopes 1-3), with outcome variables including total emissions (kg CO

resultsEach case of small incision cataract surgery (SICS) from the surgical procedure till discharge generated a waste of 310 g on average, resulting in a total of 3.20 kg CO

conclusionEye hospitals should prioritize routine carbon audits using GHG Protocol scopes, Miyawaki-type of gardening in limited areas, and solar integration to achieve net-zero emissions without compromising outcomes. Adopting these scalable practices positions providers as leaders in planetary health.

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Circular economyenvironmental sustainabilityeye hospitalglobal warmingophthalmology

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PMID41930011
PMCPMC13043116

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