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The Ophthalmologist / Issues / 2025 / August / The Earth: Still Worth Fighting For / Notecards
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The Earth: Still Worth Fighting For

What actions can ophthalmology take to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions?

By Zeynep Akgun, Melis Palamar 8/18/2025 2 min read

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1. Healthcare sector contributes 4-5% of global CO2 emissions.

2. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date resources are depleted, occurring earlier each year.

3. EyeSustain promotes sustainability in ophthalmology.

4. Aravind Eye Care System reduces surgical emissions significantly.

5. Mahatma Eye Hospital streamlined operations to cut electricity use.

6. Global collaborations are increasing for sustainable healthcare practices.

About the Author(s)

Zeynep Akgun

Zeynep Akgun currently works at the Van Research and Training Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Van, Turkey.

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Melis Palamar

Melis Palamar is head of the Ege University Ophthalmology Department at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.

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