Achieving net zero in dry eye management

New research published in Eye journal has highlighted ways to reduce emissions and pollution in the management of dry eye disease for improved environmental sustainability.

‘To achieve net-zero in the NHS dry eye disease care pathway, all parties involved must contribute. It is essential to act now, minimise the environmental damage and protect the wellbeing of current and future generations, the report stated.

Measures suggested in the report, Achieving net-zero in the dry eye disease care pathway, included replacing single dose plastic vials with multidose preservative-free eye drops and introducing biodegradable plastics for single dose dispensers.

It highlighted the success of several UK and US initiatives enabling citizens to recycle primary contact lens and eye drop packaging, and suggested introducing more cardboard packaging with eco-friendly coatings, which is easier to recycle.