Reusable phaco cassettes could save time, money

Key takeaways:

Surgeons could save 7 minutes over the course of 10 surgeries with a reusable cassette.

Switching to reusable cassettes could have direct and indirect cost savings.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Switching to reusable phaco cassettes reduces waste and saves money, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting.

Elie Motulsky , MD, PhD , FEBO , of the ophthalmology department at Erasme Hospital, Brussels, said sustainability is an important topic in ophthalmology, but a lot of the focus has been on carbon footprint. To fully understand the environmental impact of eye care , more research is needed, he said.

Data were derived from Motulsky E. Role of reusable cassettes in sustainable cataract care? Presented at: Europe