Sustainability awareness among European dry eye disease specialists.

StudyEuropean journal of ophthalmology· Jun 2026

Sustainability awareness among European dry eye disease specialists.

Francesc March de Ribot, Jose M Benitez-Del-Castillo, Gerd Geerling … Christophe Baudouin

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Most dry eye specialists say single-use vials create more waste than multidose bottles.

Sustainability awareness among European dry eye disease specialists.

Francesc March de Ribot … Christophe Baudouin

European journal of ophthalmology · Jun 2026 · Q2 in Ophthalmology

Background

Ophthalmology plays a significant role, particularly in managing dry eye disease (dry eye disease), which is a leading cause of eye care visits.

Purpose

This study aims to gather insights from dry eye disease experts on their opinions toward sustainability in ophthalmic care.

Methods

An online survey was distributed to attendees of the European Dry Eye Society conference, running from June to September 2024.

n = 372 respondents

79.7%

Results

79.7%

specialists agree single-use vials waste more than multidose bottles

n = 372 respondents

More results

Of the 372 respondents, 83.7% expressed concerns about global warming, and 78.5% believed that ophthalmic care produces excessive waste.

Additionally, 89.2% supported recycling methods.

Ophthalmologists also recognized the rising impact of digital eye strain and saw potential in using apps to manage dry eye disease more sustainably.

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Conclusion · 1 of 3

The survey highlights a strong consensus among dry eye disease experts about the need for more sustainable practices in ophthalmology.

Conclusion · 2 of 3

Key findings include concerns about waste, especially from single-use vials, and the potential for digital solutions to improve sustainability in dry eye disease management.

Conclusion · 3 of 3

The results suggest an opportunity to integrate environmentally friendly actions into ophthalmic care.

Sustainability awareness among European dry eye disease specialists.

Sustainability awareness among European dry eye disease specialists.

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