Cataract surgery is not neutral for the vitreous.
Publication|Articles|August 12, 2026
- Ophthalmology Times: July/August 2026
- Volume 51
- Issue 4
Single-use instruments: Beyond the backup role
Fact checked by: Sheryl Stevenson
Waste, cost, and carbon are converging to reshape how cataract centers choose instruments.
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In the modern ophthalmic surgical center, clinical efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability often represent intertwined but diverging goals. Cataract surgery, the most commonly performed ophthalmic procedure globally, lies at the heart of these issues. Amid growing concerns related to clinical waste and carbon emissions, the question of whether to use reusable instruments (RUIs) or single-use instruments (SUIs) is more pertinent than ever.
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