ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum
Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief for JVRD as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors who share clinical pearls and explore their significance for advancing patient care.
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ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum
So Many Injections, So Much Waste: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Intravitreal Injections
On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Geoff G. Emerson of Retina Consultants of Minnesota discusses ‘So Many Injections, So Much Waste: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Intravitreal Injections,’ published in the March/April 2025 issue of JVRD.
Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Emerson discuss the significant environmental impact of intravitreal (IVT) injections, highlighting the waste generated from packaging, single-use materials, and patient travel. Actionable strategies are examined, such as adopting reusable materials, electronic instructions, and multidose packaging, to reduce the carbon footprint while maintaining high standards of patient care.
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Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief for JVRD, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors who share clinical pearls and explore their significance for advancing patient care.