Sustainable Repurposing in Eye Care Practice

Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

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Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, discusses opportunities that eye care physicians and patients have for repurposing or reducing medication waste. He reviews numerous eye care treatments that can be used for other purposes and he explains how optometrists can collaborate with patients on making sure all of a topical drop is used before disposing of the medication bottle.

Posted: 8/22/2024

Keywords:

reducing medication waste

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waste management

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Demodex

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Demodex blepharitis

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drop repurposing

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Description: Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, discusses opportunities that eye care physicians and patients have for repurposing or reducing medication waste. He reviews numerous eye care treatments that can be used for other purposes and he explains how optometrists can collaborate with patients on making sure all of a topical drop is used before disposing of the medication bottle.

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Sustainable Repurposing in Eye Care Practice

Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

Posted: 8/22/2024

Keywords:

reducing medication waste

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waste management

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Demodex

•

Demodex blepharitis

•

drop repurposing

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