The Leading-Edge of Sustainability in Ophthalmology

Disposable Steel Blades

• Create significant and unnecessary surgical waste

• According to the Sustainability Index for Disposables in Cataract Surgery (SIDICS) from ESCRS (1)

 

A single surgeon doing 500 cataract surgeries per year,

creates nearly 300 kilos of carbon equivalent from their

disposable blades alone.

 

• May be a substantial cost to a surgical facility

• May have inconsistent quality

Diamond Knives

• Significantly reduce surgical waste and carbon emissions

• Can represent substantial cost savings to a surgical facility

• Consistent sharpness and quality

 

Leading-Edge Diamond Subscription Program

Use only what you need with a flat fee per blade, per month

Includes repairs or resharpening*

Example:

 

*Subject to terms and conditions of full agreement and repair program option. US customers only. Exclusions may apply. Inquire for more details. Requires executed agreement signed by both parties.