The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published a new guide to help practice staff and manufacturers minimise their environmental impact, year-round.  

Issue 83 of Contact Lens Update focuses on contact lens-related sustainability initiatives, wearer attitudes and practical patient education.  

There is growing attention to sustainable practices in eyecare, driven by patient demand, practitioner awareness, manufacturer innovation and evolving retail standards, said Professor Lyndon Jones, who next month is stepping down as CORE director after 14 years in the role. “The latest issue highlights several of the most important opportunities for practices to engage with contact lens patients about environmental effects, proper disposal and recycling and available programmes to minimise impact of wear.”  

The issue follows CORE’s recent introduction of a first-of-its-kind eyecare sustainability website, SustainableEyecare.com, offering free resources to eyecare practitioners, educators, manufacturers, students and consumers.