EyeCan Season 4, Episode 1 - Sustainability in Ophthalmology with guest Dr. Marie-Claude Robert

Welcome to Season 4!

On this episode of EyeCan, we are pleased to introduce our listeners to the topic of Sustainability in Ophthalmology, with guest Dr. Marie-Claude Robert, a cornea specialist in Montréal. 


Dr. Robert has a busy practice spanning the full scope of corneal diseases in children and adults. She trained at the University of Ottawa (undergraduate and MD), the Université de Montréal (residency, MSc) and Harvard University (fellowship). She is the director of clinical research at both CHUM and CHU Sainte-Justine. 


Dr. Robert tries to bring environmental concerns to the forefront when making decisions. She has been vegan for over 25 years, commutes on her bike or public transportation and tries to inspire others to do the same. She has presented to Quebec ophthalmologists on the environmental impact of cataract surgery and has initiated a green committee at the CHUM. She has three young children for whom she hopes will grow into engaged adults on a healthy planet. 

Show Notes and Related Resources

1. Marie-Claude Robert is a member of the COS Sustainability Working Group. The goals of the group are: (1) working to ensure a greener COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition; and (2) encouraging members to submit of vignettes discussing practical and easy to implement ideas on how to reduce waste in clinical practice. 
2. EyeSustain (https://eyesustain.org/member-societies) – The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is a member of EyeSustain, a global coalition of ophthalmic organizations, societies, and their members committed to promoting the sustainability of eye care. 
3. The Greening of Ophthalmology (https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/th...) (article), American Academy of Ophthalmology
4. Needless Waste and the Sustainability of Cataract Surgery (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0...) (article), American Academy of Ophthalmology
5. Dr. Robert is listening to the podcast How to Save a Planet. You can catch it here: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosa...

With your hosts, Dr. Mona Dagher and Dr. Hady Saheb.


Written and directed by Kim Tytler.


Produced by John Allaire of Allaire Strategic Works.

The EyeCan Podcast is made possible by support from Bayer.