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Green Practice News: May 2025

My Green Doctor

In my field of interest, ophthalmology, sources of unnecessary medical waste include single use eyedrops, oversized surgical drapes in the operating room, the unnecessary use of anesthetic gases during cataract surgeries, and single-use equipment. But there’s good news: every medical office can be part of the solution.

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

Self-surveillance solutions, disease guides, educational apps as well as telehealth platforms appeared naturally in dermatology in the past decade. 8) VisualDx Thousands of hospitals, clinics, and medical schools use VisualDx to aid diagnostic accuracy, enhance medical education, and improve patient outcomes.