Disinfection & Sterilization
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As we all look to return to some level of normalcy, it's critical you understand the proper procedures to disinfect ophthalmic devices; it's vital you do so on a regular basis. To help ensure you're using the proper disinfecting procedures, we’ve created a quick “How-To Guide”. Continue reading to le
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May 14, 2018Unfortunately, many of the most common eye diseases have no early warning signs, are painless, and results in no vision change until the disease has significantly advanced. However, optometrists, ophthalmologists, and vision practitioners are on the front line of defense to protect patients against the
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April 06, 2017Eyecare professionals have an unwavering commitment to protect patients as well as staff members from infections while in the office. In order to accomplish this hefty feat, all instruments that contact the patient's ocular surfaces must be disinfected, including the tonometer prism disinfection. Failing
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November 29, 2016
Since the introduction of Dr. Goldmann's applanation tonometer (GAT) in 1950 there has been concern about cross contamination of patients due to improper tonometer prism disinfection. A recent study by Micro Scientific Industries
