An assessment of bacterial contamination of indirect ophthalmoscopes and condensing lenses used in clinical practice: A multi-center study.
James L SmithIoannis TzouganakisRamona AllenVicki J AdamsMike RhodesPublished in: Veterinary ophthalmology (2023)
Baseline contamination was high, representing a potential source of nosocomial infection in ophthalmic patients and handlers of diagnostic equipment. No center implemented a cleaning protocol prior to this study. Routine cleaning reduces bacterial contamination.